Author: Martha Maeda

The growth of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in recent years alongside an unprecedented access to investment resources by any individual with a computer has led to a major boost in the market for many …

When the Roth IRA was introduced in the 1990s it was widely hailed as a great way for individuals to increase their retirement holdings by paying the taxes before the money was invested into their IR …

The current economic climate is dim for many Americans it forecasts potential recession, trouble for homeowners, and increasing personal and credit card debt. According to Federal Reserve estimates, …

According to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 65 percent of recent college graduates are burdened by student loans. Although the average debt is $19, 000, …

Bonds have long been a stalwart of investment. Now, with the economy a little less certain than it has been in recent decades, the demand for a secure place to invest money has led to resurgence in i …

As more and more baby boomers reach retirement age and because retirement seems to come at an earlier age, the importance of saving for your nonworking years has become increasingly apparent. Many pe …

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, accounting fraud cost more than $994 billion in recent years, and the average organization lost 7 percent of its total revenue to fraud. So …

When a homeowner can no longer make payments on the house, the lender or bank will attempt to seize the property. This process, known as foreclosure, is becoming more and more common, even for those …

Fed up with the numerous violations of tax law by individuals and businesses selling goods on e Bay and other Web sites, the IRS is now making online marketplaces responsible for reporting sales info …

The overall retail value of the U.S. record industry was $11.5 billion in recent studies. With the help of this new book you can get a piece of that business by starting your own small record label. …

As energy costs rise, more and more companies are looking to create green offices buildings. The energy use statistics are staggering: The heating, cooling, and powering of offices accounts for 40 pe …

Starting and running your own small business can prove a daunting task. Dozens of details must be tended to, and you are required to complete a book’s worth of forms and agreements from a slew of var …

Now more than ever, the question of economic and environmentally friendly energy sources has become a hot topic in almost every American home. With that in mind, more and more people are turning to a …

In today’s economy and in response to the growing awareness of how much damage has been done to the environment in the past, people cannot afford to delay considering ways they can build or remodel t …

Goats have been used for their dairy products for hundreds of years, providing a wide array of milk, butter, yogurt, and cheeses that provide the unique flavors that make Mediterranean cuisine so spe …

In recent years many smart investors have exited the stock market and other investment areas because they have essentially lost control of their investments. Many investment and retirement accounts h …

Book Publishing 101: Inside Information to Getting Your First Book or Novel Published is here to help make your publishing dream a reality. This helpful book details the types of publishing to choose …

Learn the differences between traditional and digital publishing and the details of the best-selling e-readers. You will employ the basics of analyzing your audience, brainstorming, writing, editing, …

Millions of Americans every year have troubles with their finances. They turn to experts in droves, asking for help in filing their taxes, consolidating their debt, or just planning how they will pay …