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Need a Loan? Tap Your 401(k), Without Penalty
Michael Amstein decided to strike out on his own last year, leaving behind his job as an executive at an ambulance company. The 43-year-old Denver native carefully weighed the pros and cons of various franchise options and eventually decided to open a Nestlé Toll House Café at a local mall. But when he applied for loans, Amstein couldn't come up with ... -
The Layman's Financial Crisis Glossary
The current financial crisis has thrown terminology from the business pages onto the front page of newspapers, with jargon now abounding everywhere from the water cooler to the back of a taxi. Here is a guide to many of the business terms currently cropping up regularly, as well as some of the more exotic words coined to describe some of ... -
The 411 on Loans for Nursing Students
Nursing is the most in-demand profession in America, and because of this, applications for nursing schools are at an all time high. Competition is fierce, so once you are accepted, paying for school should become your primary concern. These days, money is tight. NursingLink has done its research and found a series of loans that can help pay your nursing school ... -
Seven Steps to Get A Loan For Your Business
Loans are a time-tested way of raising capital for your business. We would love to tell you that it is as easy as going to the bank and asking for money, but as you probably know by now it is quite the opposite. We wrote the following steps to help you raise the right amount of capital to get your business ... -
Shred It Up: Which Financial Docs Can Go Now
Knowing how long to keep an important financial document is the key to maintaining your personal security as well as managing clutter. Some documents can be shredded after short periods of time, while others should be kept indefinitely. Here’s a handy guide to help you figure out what to keep and what to shred, beginning with the short-lived documents: Keep for ... -
The ABCs of Managing Money
Budgeting isn't always easy - but it doesn't have to be impossible. And it's worth it. You'll live with less worry now, and endure less headache later on. Luckily, the Geezeo blog has come up with some basic money management strategies that are as simple as ABC. Follow their guidelines to squash your debt, start saving, and stop wasting money. ... -
What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Bills
Lacking the cash to pay your bills is a bad situation, but avoiding the problem is worse. If money is scarce and bills are coming due, don’t panic. Gather your statements and a calculator, and go into planning mode. Tackle the crisis as a whole, rather than dealing with issues as they arise, which raises the risk of making poor financial ...





