Why Join The Credit Union? Better Benefits Are Hard To Find!

Posted by Ben Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:48:00 GMT

What is a credit union?

A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions serve people that share something in common such as an employer or place of worship. Credit unions allow members to pool their savings, lend to one another, and have a voice in the governance in the organization. This aspect of credit unions is particularly appealing given the increasing alienation many consumers are feeling from mega banks.

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Flipping Houses for Profit: Start with the Right House

Posted by Ben Tue, 14 Jun 2005 16:58:00 GMT

by Jeanette Joy Fisher.
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Many real estate investors enjoy “flipping houses,” or buying and selling houses quickly for profit. Not all flips are fixers; however rehabbers make millions turning ugly houses into dollhouses. On the other hand, some inexperienced investors lose money buying houses that just don’t turn a profit.

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