Investing

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

All my life, I’ve only heard that investing is not a sure win thing and one shouldn’t put all your money into one basket only. I cannot agree more but when it comes to investing in gold bullion, I’ll have to say that it is one thing I am not worried about.

For as long as I can remembered, even my great grandmother invested in gold. Be it a gold ingot, a piece of jewellery or just a gold bar, I know she had squirreled money away just for that. And who can say, she wasn’t a smart old lady because the property that my grandparents were given as a marriage gift was from the investment made by investing in gold. So if you are thinking of investing, think Monex for they are not only reliable but reputable. Each bar of gold you invest in is certified with its weight and purity guaranteed.

Neptune Balance

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Shopping, This Wonderful Town

This is an all purpose cleaner that is great for windows, floors, counter tops, bathrooms, wood, plastic… hell just about anything. Neptune’s Balance is environmentally friendly and made entirely of organic materials. There are no harsh chemicals in this product, in fact, you can drink it and not worry! Even if it’s accidentally ingested there is little to worry about with the exception of a little indigestion if a large amount was consumed. I know there are a lot of ‘environmentally friendly’ cleaning products out there, but most of them do still contain chemicals that aren’t entirely safe.

A 1 litre bottle is $9.99 Cdn. and Shipping depends on where you live and how many bottles you want. Other sizes include a small spray bottle perfect for Eyeglasses, and a 4 litre jug for those that like to buy in bulk. Prices on the other sizes are in the works. They are available by the bottle, by the case or even by the container load if you want to re-sell or distribute it on your own. Contact me for pricing on large quantities.

This product can currently be purchased in select Home Hardware and Canadian Tire stores in the Atlantic provinces, or directly from me. Please also note that distributorship for Asia is currently in the works, I hope to bring this wonderful product to Asia. Anyone interested in distributorship. Please contact me directly at gatorbyte@ns.sympatico.ca

 

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Identity Theft

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

You might think that something like an identity theft will never happen to you, it just happens in the movies .. or your neighbors or even your grandaunt’s second husband’s grandchildren. But you are wrong because identity theft can happen to just about anyone. I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories about identity theft before, so why are you not being proactive and doing something to protect yourself, your loved ones and never ever go to sleep or travel to another state with fear again.

Identity theft can ruin not only one’s credit but someone can assume your identity and commit crimes and one might get into trouble with the law without even knowing it. By engaging Lifelock you are protected by a million services that they offer. You never have to fear anymore or ever be stressful because of it. For if you ever loses your purse, help is immediate with a walletlock specialist, one phone call, and they will do the rest for you. Covering your travels as well, this is great especially for the frequent flyers and the seasoned travelers. Never be a victim of identity theft because it might take years to straighten things out.

Student Insurance

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

As student or as parents of teens who just started to drive, i’m sure you know how expensive insurance is. But it is mandatory by the law to get insurance as soon as you are driving. Get car insurance quote from the people who can help you save money. Cost U Less has been in the insurance business since 1980 and with so many locations in Southern California, let them help you and your teen get cheap insurance. Why pay more when you don’t have to?

First Apple Store In Beijing

Author: CCW  //  Category: Amusing/Musing, Gadgets, Money/Investment

So China is having their own Apple store . .for the first time.. ! In conjunction with the 2008 Olympic Summer games in Beijing China, planning and contruction of an Apple store was included and due to open on or before August 8th. I think it is awesome..!!

Location of the new Apple store is at Qianmen Street, that is undergoing an extensive renovation. Construction is currently underway to repave the streets with green and white marble, restore building facades and re-introduce a tram and rebuild the existing Opera House. The street reopens in May .. and the cost of the construction work..?? about $40 million. This will be a only pedestrian shopping street in the city and you can expect to see international retailers like Starbucks, Addidas and the likes.

This would be interesting to see .. when I next visit Beijing.

