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What you Should Know About Listing Your Home as a Vacation Rental

If you are like many property owners who travel a lot or have some extra space, you may be thinking about the possibility of listing your house or apartment on one of the many vacation rental websites that have popped up in the last few years. Without question, this is a great way to earn some extra income – many owners have found that this is so profitable that they have been able to purchase additional properties to add to their inventory. However, as industry experts like Brian Ferdinand will caution, it is important to understand the potential pitfalls so…

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Small Dollar Loans For Small Financial Hiccoughs

As you drive down the highway of life, you can’t expect every part of your trip to be over smooth, freshly paved asphalt. There will be potholes, flat tires, and empty gas tanks making the ride uncomfortable, stressful, and even dangerous. How you’ve prepared for these emergencies will determine how well you can recover from these surprise setbacks. While some of us have trunks equipped with all of the tools necessary to get back on the road, some of us find ourselves facing down these emergencies emptyhanded. In place of car jacks and jerry cans, our arsenal of financial tools…

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Investing in Health Care Companies: Our Top Picks

Looking to add some healthcare companies to your stock portfolio? In this post, we will recommend several companies that have long-term upside for investors that like to buy and hold. 1) CHA Medical Group A holding company that has a controlling interest in various hospitals, clinics and research labs around California and South Korea, those looking to invest in a privately-held healthcare company will be well-served to park their money with CHA Medical Group. Led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kwang Yul Cha, they began doing business in the United States of America with the acquisition of the Hollywood Presbyterian…

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Investing in Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds are a way for governments such as state, county and other governmental entities to borrow money from people. When a person buys a municipal bond, the government owes that person their money back with interest. The interest is paid on a regular basis, which may be monthly or semiannually, and when a specific time has passed, called the maturity date, the government must repay the original purchase price. The main uses of these bonds are to build schools, repair or build roads, upgrade or add new sewer systems, build hospitals and other projects that are for the public…

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