by Kevin Mercadante | Credit and Debt, Finance
Most of the time when people attempt to take debt consolidation loans, they fail miserably. They do for reasons that are too involved to cover here. But there are ways to make debt consolidation work, and here are at least five of them. 1. Treat it as a voluntary...
by Kevin Mercadante | Finance, Retirement
Most people don’t have the luxury of being able to address all financial concerns at the same time, at least not in any substantial way or even in equal measure. Most of us have to make choices and set priorities. This is often the case when you’re facing a choice...
by Kevin Mercadante | Real Estate
Do you ever think about investing in real estate? Since buying rental properties is probably the most popular form of real estate investment, you might seriously consider if you’re cut out to be a landlord before taking the plunge. There’s a lot more to being a...
by Kevin Mercadante | Finance, Personal Finance
Everyone of us make small financial mistakes all the time. But since they’re small, they’re very unlikely to lead to a crushing blow. But there other money mistakes – major ones – that can definitely cause financial impairment if you aren’t careful enough to avoid...
by Kevin Mercadante | Career, Finance
Do you – like most people – tend to head out to lunch each workday to a restaurant, or to the company cafeteria? If you do, you may want to take a fresh look at brown-bagging your lunch. It can open up a few options that can improve your workday, even...
by Kevin Mercadante | Credit and Debt, Finance, Personal Finance
There is some division of opinion when it comes to car leases. Most people don’t particularly like them, but others absolutely swear by them. It’s often a matter of personal preference and individual circumstances more than anything else. Why a lease might work for...