How to bet on horse racing and win! The first thing to understand is that in traditional horse racing betting, you are in direct competition with the 'bookie' - the person or company that lays the odds. They want your money, and you want theirs. Each bookie has an 'oddsmaker' - a person or system that creates their 'book'. In theory a book is structured so that the bookie can't lose - whoever wins the race, the odds are so structured as to...more
It's a little known fact that late fees account for an IMMENSE proportion of credit card companies' profits, as much as 30% in the case of some lenders! You may never have encountered a 'late fee' before, but if you use a credit card, you probably will! Forget to pay off the bill one month, or misplace a bill, and the next month you will see a new entry on your statement - the dreaded 'Late Fee'. Credit cars companies make money in a number of...more
Hey kids - EbaySteve here again! I just want to share with you guys'n'gals a few little tip-ettes and tricks that I personally have always found to be Steve-tasticly good for pulling in the greenbacks with the help of the mighty Ebay. Number one on EbaySteve's list - know your market!. Check Ebay for similar items BEFORE you start knocking up yours - a title search is the best way to do this - you want to find completed items sorted by price. These are the ones that actually sold - i.e. the seller got it right! EbaySteve would never even CONSIDER an auction without checking out the competition first! Oh yeah! This gets us to ebaySteve's next super tip - decide on your price now. As you kiddies will know, you can set a 'Buy it Now' price on your auctions - this is generally what you think an item is actually worth (at least to you - ebaySteve often wastes a happy Friday afternoon searching the 'Bay for "domain" auctions - some of these wutangs think a 90-letter domain in greek is worth millions! Hah! call the dumbo police!). Remember, ebaySteve says that your opening bid (the price you want to start the auction off at) should be MUCH lower, or everyone will think you are Pennywise...more
The right logo, with the right characteristics, will boost your visibility, credibility and memorablity which means more business for you! These characteristics include: Consistency in use of your logo, tagline, materials. Repetition of similar elements, used in the same or similar ways, helps people to remember who you are and what you do....more
Folks, controversy is rearing its ugly head here in central Georgia, and your friendly Juliette journalist is right on top of it!Don't y'all just love a juicy controversy? I sure do, and do I have one for y'all this week! We have a middle Georgia county locked in a fierce debate over whether or not to change its name!It gets even better. The county...more
Finance and investment decisions have to be made at some point, but most of us avoid this aspect of our personal lives until it reaches a crucial point. While there are many reasons for this, the main one is that it's hard to decide what you want to do with your money. There are so many considerations to factor in and so many problems that can arise if the wrong decisions are made that most of us would rather not make them. One of the first to decisions we need to make is where and how you want to save your money. You may, or may not, want to invest in the stock market. This is not always the safest place to put your money, because the market fluctuates greatly. Since you're not in control of that situation, you may end up experiencing a loss on your investment rather than making a gain. As a general rule, the higher the possibility of payout the greater the risk associated with the investment. Investments offering lower payouts, generally have a much lower risk involved. If you're planning to invest your money for the purpose of large financial gains, then higher risk investments are probably the better option. However, if it is only savings that you want to achieve then investing...more
What Is A Reverse Mortgage? A Reverse Mortgage FAQThese are common questions people have regarding reverse mortgages. See your mortgage broker or real estate attorney for more specific information.What is a Reverse Mortgage?A reverse mortgage uses...more
Conducting business today, whether online or offline, Is much more convenient than before using a simple and Inexpensive way by accepting credit cards by phone. This Method of accepting payments is turning the heads of Business owners and...more
You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment may occur more than once during the life of the modern day worker. In fact, career advisors report that we could expect to be made redundant up to three times during our working life.As common as...more
Picking the independent broker/dealer that's right for you isn't easy. Here's what you need to know to help you make an appropriate decision. For financial consultants, picking the right independent broker/dealer for affiliation is one of the most...more
The words Corporate Security may conjure up images of a group of techies working in a wire-filled basement room of Microsoft or HP, combating hackers and terrorists online using words like algorithm and encryption. If you own your own business, do...more
Regardless of the type of business you conduct, there is a significant risk of being sued in our litigious society. Lawsuits can range from claims of negligence to defective products to disputes with employees. Incorporating is a means of guarding...more