Insurance Quotes

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

Just about everyone that i know shops for insurance policy for themselves and for their loved ones. When I do hear of people who do not have a life insurance, it is quite shocking to me, because you wonder what they are thinking of ..?? Excuses are made of course.. about insurance being expensive but with term life insurance quotes one can get the best rates and quotes that is affordable and within your budget. I really hope those without insurance would use this service and not regret when something bad happens.

Best Insurance Quotes

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

Insurance are so important .. especially for people who have kids and families. I tell my spouse.. that I’m not afraid to die.. but only afraid.. of those that are left behind. It is very important to plan for the future.. and for those you loved .. and getting the right term life insurance as soon as you start a family, will only be of benefit to you and yours.

Leasing A Car

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Shopping, Useful Links

For those who haven’t bought a car before, like when I first came to Canada, it is a very good option to consider alot of factor before buying a car. Afterall, it is not cheap at all to purchase a vehicle, so alot needed to be taken into consideration before one make the major move. As for us, our first car was needed to travel to the city every now and then for we had just started our business.. and we needed a somewhat reliable car for long distance driving.

We finally chose a car lease instead of purchasing a car, for we wanted the kind of maintenance that the dealers can provide and the road side assistance, in case we the car broke down. Plus with leasing a car, you get to change the model or can later decide to buy the same model or a different one in the future. The car that we lease was a Ford model and we chose this model because it was spacious inside the car and offered the latest model to us at that time.

Find the cheapest car lease was what everyone is looking for and now you can by using BuyYourCar. They not only have several search options made available even for the not so technically inclined, you can actually look for cars of the model that you like or the budget you have. Updated regularly, once you’ve selected your car, delivery is absolutely free. Get a quote now online with absolutely no obligation and see what you are eligible for.

Auto Insurance Guru

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

When you are owning your own car for the first time, you are really happy and excited but you and I know .. that it is universal knowledge that we all need auto insurance to have that car on the road. It is required by the law.

Alot of people make the same kind of mistakes that I did when I was new to all these insurance stuff. We become too enthusiastic and didn’t do our homework nor took time understanding auto insurance because if you and I did, we would have been saving alot of money. One has to take into consideration, of the kind of car you are driving or if you have had any accidents before, and even your age plays a very important part about the premium you will be getting. So before you jump into getting a quick and expensive premium that you will be paying for a long time, you may want to get some tips from these gurus.

We Are Moving

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, This Wonderful Town

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up .. why I’ve been missing lately. Been really busy at the store.. and the usual stuff .. at home.. cleaning, cooking.. looking after the brat etc. And the big news is .. we’ve been looking out for somewhere else to move the business. Something just opened up.. and PB and I have been seriously thinking about it for a few months now. More on it later.. but so you all know.. I’m alright.. and not missing.. just alot of work and paperwork to finish for 2007 and of course lease to negotiate.. and renovating and all.

Real Estate Exam

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

When the property market was doing so well a few years ago, and real estate agents were sprouting up everywhere, I’ve thought about becoming a real estate agent myself too. Afterall, I am good with customers, I am dedicated and I can earn a fair bit of money if I put in some hard work and sell some good properties.

Wishful thinking it is not, I assure you but getting a license to become one is a must. So being a effective person, I need to make sure I do well in the Real Estate Exam and get my license as soon as possible. But since I was already working full time then, I had to make sure that I find something that allows me to get my credits conveniently and effectively without disrupting my job.

Offering you a choice to study from anywheres, any time and at your own pace and no internet connection needed is what CompuCram is all about. And should you run into any problem, they are only a call away. I think the real success of this program is that they simulates the real exam, and giving real quality in its contents. The program is continuously updated and covers the most sort after topics of the recent exams for you to peruse. Explaining everything to you in detail, you are not left to solve the mystery question/s on your own. Plus they detailed how you should answer similar questions during a real exam, so that passing your exams isn’t difficult anymore, afterall, you’ve gotten all the ammunition that you need to do well.

