Weekly Roundup [2010-04-12]
Apr 12th
PayPal’s Important Information For Sellers In India
Apr 8th
If you’re a Seller from India and accept monies into your PayPal account, well, PayPal has got some news.
PayPal has sent out the following email to users based in India:
Weekend Linkfest [2010-04-03]
Apr 3rd
Hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend! Here are some of my favorite articles I’ve come across:
Could You Go Homeless For A Day? @ Budgets Are Sexy
Wealth Is An Illusion Of Happiness @ Financial Samurai
When You’re Tired Of Being Broke, You’ll Start Saving @ Enemy of Debt
Positive Attitude Creates Happy Life @ Random Thoughts of a Jersey Mom
The Secret to Falling In Love With Your Home All Over Again @ Frugal Dad
Seven Reasons to Care About the Tiny Things (And Seven Tiny Things to Care About) @ The Simple Dollar
Own Your Finances. Your Choice To Struggle, Not Save, Or Live Without A Plan @ BibleMoneyMatters
How To Identify The Right Reason Before Buying a House
Mar 28th
photo by: Kavanjin Croatia Apartments
Imposition of service tax (from the next fiscal year) on under-developed housing complexes, as proposed in the Budget 2010-11, will lead to increase in property prices, according to real estate companies. Having said that, I’ve particularly noticed, after the budget, articles in newspapers / magazines refer to a similar line that reads — THE TIME IS RIGHT, BUY IT NOW..!
It is quite understandable that in the current scenario where property prices have risen drastically as much as 25 ~ 30% one of the main reasons of buying a house in an under-construction project was better rates, but with these extra add ons like Service Tax and VAT proposed to be levied — will only increase the cost of the property even further. Also, buying your first house has an emotional connection as well hence it is essential to be absolutely clear about why you are buying a home before starting the process.
Before starting any aspect of the process, ensure that you first get together with your family members and seriously consider this basic question — Why are you contemplating a property purchase?
Typically, there could be 5 reasons for wanting to buy a house: Continue reading “How To Identify The Right Reason Before Buying a House” »
How to Sell Your Unwanted Website for Cash with SiteRedeemr
Mar 27th
Do you have a website or blog that is just lying around but you don’t get to update the site? If that is indeed the case, and you want to get rid of it in a direct manner, SiteRedeemr might be well worth a look. Basically, on the site you can fill in a form and a quote will be put your way.
This quote will vary according to factors like the site’s age, the topics it deals with and also the size of the website itself. If the quote meets your expectations, you can agree to carry out the transaction. The payment will be received in a PayPal account you have nominated beforehand. Note: At present they’ve mentioned on their site that they are offering up to $1000. Continue reading “How to Sell Your Unwanted Website for Cash with SiteRedeemr” »
Thursday Linkfest [2010-03-19]
Mar 19th
Some interesting posts I’ve come across today:
- The Best Financial Advice I’ve Ever Heard From A Comedian [Financial Samurai]
- 8 Effective Ways to Raise Frugal Kids [ManVsDebt]
- Passive Income – How to Supplement Your Retirement [CanadianFinanceBlog]
- 4 Lessons Children Can Learn From Location Independence [Nunomad]
- Think Before You Buy! 5 Basic Shopping Tips To Live By [TheSmarterWallet]
- Should I Increase Emergency Savings or Payoff Debt? [PersonalFinanceJourney]
Should You Be An Entrepreneur?
Mar 9th
Should you join the millions of people every year who take the plunge and start their first ventures? Daniel Isenberg, a former entrepreneur and management practice professor, examines the personal qualities and mind set that tend to be common amongst the successfully self-employed.
Daniel further states, which caught my eye, on the average, people who set up their own businesses don’t make more money, although a few do succeed in grabbing the brass ring. But the “psychic benefits” — the challenge, autonomy, recognition, excitement, and creativity — make it all worthwhile. Continue reading “Should You Be An Entrepreneur?” »
Term Insurance Your Best Life Cover Bet
Mar 7th
Imagine this scenario. You were leading a prudent financial life during 2004-07, having moderate expenses and small loan EMIs, while your stocks and equity MFs were giving rocking returns. But there was one chink in your armour — you had inadequate life cover. Then came the big plunge of 2008. If the worst were to have happened to you in December 2008, your family would surely had to make a fire-sale of your investments that you had painstakingly made. Continue reading “Term Insurance Your Best Life Cover Bet” »
