7 Rainmaking Ideas For Busy Lawyers The road to rainmaking success for any professional involves communicating your area of expertise to potential clients through writing and speaking. It is rare to find a successful rainmaker who has not made use of one or both of these two communication formats.Because of this, attorneys have a distinct advantage over other professionals. The very nature of practicing law already involves both writing...more
As a real estate investor, you have probably noticed there is a real estate investor group or club near where you live. In bigger cities, you may find several around you. Some clubs are free to join, others charge a membership fee.What's the use of these real estate investing clubs? Should you join these investment clubs? In this article, we explore the benefits of joining such an investment club.1)NetworkingMost real estate investors work alone,...more
With all the options out there, why is a 401k such a popular retirement plan option? This is a good question that really points out the many benefits of these accounts. They're easy to set up and maintain, they have tax benefits, and perhaps most importantly is the contribution match from your employer. A 401k is set up through your employer. They hire a company that will handle the account and things are mostly taken care of for you. Your employer sets up a couple of different plans for you to choose from that will invest your money in bonds, stocks, money market accounts, and other investment opportunities. The plans will usually vary from the amount of risk you're looking to take--some will offer lower risk and lower returns, while others will have more risk but higher returns. Over the years you have the option of reviewing your choices and making adjustments as you deem necessary. The contributions to the account are taken from your income before taxes are taken out. You decide how much of your income you would like to invest. This happens automatically and doesn't require anything from you. Because your contributions are taken out of your income before taxes are taken out...more
When you are planning for your retirement, a 401K plan is a good place to start. This a very special account that you fund with pre-tax earnings and is deducted from your paycheck each pay period. These funds are then invested in a variety of bonds, mutual funds, and stocks, and no taxes are charged upon it until the funds are withdrawn from the...more
Despite the fact that everyone knows drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs is an offense, many people keep on doing it today. This causes DUI cases to be on the rise, with courts, lawyers and the police becoming overwhelmed by the lack of responsibility shown by society. We know the act is wrong, yet some of us continue to repeat...more
Did you know that more than half of all fatal bicycle accidents occur after six in the evening? Or that car and other heavy vehicles may easily miss a simple bike on the road when it is dark or foggy? Yes, unfortunately this is the bitter truth. However, this may be avoided in most cases simply by using bicycle headlight and taillights.Even if the streets you ride on at night are well lit, you need lights so that others can see you. Additionally, with lights you're more likely to avoid a potential mishap, whether with a pedestrian, another cyclist or a car.However, simply buying a cheap light and installing on your bike may not suffice; you need to know your exact application and use, while purchasing these. The kind of bicycle tail light or headlight you buy depends on what kind of riding you do at night, and, of course, your budget. Listed below are a few of the lights that may help you in seeing better and avoid mishaps, while being affordable.Blinking lightsThese lights are excellent when it comes to going on the main road. It offers excellent visibility to other roadway users, and the batteries last forever. However, they may not provide good visibility for you as a rider; it...more
In order to be successful in real estate investing, you must be able to finance your deals. When you know which financing options you have available, you are able to structure your deals accordingly.in this article, we explore the options available...more
True that stock market investment and options trading is not a child's play, but it is not 'rocket science' either. Traders, investors and marketers from all around the world are busy in building wealth and capital, taking advantage of market...more
When someone mentions penny stocks, the very term implies cheapness and low returns. Yet with a bit knowledge, research, commonsense and luck, penny stocks could be a profitable purchase for investors old and new. What exactly are penny stocks anyway...more
Buying and selling commercial real estate can yield large profits if done correctly. However, there are a number of important pitfalls to be avoided. In order to navigate through the world of commercial real estate, investors need 3 things;...more
The demand for rural land in the USA is rising as cities get more congested day by day. One such area that is high in demand today is the rural land in Tennessee. This article explains about the advantages of acquiring rural land in Tennessee. You...more
Silver is like three other precious metals (gold, palladium, and platinum) in terms of being regarded as an investment commodity. In fact, this precious metal has been regarded as a form of currency and a store of value for over four centuries. There...more