So if you are serious in passing your exams, whether your choice is to do real estate sales or brokering, or becoming a home inspector, you don’t even need to wait for the product to be shipped, download it directly and immediately. You can be on your way to success within minutes.

Make Money & Traffic

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

If you have used digg.com before, you will find that using nerdynews.com is just about the same .. but more. Sharing 50% of their revenue with those that submit your contents on their site.. and get paid for the Adsense revenue they make. Pretty good deal. . and admirable I would say. So if you have some geeky stuff that you are writing about. .and want some traffic and exposure.. plus make some money the easy peasy way, create an account.. and you are on your way to sharing their profit.

Make Money Blogging

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

Making money blogging is what everyone is doing right now. But now there is an easier way to do it, especially for mummy bloggers like I. There are lots of mummy bloggers out there, and I just want to share this with you, especially if you are one who does alot of movies on your blog.

Monetizing your video content with unobtrusive targeted advertising. And you are in complete control of the presentation styles and advertising types. This opt-in advertising technology was created for those seeking a simple and effective way to make money online. AdoTube.com is definitely a must look into if you are serious about making money and the ad animation is really cute and non-offensive at all, just right for my kind of blog.

Press Release:

Blogs, online Web logs or journals, have become wildly popular — so much so that Business Week printed an article, earlier this year, to shed some light on just how many blogs there are and how often people participate in this form of communication. They reported that there are over 70 million blogs worldwide, with over 15 million of them being considered active, that is, updated regularly.
Research shows that about 1.5 million new blog posts are created every day. Most bloggers set out to make money from their blogs, yet the majority of them don’t know the most lucrative routes to take in order to make that actually happen.
“There are people out there making a living off of blogging, and there are some making just a little bit each month,” explains Leo Grzhonko, president of Adotube.com. “The difference between making nothing and getting paid each month to share your thoughts on a blog comes down to taking advantage of proper revenue channels.”
There are many routes people can take in an effort to raise money from their blog. But if people aren’t keeping up on the latest methods, they may not be getting what they could in return. Many bloggers have taken advantage of the viewer’s love of watching online videos, coupled with their experience of not wanting to be interrupted by advertisements. This route is one that many find in the AdoTube Interactive In-Stream Media Player Technology. They have made it as easy as showing online videos with an intriguing “roll-over mouse” message. When the mouse rolls over the area, an interactive ad — demographically targeted for the viewer — appears.
“Our opt-in advertising technology was created for those seeking a simple and effective way to make money online,” adds Grzhonko. “We refer to it as the in-stream interactive online video monetizing

 

Insuring Your Home

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

In any country, that i’ve lived in before .. a mortgage life insurance is a must before one can get a mortgage. Therefore, when we bought our house here in Canada.. we weren’t surprised at the requirement. If you are the one paying the monthly mortgage, and you met with an accident and can no longer be around, you know for sure.. that your loved ones will not be out in the streets, for your mortgage life insurance is your assurance that you can pay off the bank.  Even though, you may feel that forking out a few more hundreds every year is quite taxing, I can assure you that in time of trouble or a sudden death, you would be glad that you did the right thing.

Investing With HomeVultures

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

Interesting name for a company who is all about capitalizing on the real estate downturn. Great for investors who wants to make a quick investment as they are aggressively looking for partners in this venture. For more details, check them out at Leadpipecapitalism.

Press Release:

There is an extraordinary opportunity right now to capitalize on the real estate meltdown.Recent events show that banks are finally getting desperate enough to make deals on REO packages for less than 50 cents on the dollar.

HomeVultures is looking for partners who want to aggressively pursue this opportunity.

We are based in the center of the meltdown, South Florida.

Call Kevin for more details and a business plan at 954-624-5570.

