Welcome to the August 12, 2009 edition of 1031 exchange.

KCLau presents Why Robert T. Kiyosaki is a best-selling author? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Robert T. Kiyosaki is the best personal finance author I follow. I started reading his books back in 1999. Although some reviews you found written by readers on Amazon say that he keeps repeating most of the points, I still find them interesting every time. It works as a revision whenever he repeats.”

Chris McClelland presents The Top Five Worst Things to Do When in Debt posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Saving: Bad for the Economy? posted at Lucrative Investing.

Edan presents Park City Condo Rentals posted at Park City Condo Lodging, saying, “Find out all you need to know about renting condos in beautiful Park City Utah; site of the 2002 Winter Olympics games.”

Chris McClelland presents Stocks to Retire On posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Tighter Credit Permanent? posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Being lazy is costing you money! posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Life settlement scams could lead to another subprime fiasco. posted at Lucrative Investing.

apply4-credit presents You Can Use Credit Cards to Improve Your Credit Score posted at Apply4-Credit.

Kevin presents Money Business – Eliminate Debt, Gain Financial Independence, Enjoy Your Money posted at Money Business – Eliminate Debt, Gain Financial Independence, Enjoy Your Money.

Four Pillars presents Balance Transfer Credit Cards – What Are They And Why You Might Want To Get One posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “Some benefits and drawbacks of zero percent balance transfer credit cards.”

Chris McClelland presents In the long run, college will end up hurting your savings. posted at Lucrative Investing.

CreditCardAssist.com presents When Free Costs You Cash posted at Credit Card Assist.

Chris McClelland presents Your credit score may soon lead to targeted Google ads posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Credit card perks that you might be missing out on posted at Lucrative Investing.

Matthew Paulson presents Money Market Funds posted at American Consumer News.

Ben presents Market Capitalization: An Overview posted at Money Smart Life.

Deposit Accounts presents Maintain Your IRA With an Annual Checkup posted at Deposit Accounts.

investing strategies

ABC presents Stock Prices Do Not Represent Stock Value (or Company Value) posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “A lower priced stock isn’t “cheap”.”

Four Pillars presents Is Dave Ramsey A “Financial Expert” posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “A discussion of Dave Ramsey and his methods.”

Four Pillars presents Save Money With Zero Percent Balance Transfers posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “Zero percent balance credit cards can save you interest and money.”

ABC presents Safe withdrawal rate for retirement funds – 4% rule posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “How much can you withdraw from your portfolio in retirement? The 4% safe withdrawal rule explained.”

Gerald Connor presents Investing Wisely on Capitola Beach Homes; Capitola California posted at Capitola Beach Homes.

KCLau presents What is the best investment? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “The best investment comes in many forms. I was frequently asked this same question over and over again. Let’s see how some successful people answer the same question”

Four Pillars presents Dave Ramsey Debt Snowball Method Of Debt Repayment posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “An indepth look at the Dave Ramsey snowball debt method.”

ABC presents Should I Invest In Dividend Stocks (and what are they?) posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “An explanation of dividend stocks and why you might want to invest in them.”

Darwin presents Structured Notes: Products Deliver Guaranteed Returns in any Market posted at Darwin’s Finance, saying, “How the alternative investment class of Structured Notes can deliver guaranteed returns while limiting downside – if you understand the risks.”

Dan at Everydayfinance presents I Hedged my Gas Prices Today posted at Everyday Finance, saying, “A simple, yet effective way to hedge gas prices this summer while generating some immediate options income to boot!”

Four Pillars presents Benefits Of An Online High Interest Savings Account posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “Analyzing some of the benefits of getting a good rate for an online high interest savings account.”

Babak presents Golden Cross: Bullish Technical Formation posted at Trader’s Narrative, saying, “We’ve just seen a simple technical formation called a ‘Golden Cross’ which has bullish portents for the stock market.”

Zach Scheidt presents A Twist on Financial Woes – Risky China Bank Loans posted at ZachStocks, saying, “People’s Daily exposes risky China bank loans which may have been originated expecting the full backing of the Central Government. Stimulus measures funded by these loans may be in jeopardy as banks re-evaluate their capital at risk.”

ABC presents Some Index Funds and ETFs Are Not Diversified posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “Some ETFs and index funds are too specific and risky for a passive investor.”

ABC presents Different Types of Stock Market Indexes posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “How different types of stock market indexes work.”

Martin Russell presents “Conspiracy of the Rich”- A Review posted at Word of Mouth Marketing.

Four Pillars presents Keep Your Emergency Fund In A High Interest Savings Account posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “Some suggestions on the best places to store your emergency fund.”

ABC presents Risks of Fixed Income Investments (Bonds) posted at ABCs of Investing, saying, “Some factors which can cause bonds to go down in price.”

Ashley Cook presents Money Saving & Goal Setting posted at Saving Money Today, saying, “When it comes to saving money, it is important to have goals.”

Debt Wizard presents Savings and Timeframes posted at Money Help, saying, “When it comes to saving money, you need to keep in mind your timeframe.”

mortgage/financing

Debt Wizard presents The Best Credit Card Is A Check Card posted at Money Help, saying, “It is better to get used to using check cards than credit cards for your everyday spending.”

Brian McKay presents Home Mortgage Rates Mixed posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Home mortgage rates were mixed in the latest survey compared to the prior week’s mortgage interest rates.”

Four Pillars presents Make Home Affordable Refinance Program Changes Eligibility Requirements For Easier Refinancing posted at Quest For Four Pillars, saying, “Making Home Affordable refinance program eases requirements.”

Michael presents Protect Yourself from Useless Auto Warranties posted at Vital Motion, saying, “While you may sign up for a warranty, thinking it will save you money, it will only be a waste of money if it turns out to be a useless or fraudulent policy.”

Joshua presents Teaching Your Kids About Money posted at Family and Parenting, saying, “Helping your children learn about money will set the groundwork for future fiscal responsibility.”

BrandonLaughridge presents Credit Scores: How Important Are They? posted at Mortgage Loan Place Blog, saying, “Learn how to improve your credit score and why it matters.”

real estate market

Khan Ben presents Real Estate Job Opportunities posted at Higher Education and Career Blog, saying, “You can need savings and patience to be in real estate.”

lifestyles presents Principles of Basic Property Negotiation – Lifestyles Unlimited posted at Lifestyles Unlimited Real Estate Investing and Mentoring, saying, “A thorough guide to negotiating for single-family investment real estate.”

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