Joel Walsh

Real Estate: Mark Twain's Case for Investing in the Bay Area & Other

Mark Twain took a long-term and somewhat philosophical look not only at life but real estate. Looking through Mark Twain's eyes, there's a strong case for continuing to invest in tight real estate markets such as Bay Area real estate. Real estate... Read >

Is now a good time to sell your home?

If you own a home in a real estate boom market, you are probably richer now than you ever thought you could be–on paper. Even if your house is in a real estate market that's rising more modestly, you may still be feeling pretty flush–on paper. But i... Read >

Credit Counseling Services Checklist

There are credit counseling agencies that rescue people from the deepest financial holes. There are also credit counseling agencies that just shovel in more dirt. How do you tell them apart? by Joel Walsh Signs of a Reliable Credit Counseling Agency... Read >

The $10,000 Credit Card Challenge

Thinking about conquering your mountain of debt but too scared even to give your debt much thought? Read this real-world scenario of how one person erased $10,000 of credit card debt within a few years. by Joel Walsh Ever wonder how some people deep... Read >

Your Credit Card Payment Is Rising: Warning Tips

Did you know your minimum credit card payment is rising? A new government program working to get Americans out of credit card debt is pushing credit card issuers to raise minimum monthly payments. Will you be able to make the higher monthly payment?... Read >

Dry Skin Care Quiz

Most people who think they know all about dry skin, chapped skin, chafing, redness and other signs of skin dehydration really don't. Take this quiz to make sure you know who your skin's enemies are. The answers are located at the end of the quiz. ... Read >

Adware: How to Protect Your Business

Adware, software dedicated to displaying advertising, can really slow down any business that depends on its computers. Adware promoters use some cunning tricks to get you to install their software on your machine. Here's what to look out for. Adware i... Read >

Web Content: How Much Should I Pay?

How much should you pay for web content? It depends on what you can expect to get back on your investment. Find out how a web content writer can increase your site's revenue 20% or more. When web content gets discussed on webmaster bulletin... Read >

Payday Loans: How To Make Them Work For You

You need a small amount of financial help fast, but you heard payday loans can be expensive and dangerous. What do you do? Read on to find out how to get a good payday loan! Payday loans may be right for you if you need some money for a short time. ... Read >

auto Loans: Don't Dig a Money Pit in Your Garage

Choose the wrong auto loan and you might drastically increase the chances of defaulting and losing your car. Find out step-by-step how to avoid a money pit.Car loans are certainly less costly than home mortgages, student loans, or other kinds of loans.... Read >

Get an Auto Loan the Smart Way

Did you know that most people pay hundreds or thousands of dollars more on auto loans than they have to? Get an auto loan the smart way. Read on. Most people really get taken for a ride on their auto loan. Did you know that differences in the total... Read >

Bad Credit Car Loans Are Possible

Bad credit car loans may not be easy to get, but they are worth it. To find out the inside tips to getting an auto loan even with the worst credit, read on. Bad credit car loans carry a higher risk to the lender, so the borrower must pay a hi... Read >

Online PayDay Loans: How to Gain an Advantage over Lenders

Online payday loans make money available when you need it fast. But many websites offering these cash advances will try to trick or trap you into paying huge interest. Find out how to beat online payday loan lenders at their own game. When you need m... Read >

Dog Health Advice for 6 Common Emergencies

Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency? Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog ma... Read >

Google's

Summary: The web pages actually at the top of Google have only one thing clearly in common: good writing. The usual SEO sacred cows and bugbears, such as PageRank, frames, and JavaScript, are less important, if they even matter at all. I was recentl... Read >