Archive | September, 2008

What Can You Do To Help Solve The Credit Crisis?

29. September 2008

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Much has been said about the $700 billion bailout. Our financial news is filled with complex terms like “credit default swaps” and “collateralized debt obligations.” Instead of overwhelming you with financial terminology and fear, this blog post is designed to help you figure out what you can do with your money to help solve the [...]

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How To Start A Business With No Money

23. September 2008

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I often receive emails from those of you who want to start businesses with no money. Often, you want to start a business from home to make a little extra cash. It would be nice if it turned into a million-dollar moneymaker, but it doesn’t have to. Your goal is to explore a passion of [...]

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September Goals Update: One Year Since I Sold My Business

9. September 2008

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On September 7, 2007, I signed the documents that would change my life forever. Pages and pages of documents signified that I would sell my business, Simpli Hosting, to Silicon Valley Web Hosting, and would no longer be involved in the web hosting industry. What follows is a quick look at my journey through the past [...]

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Real Estate: Erica Predicts Your News Headlines for 2009

2. September 2008

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In August 2006, I predicted U.S. real estate and economy news for 2007. I made some shocking predictions. Perhaps the most interesting prediction I made was comparing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Enron. I thought then, and still do believe, that this will make Enron look like chump change.

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