A zero interest credit card is clearly an obvious opportunity to save money. Several credit card companies offer programs where you do not have to pay interest, or finance charges, on the line of credit. In nearly all of these situations, the zero interest credit cards have a limited time offer for zero percent. After that introductory period of time, the rate will likely adjust to your standard interest rate. During the time of no interest,...more
A no interest credit card seems like a good thing, and it can be, when used correctly. There are many examples of credit card companies providing this type of introductory 0 APR offer. These lines may be an ideal way to save money on finance changes and they may help you to lower the amount you are paying on other lines of credit. There are several things to know about no interest credit cards before you apply.How Long Do You Have? Credit card...more
Nobody likes tax time. This is particularly true for the small business owner who has to deal with business taxes in addition to personal taxes. However, there are things that you can do throughout the year to reduce the stress that is felt at tax time. One of those things is to use a business credit card for all purchases that are made throughout the year. This keeps expenses easily organized and reduces the time that you'll spend trying to sort your business expenses from your personal expenses.The Importance of Business Credit CardsEvery good business uses business credit cards. If you're a small business owner who doesn't yet have a business credit card, it's imperative that you get one. The business credit card makes it easier for you to make purchases and to keep those purchases organized. It also lends credibility to your business even if you're just a one-man operation. Consider going to lunch with a client and using cash to pay the bill. You look a lot more professional if you take out a business credit card to cover the cost.Using a Business Credit Card WiselyAssuming that you understand the importance of business credit cards and already have one, you should learn to...more
You have almost certainly received a credit card 0 apr offer in your mailbox or email inbox. Some people apply for every 0 apr credit card that comes their way. Others opt to avoid applying for these cards altogether. What both types of people will find is that there are good offers and bad offers when it comes to 0 apr credit cards. More...more
It's a little bit exciting to get credit card cash back money. After all, you already made those credit card purchases and forgot about them so it's not like you're really expecting to get anything else. The cash back credit card offers you a little bit of a reward in addition to your purchase so that you can have some spending money in your...more
To paraphrase an old saying, "When the going gets tough, retailers start slashing operational costs." Ironically, cost slashing usually exposes a retailer to even greater risks instead of fortifying it against economic uncertainties. All businesses have felt the impact of today's volatile economy. Retail has been hit especially hard, with sales in 2007 rising by only 2.4% - the smallest year-to-year increase since 2002. Despite such dour statistics, there are plenty of opportunities to gain share in today's market. Possible gains, however, require aggressive actions. Moreover, gains will be even more significant if your competitors concurrently pull back on their programs and staffing following the cost-cutting crowd. Hard times offer a tremendous opportunity to increase your market share!If hard times are indeed the time to play harder, then we need to remind ourselves how we can increase our sales.Three Easy Ways to Increase SalesIn good times and bad, retailers' sales are, of course, dependent on several basic conditions: store locations, merchandise offered, inventory, proximity of competition, and staffing to name just a few. Beyond these basics there exists three additional,...more
What's the greatest risk to your portfolio during bad markets? Surprise! It's probably your advisor.The other week, a friend of mine sent me an article from a financial advisor in the U.S. asking me for my opinion. In the article, the advisor stated...more
These days, many similar businesses are in competition with each other to win the crusade for the customer. With the construction of each new restaurant, supermarket and department store, people are offered more and more options on where they can go....more
Are you tired of being held hostage to your debt? Use these simple solutions to pay down your debt and eventually eliminate it forever.Cutting up your credit cardsAre you fed up with credit card companies? Are you having trouble paying off your...more
Don't get trapped by credit card debt forever. By making easy moves towards financial freedom, you can be debt-free in less than 2 years.Approaching credit card debt with a planHave you accumulated a ton of credit card debt over the years and simply...more
Did you know that you could be hurting yourself by consolidating your debt with the wrong company? Here's how you could be suffering.Unnecessary debt consolidation feesIf you're in the market for a good debt consolidation company, chances are you're...more
Understanding and taking the right approach to eliminating debt is the most important step you need to take. Learn that now and get started.Realizing that you have a debt problemFace it: You don't want to be saddled with debt anymore! But like some...more