Archive for April, 2008



100% Mortgage Financing - A Way To Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance

Published on April 30, 2008

Ideally, traditional mortgage lenders want new homebuyers to have a 20% down payment when purchasing a new home. Thus, if purchasing a $200,000 home, you should be prepared to have $40,000 as a down payment.
Unfortunately, many people do not have this kind of money lying around. For this matter, private mortgage insurance (PMI) was created […]


Prospecting - Time really is money

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I am not the world’s most organized salesman. In fact, I may be
the least well organized sales person you will ever know.
However, I do know one very important organizational fact
regarding success in sales. If you don’t set aside time for
Prospecting on a regular basis, that is daily or weekly, you
will pay a price.
I […]


Can Home Fitness Get Better Results Faster Than A Gym?

Published on April 29, 2008

Deciding on a home fitness regime is one that will take a bit of planning and dedication. In short…home fitness does get results just as fast but of course depends on effort and knowing what to do.
It would be most beneficial to first go to a gym or see a personal trainer and get proper […]


Create a Memorable Impression at Your Home

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How will you create a memorable first impression to your home?
Think outside, original, creative and something you don’t see
just about everywhere. Wouldn’t that have your eyes taking note?
Don’t get too outlandish though! You have to maintain that
delicate balance between being memorable and being tasteful. In
other words, think about your idea relative to acceptability
guidelines of any […]


Being In Business Without Driving Yourself and Those Around

Published on April 28, 2008

———=———=———=———=———=———=—– Being In Business Without Driving Yourself and Those Around You Nuts.
©2002, by Bal Simon, WealthCountry ———=———=———=———=———=———=—–
As you run your business, are you filled with anxiety and concern? Many with whom I have communicated struggle, not only with their business, but with balance in life. If that’s you, then you might find this article […]


Humor - Writing Jokes

Published on April 27, 2008

Joke writers are in such great demand. Anyone who thinks it’s easy to write a joke should try it some time. It’s not and professionals who can write good jokes for comedians are a rare breed. But certainly these joke writers didn’t come out of the womb with a built in funny […]


How To Foster An Environment For Successful Communications With Your Child

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As parents, we strive to address all of the questions asked by our children. If we don’t have the answer, or don’t like the question, we would never think of ignoring the child. We do not accept improper communication as acceptable behavior. Most parents, however, are quick to excuse or overlook the […]


Study Tips for Students Taking Tests

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You’re in the thick of the school year. It seems like there are so many things going on, like assignments, projects, and extracurricular activities. Now a test is coming up and you’ve got to do well on it. How should you study so you do better on that test?
First of all, when […]


My Dog Wouldn’t Do That!

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What’s the world comin’ to?
I know that’s not the typical opening to one of my columns, but this one is different because I’m having a real hard time writing it. I’m in pain. Real physical pain. There are two holes in the back left knee of my sweatpants, and I also have about a one […]


How to Choose the Right Fashion Design School

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An absence of a structured training brings undeveloped capabilities of appreciating, developing, and capitalizing on one’s innate talents and a unique sense of fashion and you’ll meet viable contacts while you’re in college