http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com I am guessing that you are reading this review because you have come across one of the many ads promoting an e-book called "The Rich Jerk" and wanted to know what all the fuss is about. It has been noted by many people that this is one of the most popular... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/the-rich-jerk-ebook-dont-buy-until-you-read-this-review-45302.html 20th April 2006 Everyone knows that a budget is important for you to help you plan your finances. That way your expenses won't outstrip your income in that way you won't end up with a nasty surprise. But how do you budget properly? What is a good way to budget that wi... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/another-way-to-budget-34855.html 11th March 2006 Identity theft is a growing concern today. There are many ways that people can steal your identity and use your good name for their personal gain. Unfortunately, many of them get away without any repercussions. And they leave you to foot the bill!Here are... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/fighting-identity-theft-34853.html 11th March 2006 A big part of budgeting and financial management is making sure that you have enough money each month to pay your bills. Many people do not. In some ways it's nice to know that you're like everyone else, but not in this way! If you have made poor finan... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/ideas-to-help-you-manage-your-finances-34851.html 11th March 2006 There are many things that are a key part of your financial plan. Budgeting is important. So is investing. Estate and tax planning are vital. One area you need to include is insurance. Insurance answers the question, "what if the unthinkable happens?" Unf... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/financial-planning-and-insurance-34848.html 11th March 2006 We definitely don't live in a world that lets us save our money in order to something. Sure, it may have been that way in our parents' or grandparents' day, but not now. Our income has not kept up with rising prices and rising taxes. So we have to make... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-to-deal-with-rising-prices-and-diminishing-income-34846.html 11th March 2006 Make more money. If only it were that easy! If only you could snap your fingers and find that you have increased your income! It may not be that easy, but it is easier than you think to increase your income! Here are a few ideas to help you increase yo... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/four-ideas-to-make-more-money-34845.html 11th March 2006 There are many reasons why people get loans. Perhaps they want to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will never come their way again. Or perhaps they need to fix up the house to get it ready to sell. Or perhaps they need to make a financial decis... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/the-difference-between-secured-loans-and-unsecured-loans-33735.html 07th March 2006 Is your credit getting you down? Ever feel like there is not enough money in the month to pay your bills? You are not alone. Many people struggle to make ends meet, probably more than you realize. But good news is here. There are many strategies you have ... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/budgeting-basics-33729.html 07th March 2006 We're not on this planet for very long, so while we're here, we might as well enjoy it. So you should buy things. Sure, you're smart enough to not run out and buy whatever catches your eye, but you want to have nice things. You deserve them. Want to ow... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/fix-your-credit-report-to-get-a-loan-33723.html 07th March 2006 When it comes to getting a UK personal loan you have two choices. You can choose to get an unsecured loan or you can choose to get a secured loan. An unsecured loan is simply a loan you get based on your good name and your credit rating. Often the inte... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/your-two-choices-when-getting-a-loan-20624.html 20th December 2005 Who doesn't love a free gift? A person with great credit can many credit card offers in the post! This is because credit card providers use the concept of risk measurement to determine who should receive a credit card. And if your credit rating is good, y... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-credit-card-choices-affect-your-credit-rating-20623.html 20th December 2005 If you're interested in making money, and most people are, you may be surprised to learn that a loan can help you make money. It's called leverage. That's using the right balance to use a little force to generate a big motion. Investment gurus have bee... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-a-loan-can-help-you-make-more-money-20620.html 20th December 2005 Want a way to make more money? Who doesn't! We live in a world that barely pays us enough so finding more money in our life is great. It's like reaching under the sofa and discovering cash you didn't know you had! One way that you can get more money is... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/want-to-make-money-get-a-loan-20619.html 20th December 2005 So you want to buy nice things? Why not! Few people realize that our lives are like work: our enjoyment of life is like the income we earn and our purchases can be the investments we make in order to enjoy our life more. After all, why live a life of drud... