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Having Whole Life Insurance During Retirement Can Be Profitable

Having Whole Life Insurance During Retirement Can Be Profitable
Wholelifeinsurancecompanies.org (http://wholelifeinsurancecompanies.org/) announces a new blog post, “Can Whole Life Insurance Be Profitable During Retirement?” Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend …
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LinkedIn Help – 3 Key Tips for Generating More Visibility
Here are three key ways for you to consider adding to your tactical plan: 1. Search Engine Optimize (SEO): … For instance, if you specialize in digital marketing, perhaps you can also use digital marketing strategist, content marketing, graphic …
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HBO GO crashed during the 'Game of Thrones' season premiere. That might be …

HBO GO crashed during the 'Game of Thrones' season premiere. That might be
“It's not that we're unmindful of it, it just has no impact on the business,” HBO CEO Richard Plepler said in an interview at a Buzzfeed Brews event earlier this year, calling password sharing a “terrific marketing vehicle for the next generation of …
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Tamkeen supports media sector by training 100 Bahraini job seekers in public
Media & Marketing. Daily News. The programme, conducted in partnership with twofour54, the commercial arm of the Abu Dhabi. Tamkeen supports media sector by training 100 Bahraini job seekers in public relations and graphic design · Nicolas Pompigne …
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Planning For College During the Summer

For parents and students summertime is a time of vacations, no school, and great weather – generally an all around good time to kick back and relax. If you have a college bound student anytime in the next few years, there are some real opportunities that you are going to waste if you don’t do some active planning during the school break.

First, you should be clear that if you do not have a large six figure investment account set aside for college, if somehow the last 16 or 17 years flew by as did your good intentions for saving for your child’s education, then you are in need of “short-term” college planning. While this planning will even work for parents with kids already in college, ideally we like to see moms and dads of sophomores and juniors. I am always amazed when I get the question from the parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors if it is too soon to come see us for planning. My standard response is “I wish you would have come in 10 years ago- NO, IT IS NEVER TOO SOON!”
 
There is income planning, asset planning, and college aid profiling that can be done if you start today. With every passing day the opportunities for increasing financial aid may be passing you by. Summer time is the best time for parents of sophomores and juniors to be preparing for the strategies as many of these things need to be wrapped up before you base financial year starts.
 
Summer is also a great time to put your kids to work. If you have the opportunity to receive financial aid (if you don’t know, you better find out and DON’T ASSUME) your child can earn up to $ 2577 without negatively affecting your financial aid. If you are a Category III and will not qualify for financial aid, there are no limits on what the student may earn. Having your child earn money to pay for their incidental expenses is a great way to have them participate in this major expense you are about to incur for their future. Having some “skin” in the game may be a good way to see the importance of this nest step of their academic career. Use the 50-50 rule (or some derivation) which allows them to keep half for spending money today and half gets saved for college. This also instills wonderful saving disciplines that will last a lifetime.

 
This is also a good time for juniors to review test scores and academic short comings. Increasing SAT and ACT scores by even a couple of points can open up admissions to schools that may be out of reach with current scores. More schools mean more opportunity to find financial aid. There are great companies around that specialize in helping students improve their SAT and ACT test taking skills. It may be money well spent.
 
If working is not in your child’s summer plans, then volunteering should be. Remember schools are looking at the complete student picture, not just their academic prowess. Volunteering can certainly add value to a college application and may possibly give you opportunities for additional aid.
 
As you can see, while summertime is a great time to enjoy, it is also a great time to get your college planning in gear. Don’t let this time pass by without doing anything, because as you know, it will before you know it!
 
Sending children to college is a major life transition for families. For many it will be the most expensive time of their lives and if not handled properly, could cost them their retirement. Remember, you shouldn’t have to choose between your child’s college and your retirement.

Scott Moffitt is the President and CEO of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and Summit College Funding. He is one of the nation’s authority on short term college planning. You may visit his web site at http://www.summitohio.com

The Guppy Tank Will Offer $500,000 to Colorado Entrepreneurs During One-Day Funding Event


Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 20, 2013

The Guppy Tank, an event based capital provider and a kinder, gentler, non-televised version of the ABC television show “The Shark Tank,” is offering $ 500,000 to innovative Colorado businesses. Up to 10 enterprising business owners could receive equity investment funds, loans or a combination of both during a one-day funding event September 12 at Galvanize, a co-working space for local entrepreneurs in Denver.

Business owners seeking funds through The Guppy Tank must operate a for-profit organization that has been engaged in their current business activity for at least one year. Candidates have until September 8, 2013 to submit an online application to participate in the program, which requires participants to pitch the viability of their business concepts to a panel of investors and lenders. The Guppy Tank and its sponsors, including – Southern California lender Super G Funding, LLC – will make investments from $ 25,000 to $ 500,000 per business.

“We’re excited about bringing The Guppy Tank to Denver and the potential of helping the local economy by providing small businesses with the capital they need to grow and reach their full potential,” said The Guppy Tank Founder Darrin Ginsberg.

The Guppy Tank held its first funding event in October 2012 in Newport Beach and provided over $ 600,000 in funding to three local Southern California companies. A second event was held in April 2013 in Santa Monica, California, with several fundings in progress from that event.

To qualify for funds, local entrepreneurs will need to effectively identify the challenges they face, explain what makes their businesses unique, how they would utilize the funds, and how their team is poised for success. At the end of the application period, the Guppy investors will review the applications and select potential candidates to appear before the Guppy panel.

The Guppy Tank will attempt to fund at least two, and up to 10 businesses at this event. Investments are negotiated shortly after the candidates make their presentation at the event. In addition to the funding, each of the recipients will be given the opportunity to work with the Guppy investors to gain insight on how they might best grow their businesses.

“As investors, we’re always looking for exciting new businesses and this process exposes us to companies we may not learn about through traditional funding channels,” added Ginsberg. “For the participants, The Guppy Tank provides a unique way to gain capital, while also offering them the chance to gain solid feedback on their business plans and presentations.”

For more information or to apply for The Guppy Tank, visit http://www.theguppytank.com.







Interviews During the LIC convention – Buffalo 2011 (4)

Interviews During the LIC convention - Buffalo 2011 (4)

Interviews During the LIC convention – Buffalo 2011 (4)
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Internet technology saved lives during the floods in Khartoum: Abeer Awad Khairy at TEDxSobaWomen

This young IT graduate specialises in crowd sourcing. During the devastating floods that hit poor people around greater Khartoum, Abeer joined the youth led …

During drawdown: Aircraft and the U.S. industrial base (Executive research project)

During drawdown: Aircraft and the U.S. industrial base (Executive research project)

During drawdown: Aircraft and the U.S. industrial base (Executive research project)

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Internet's Top Funeral Program Business Expands Services During Down Economy

Internet's Top Funeral Program Business Expands Services During Down Economy
"People really don't plan ahead for funerals, and they're taken aback at the expense when someone dies," Galassi added. "So, in 2008 I educated myself about existing funeral program materials and started an online blog that offered a funeral program …
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Comm100 Email Marketing Offers Pay as You Go Option Now
Comm100 users can purchase credits that work like stamps for email as needed, without being bound by a monthly plan. This provides maximum flexibility for businesses whose sending needs vary a lot. Comm100 is the leading global provider of customer …
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