Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2006-07-08 | Word Count: 407 | Views: 224 Debt settlement is good alternative to bankruptcy for many consumers struggling with high credit card debt. In most cases, consumers will hire a professional debt settlement company to work with their creditors to pay off their debt at a reduced amount. Fees often range from 15-25 per cent of the amount saved.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Education Online Submitted: 2006-05-20 | Word Count: 580 | Views: 73 Distance Learning is a popular choice for many college students these days. After all, what could be more convenient than taking a college course from the comfort of your home (or dorm … or office …) computer?
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Real Estate Agents Submitted: 2006-05-20 | Word Count: 418 | Views: 149 Buying a home is one of the most stressful - and exciting - events most people will ever experience.
If you've never bought a home before, hiring a realtor to help you through the home buying process is practically a must!
Even if you've gone through the home buying process before (especially if you've gone through it before) you know that it is a good idea to hire a realtor to help you find your new home.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2006-05-20 | Word Count: 491 | Views: 98 If you're considering using debt settlement to help you pay off your credit cards, here are 5 tips to help you decide on a company to help you.
Keep in mind that hiring a debt settlement company is no different than hiring any business to perform a service for you - so make sure you find the one that fits your needs the best. Not all debt settlement companies are the same. Like with any industry, there are good ones, and there are the rest.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Home Based Business Submitted: 2006-05-09 | Word Count: 518 | Views: 45 Getting customers is the key to success in any business. There are many ways to promote your home based business - the only way to know which ones are best for your business is to test. Here are some tips for getting customers without spending a fortune!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Home Based Business Submitted: 2006-05-03 | Word Count: 564 | Views: 31 Is a home business right for you? Answer the following questions to find out!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Home Based Business Submitted: 2006-04-27 | Word Count: 370 | Views: 54 No matter what type of business you are running (or plan to build) you will likely have competition. Most people think competition is a bad thing - and if you try to take on your competition "head on" it probably is.
On the other hand, you can use your competition to learn how to service customers in a different way - a "unique" way - that can make you very successful!
How Can You Make Your Business Unique"
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Taxes Submitted: 2006-04-18 | Word Count: 475 | Views: 73 The last thing most people think about when starting a business is doing taxes. But proper planning will make doing your taxes much easier - and keep the IRS happy!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Business Submitted: 2006-04-13 | Word Count: 357 | Views: 85 When starting a business, it is important to consider the potential tax and legal issues. Most people choose a "sole proprietor" as their business type when starting out. Starting your business as a sole proprietor does not require any special paperwork from the IRS.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Retirement Planning Submitted: 2006-04-01 | Word Count: 358 | Views: 57 So, you want to save for retirement, but you're having enough trouble paying your bills every month?
Now what?
How can you possibly find enough money to save for the future when the present is difficult enough?
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2006-02-21 | Word Count: 467 | Views: 64 Struggling with debt and looking for a quicker way to get out of debt completely?
There are several different strategies for getting out of debt that can help you. One that is becoming increasingly popular is debt settlement (also called debt negotiation).
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Credit Reports Submitted: 2006-02-14 | Word Count: 471 | Views: 95 We've all seen the ads for "free credit reports" in our email and on various websites.
But are most free credit report offers real?
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2006-02-12 | Word Count: 602 | Views: 117 Are you thinking of buying a home that needs a little work?
For many people, this is a good way to get a bigger house, get a cheaper house, or make money by fixing up the house and re-selling it.
If you've never owned a house that needed lots of work, then you owe it to yourself to think about this decision carefully before signing any paperwork!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Reference And Education Submitted: 2006-02-12 | Word Count: 581 | Views: 130 Are you looking to teach an online course for the first time? Or have you already taught online but are looking for some tips to help you become more effective?
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2006-02-03 | Word Count: 768 | Views: 72 Getting into debt these days has become very easy. Credit card companies bombard us with offers in our mailbox, ads on TV, promotions in stores. If you can sign your name, it seems like you can get credit.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2005-12-11 | Word Count: 890 | Views: 141 Is credit card debt driving you crazy? Spent too much this holiday season?
Well, you're definitely not alone. Credit card debt is a way of life these days. Especially now, right after the holidays!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2005-11-20 | Word Count: 564 | Views: 76 If you're ready to start house hunting, it's a good idea to come up with a plan for finding your dream home.
The first step is to find a good realtor to help you through the house buying process. There are lots of little details, and having someone to help you remember all of them is a great idea.
Your realtor should be able to provide you with the most up-to-date house listings. But, your realtor should not be your only resource to find houses for sale.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Affiliate Revenue Submitted: 2005-11-17 | Word Count: 662 | Views: 123 So, you want to make money online, but you're having trouble getting visitors to your website? If so, you're not alone. Many people think that running an online busy is easy - just build a website, and in no time you'll be making money.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2005-11-14 | Word Count: 503 | Views: 110 Has credit card debt got you thinking about bankruptcy?
You're not the only one these days. Even with the new bankruptcy laws, credit card debt continues to climb. Unfortunately for most of us, our paychecks don't climb as quickly.
If you're on the verge of bankruptcy, you may have another alternative.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2005-11-01 | Word Count: 762 | Views: 82 When it comes to negotiating, I'm no expert. But when buying my house, I did not ask for everything I wanted, and to this day I still regret this decision! Again, there are no set guidelines for negotiating, but do what you feels right (and ask your realtor for help).
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2005-11-01 | Word Count: 685 | Views: 95 If you're in the process of house hunting, here's a tip that you should pay careful attention to:
Whether you are considering buying a brand new house, and older house in good shape, or a handyman special, get the house inspected before closing the sale.
An inspection will cost you a few hundred dollars, but the knowledge you will gain - and the money you can possibly save - are a wise investment!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Debt Relief Submitted: 2005-10-30 | Word Count: 329 | Views: 102 Has debt got you down?
If so, you're not alone. These days getting into debt is easy. Getting out is not. Buying lottery tickets and hoping to "win the big one" is not the answer.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Computer Products Submitted: 2005-10-30 | Word Count: 523 | Views: 196 Looking to buy a new computer?
Overwhelmed by all of the options available to you?
Stressed by the high cost of computers today?
For most people, buying a new computer does not have to be as stressful as buying a new car. Nor does it have to be as expensive. If you're like most people, and you have a limited budget for buying a computer, then you need to try to get as much computer for your money as possible.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Home Based Business Submitted: 2005-10-30 | Word Count: 689 | Views: 270 Have an idea about making money online but don't know where to start?
There are several ways to make money on the Internet - even if you don't have a product to sell. Keep in mind that running an online business takes time and effort, just like running any business. However, you can get started without any products, which is one less roadblock for most people wanting to start a business.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Personal Finance Submitted: 2005-10-30 | Word Count: 426 | Views: 116 Here you're going to learn several ways to save money every month by lowering your monthly bills.
There are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have - or don't have!
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Credit Repair Submitted: 2005-10-30 | Word Count: 864 | Views: 89 Most people think - mistakenly - that if you have credit problems, you have to wait 7 years for them to go away. Well, that's not always true.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Credit Repair Submitted: 2005-10-14 | Word Count: 868 | Views: 118 Most people think - mistakenly - that if you have credit problems, you have to wait 7 years for them to go away.
Well, that's not always true.
Expert Author: Kris Bickell | Category: Credit Score Submitted: 2005-10-14 | Word Count: 474 | Views: 98 If you have less than perfect credit, and you've ever tried getting a loan or credit card, then you know just how much poor credit can cost you.
So, the next step to getting yourself completely out of debt is learning how to clean up your credit file!