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/invest-in-your-life-with-a-loan-20616.html 20th December 2005 A few years ago you bought your home. Over time you've taken good care of it. After all, it's where you live and you have to be happy with where you live. But times change and soon you think you may have to move on. For whatever reason, it might be time t... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/increasing-your-homes-value-with-a-loan-20615.html 20th December 2005 You're sitting at home after a long day at work. Suddenly the telephone rings and it's a friend calling to tell you about a great opportunity this weekend. A group of your friends are getting together for a holiday. A big holiday! They've got a deal on th... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/make-the-most-of-every-opportunity-with-a-loan-20614.html 20th December 2005 How do people make ends meet anymore? Inflation is on the rise, so the cost of living is going up. Wages seem to be frozen in time and the available money to put away for the future is quickly disappearing since expenses are on the rise. Since our inco... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/making-ends-meet-can-be-tough-20613.html 20th December 2005 Sometimes life has a funny way of getting the better of us. In spite of our best efforts, things happen and we suddenly find our credit has spun out of control. Perhaps we have a bad credit rating and we seem to have been sucked into a spiral of debt that... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/uk-bad-credit-loans-and-you-20612.html 20th December 2005 Your life's financial decisions need to be made wisely. Over time, you'll need to assemble a financial portfolio that provides you with income opportunities (such as investments), insurance for peace-of-mind, estate and tax planning contingencies, and ret... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/why-uk-personal-loans-should-be-part-of-your-portfolio-16991.html 24th November 2005 The choices you make in life need to be made wisely. Especially the financial ones! And if you're like most people, you'll be making constant choices as you put together a financial portfolio to provide you with an income and give you and your loved one... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/three-things-to-look-for-in-a-uk-personal-loan-16990.html 24th November 2005 You are faced with constant pressure every day. Pressure at work to perform. Pressure in society to conform. Pressure at home to pay the bills and put food on the table. There are so many decisions to make and choices to choose, it can get overwhelming wi... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/why-a-uk-personal-loan-may-be-the-right-option-for-you-16988.html 24th November 2005 Sometimes we make decisions in life that affect our finances in an adverse way. Perhaps we do not do it intentionally, but an emergency or that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come our way and for the following months we find ourselves strapped for cash be... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/making-wise-choices-when-faces-with-expenses-16985.html 24th November 2005 Credit cards! If you're like most people, you probably love them some times and hate them other times. They can be a great way to manage your finances and they can be a terrible bill to get every month. But credit cards aren't all bad. If we could live... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/credit-cards-are-like-loans-16984.html 24th November 2005 Credit cards can be an excellent tool to help you manage your finances. But sometimes we make poor choices, or sometimes the events in life take us beyond our expectations and we are left to foot the bill. Perhaps you have had a few months of extra, unexp... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/financial-planning-for-credit-card-users-16983.html 24th November 2005 When people look at their financial portfolio many do not consider loans as a wise option. This is because people see the principal plus the interest and automatically assume that alone is a bad decision. That is not always the case. When considered as pa... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/reasons-why-a-uk-personal-loan-might-be-a-good-idea-for-you-16981.html 24th November 2005 Here are some great ideas for your wedding. They will make your wedding memorable and fun because that is what it is all about. You may want a beautiful day of pageantry, and you should get that, but there's no reason why it can't also be a lot of fun.&mi... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/fun-wedding-ideas-15177.html 12th November 2005 People look forward to their wedding for many years. And weddings really are mainly for the bride and groom. But it should also be for the guests, after all they are spending their money and their time to see you getting married. Here are some ways to mak... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/make-your-wedding-fun-for-all-15176.html 12th November 2005 If you're trying to decide between an above ground pool and an in-ground pool, here are some things to consider before you go out and buy one. · Shape: In-ground pools come in a variety of shapes (oval, square, kidney-shaped, or a combination) while ab... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/things-to-consider-when-buying-a-pool-15175.html 12th November 2005 If you're looking to enhance the value of your home, either to resell or for your own personal enjoyment, you might be looking for a pool to increase that value and enjoyment. Here is a comparison of ideas that might help you make that decision a little m... