Tip'd

A community for financial news, ideas, and tips

ecoorganic1 / Tip'd

Tenant Credit Check - Is it really necessary for Renter's Screening

Running a tenant credit check is perhaps the most important step when screening tenants for rental property. The applicant's credit report can provi[...] read more »
comments 3 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

US Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Visualized [infographic]

2009 United States bankruptcy and foreclosure data both visualized and broken down into depressing facts. read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Engaging Employees in Sustainable Thinking

Most company sustainability initiatives start at the top: executives, managers, and/or board members recognize the business case for “greening” opera[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

3 Effective Tricks To Help Rebuild Credit Score

Can't get a loan or even a credit card to help rebuild your credit? Well if this sounds like you then you need to read this article and see how easy[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Credit Score - 10 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know

Start researching credit scores online, and you will soon find yourself overwhelmed with conflicting information. Save yourself the trouble. This art[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Home Prices Keep Dropping (Including Foreclosed Bank Owned) - Falling by a Record Rate

The median price for homes dropped nationwide to $169,000, a drop of 14 percent from last year's first quarter. NAR said the largest price declines [...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought financials Wells Fargo and US Bank near the b

The long awaited disclosure from Berkshire Hathaway about its holdings is online.There were changes in ten positions owned by Berkshire Hathaway. read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Fannie Mae Lost $23.2 Billion Due to Foclosure Homes in the first quarter of 2009

Fannie Mae lost $23.2 billion due to large numbers of foreclosure homes that it had guaranteed. It has asked for billions more in funding from the U.[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

6 Ways to Get Financially Motivated

Sometimes it is hard to feel motivated or encouraged to save money, get out of debt, or reduce spending. Here are six ways I motivate myself to take [...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

The dirty little secret about real estate taxes and how they work

This article is a look into the mechanics of real estate taxes and how they can go up even in a declining market. read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Obstacles for First Time Home Buyers

Even though housing prices are more affordable than they have been in years, many first time buyers are hesitant to enter the market. read more »
comments 2 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Obama Set to Crack Down on Tax Havens

President Obama is preparing to propose that Congress crack down on tax havens and get rid of some deductions for businesses that set up shop in coun[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Real Estate Investment Opportunity Improves with Fannie Mae new real estate investment guidelines

Up until recently, financing has been a major obstacle for investors to buy real estate. Now that Fannie Mae has relaxed their real estate investment[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Forget Stress Tests: Consider Local Banking

Government stress tests are basically useless for regular folks. Instead, look at your local banks and evaluate how well that institution is holding [...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Swine Flu Sends Mexican Peso Lower in Currency Trading

Peso performs worst against the U.S. dollar on swine flu worries. Indeed, the swine flu global health scare is disrupting a number of financial marke[...] read more »
comments 3 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!