Podcasters Domain

Author: CCW  //  Category: Blog Stuff, Money/Investment, Useful Links

Want to try podcasting..?? or already a established podcasters? Well, now you can start podcasting that is not only easy to use but power with podcast hosting just specially for you. In 3 easy steps, you can have your podcast up and running and you don’t even need to be a geek or a technie to learn it all within seconds. Having your own domain, allows you to podcast publish on your own domain name. For as cheap as $9/yr, you can easily set up on a  private domain instead of a generic one. The ability to extend your site to look and feel professional is what they offer and get better income chances with ads and paid subscription on top of doing your podcasts

Press Release:

Podcasters now have one more reason to smile. Podbean.com has announced a new customized domain feature, allowing account holders to use their own domain for podcast publishing. For just $9 per year, users can set their podcast URL to a private domain - http://podcast.mydomain.com - instead of the generic http://username.podbean.com. This new custom domain feature allows podcasters the ability to extend their site’s look and feel to their podcasts, promoting branding and publisher recognition. You can build on this recognition by offering your listeners a way to subscribe to your podcast service. Just point them to your new customized feed at http://podcast.mydomain.com/feed.

And because Podbean offers unmetered bandwidth and monthly growth space, you can promote your private domain podcasts to your heart’s content - there’s no extra costs for exceeding bandwidth limitations set by your hosting company.

Customizing your domain is easy. Just login to your Podbean.com account and choose “Set Own Domain” from your Account page. Follow the steps in the short wizard and your new private podcasting domain will be live within hours. You’ll need to have access to your DNS records to activate the feature.

Choose Credit Card Wisely

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

At this time and age, getting credit cards are easier than ABCs, and for those not responsible, they want to get as many just because they want to go on a spending spree. Folks do not understand how if not careful, you can get into debt so easy, you will never be able to pay the credit card company back and will be in debt forever.

Credit cards are only for those responsible ones and if you are looking for a good credit card, you have to really compare and choose wisely. The 0% credit cardsis what i would consider seriously, if you are a good paymaster and pay ontime all the time, that way, you will never have to pay extra. There are credit cards company who offers balance transfers and if the rates are really good, you should think seriously about it, because it can save you a few thousand dollars.

Investing & Investments

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

My grandfather used to say that one never gets rich working for someone. And one never gets rich owning your own business. He said.. when one owns your own business, you just become a slave to your business.. and barely make the minimum yet, you have all your profit eaten up by the tax people. The smartest way to make your money work for you is investing and investments. Condos for sale may be investment to look into, for as owners you are able to enjoy your property during your stay in the city and if you are not around, the respective hotel operator/s takes care of the rest for you and you get to use your money to make more money.

One Laptop Per Child

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment

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Christmas is round the corner, this year are you doing anything meaningful..?? Every year we try to donate to something worthwhile and for a cause.. what about you…?? Have you heard of the One Laptop Per Child..?? The give one get one program in the United States and Canada, has been ongoing. Donate an XO laptop to a child in a developing nation and also receive one for the child in your life. Giving the not so privilege children the opportunity to grow, explore, learn and express themselves. Wouldn’t you want that for your own child.. if you didn’t have the privileged to provide ..?

Hiring A Contractor

Author: CCW  //  Category: Money/Investment, Useful Links

Looking for a contractor to help us put up our french door in the tv room, left us having to start calling all the carpenters .. in the county by phone through our good old yellow pages. You probably guessed as much .. that we didn’t have alot of success. One had hurt his back, another had too many jobs already on hand.. and yet another was well.. but lived too far away.. and wanted to charged exorbitant prices. One would think that since it is winter.. it wouldn’t be this difficult to hire a carpenter.

Well, hiring a contractor is not that difficult if you Visit Bilderz.com to join today., it is a free site and you can place your projects that you need completed on it .. and wait for contractors who will bid on the job. It’s super-easy.. and you can just post about any job that you need help with.. on this site. Only a small fee is charged and it definitely does save me alot of stress and headaches.