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/pools-can-add-value-to-your-home-15173.html 12th November 2005 The best place to hide something is right in front of someone's eyes. When you have jewelry that should be kept in a safe place, but you don't want to spend money on those ugly traditional safes, what can you do to protect her jewelry? A hidden compartmen... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/keep-your-jewlery-safe-15169.html 12th November 2005 Over the years you can acquire a lot of jewelry. Some of it you may not wear very often, while some of it might be appropriate for everyday where. So what do you do with the rest of it? Here are some ideas for you. 1. First, get all of it cleaned in an... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-to-restore-old-jewelry-15168.html 12th November 2005 We've heard that diamonds are forever. But did you know that your diamond could disappear right before your very eyes? It's true! If you're not careful it could happen any time! If you're not careful, you could end up with a less-than-perfect diamond i... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-diamond-15166.html 12th November 2005 Some people rarely stay at hotels and other people, like "road warrior business people" stay at hotels frequently. Here are some ideas from the road warriors to help your stay go even more enjoyable to employ a little hotel etiquette into your s... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/things-to-remember-when-renting-a-hotel-15165.html 12th November 2005 People travel for many different reasons, for business or pleasure. When you're traveling you can find many good hotels that provide good value for your dollar. But there are many other considerations you should make when you're looking for a hotel. When ... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/consider-this-when-searching-for-a-hotel-15163.html 12th November 2005 An interesting problem is experienced by travelers who go to another country. This problem is the difference between tipping and bribing. In North American culture, tipping is something you do after you receive good service as a courteous gesture to th... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/tipping-and-bribing-when-travelling-12720.html 18th October 2005 There are some great safety devices to use when traveling. Here are some you should consider to enhance your personal safety. 1. Use a money belt to keep your valuables close to you to eliminate pickpockets. Even then, don't bring all your money with y... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/be-safe-when-traveling-12719.html 18th October 2005 Hey! You need cash right away, but sometimes life gets in the way and you don't always have pocket change kicking around that's available to spend. Maybe it's all tied up for bills, or an emergency has reared its ugly head and you need some money to bridg... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/quick-cash-with-a-payday-loan-12718.html 18th October 2005 Traditional weddings are not a thing of the past. We live in a world that is quickly advancing and yet we love the rich traditions of the wedding: the white dress, the flowers, the tuxedos, the vows and rings and music. But if you're unique, you may no... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-to-customize-your-wedding-12716.html 18th October 2005 If you are on a budget you can still enjoy a beautiful wedding. Here are some tips to help you plan a great wedding that is still affordable. The dress. A wedding dresses usually worn only once in a load is beautiful it often gets relegated to the stor... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/how-to-keep-your-wedding-affordable-12715.html 18th October 2005 Most people agree that owning a home based business is the way to go. In fact, for many people, it is a dream of a lifetime to get out from the 9-to-5 grind and become your own boss. One way to do this is to become a backyard mechanic. Of course being ... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/be-a-backyard-mechanic-12603.html 17th October 2005 For the recreational car hobbyist, there are few better places to buy parts than on eBay. Think of it like this: if an auto parts swap meet had a child with Godzilla then eBay Motors would be their offspring. Here are the reasons why the Internet is the b... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/find-car-parts-online-12602.html 17th October 2005 Many people who reserve a rental car show up to the counter with little thought given to the "what if's" that could result from them driving a car that is not their own. You wouldn't think of driving your own car without coverage, so take a few moments to... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/do-you-have-enough-car-insurance-12601.html 17th October 2005 In some states and provinces, people are choosing to live without insurance because the cost of insurance on an ongoing basis is prohibitive, compared to the chance of dealing with high costs when there is a break-in or an accident. Here are some ways ... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/save-money-on-life-insurance-12600.html 17th October 2005 There are many great features on cell phones and as technology increases or seems to be more and more features while telephones become cheaper and cheaper! The end result is that you, the consumer, get more for less. A rare feat in this world. One grea... http://jefflakie.articlealley.com/get-more-for-less-with-cell-phones-12599.html 17th October 2005