Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
You Can Rent Out Your Home for the Short Term
The travel bug has bitten you and you’re ready to head out for several months in a bid to see much of the world. Your plans have you traveling across five or six continents and you’re not about to rush your way from destination to destination.
How to Find Affordable Retail Space
You have been renting vendor space at a popular flea market for years. More than a year ago you upgraded to permanent space inside, where you have enjoyed increased foot traffic.
Is My Child Ready for Preschool?
Your child is three, perhaps four years old. She is sociable, inquisitive and is not afraid of trying new things. Clearly, this child is a candidate to attend preschool.
Retirement Planning: What is Involved
Saving money for retirement can take much effort especially if you have other responsibilities such as putting children through college, paying medical bills and handling your mortgage. Yet, even setting aside a little money can go far to provide for your old age, funds that can help maintain your lifestyle.
How to Celebrate the 4th of July
The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is one of several holidays throughout the years that Americans of every background, creed and ethnicity can celebrate.
How to Get a Bargain at Flea Markets
Flea markets are found across the country, allowing merchants to shop their wares and making it possible for consumers to find bargains. You’re likely to find good prices at most flea markets, but even those prices are subject to negotiation.
Human Resources: Employee Rights
As a small business operator, you may be so busy running your business that you forget that your employees have certain expectations and rights that go beyond their job description.
Little Known Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Banking Fees
If you haven’t checked your banking statements lately, you may be in for a surprise. Monthly checking account fees. An annual credit card fee. Regular savings account maintenance fees.
How to Shop For a Deal at a Pawn Shop
Pawn shops have a seedy reputation, one that isn’t entirely deserved. These shops have been used to fence stolen goods and they aren’t always regulated as strongly as traditional retail shops.
How to Tame the Money Monster
Debt is a reality for many Americans, a very present one at that. So many people are living from paycheck to paycheck, including those that are facing foreclosure or bankruptcy.
Loan Consolidation Tips and Tricks
If you have debt, including high interest rate credit cards, then you may be desiring to consolidate what you owe. Debt consolidation can involve multiple loans and save you money.
Bad Credit: No Problem Credit Cards
A credit score of under 550 has you in bad credit territory. Likely, you have a few dings on your record including a late payment, an overdrawn account or insufficient funds.
How to Get and Stay Organized
After living in one place for several years, you have accumulated more stuff than you ever thought was possible. That is a natural progression for homeowners — you buy new items, but you are not as quick to get rid of what you have already owned.
How to Win Employees to Change
Change. The very word “change” frightens some people, including employees who may wonder where they will fit in as progress is made.
4 Tips for Teaching Children About Money
Teaching your children right now on how to save money is important. It will help them learn the value of money and enable them to stay out of debt or at least manage it properly.
