Something is waiting just around the corner for work at home moms, ready to pounce right in the middle of clipping coupons or cleaning up the third Koolaid spill of the day. What is it?

Burnout

It’s no secret that we work at home moms face challenges simply because we are at home to see the mounds of laundry and the dishes piling up in the sink. Often, our kids are running rampant through the house while we try to quick get some quality work done during naps and episodes of Backyardigans. Read More>>

Zero-coupon bonds offer no interest payments but are put on the market at prices substantially below their face values. The return to the investor is the difference between the investor’s cost and the face value received at the end of the life of the bond.

If you don’t rely on interest payment income, zero-coupon bonds may be the way to go for your nontaxable retirement plan (such as an individual retirement account, Keogh plan, or other nontaxable pension fund). The Internal Revenue Service taxes zero-coupon bonds as if investors received regular interest payments. This tax is based on amortizing the built-in gain over the life of the bond. In other words, for taxable accounts, investors have to pay taxes on income they haven’t received, but for nontaxable accounts, they’re a great investment choice. Read More>>

Manufacturers of food products are masters at marketing. When they launch a new product, they hire crews of merchandisers to pass out samples and coupons during peak grocery shopping times. The result – a large percentage of shoppers become first-time buyers after receiving their free sample and an incentive to buy. Many of those buyers will end up loyal customers. Read More>>

In the world of investments, you’ll often hear about stocks and bonds. They are both feasible forms of investment. They allow you the opportunity to invest your money with a specific company or corporation with the possibility of future profits. But how exactly do they work? And what are the differences between the two?
 
Bonds
 
Let’s start with bonds. The easiest way to define a bond is through the concept of a loan. When you invest in bonds, you are essentially loaning your money to a company, corporation, or government of your choosing. That institution, in turn, will give you a receipt for your loan, along with a promise of interest, in the form of a bond.Bonds are bought and sold in the open market. Fluctuation in their values occurs depending on the interest rate of the general economy. Basically, the interest rate directly affects the worth of your investment. For instance, if you have a thousand dollar bond which pays the interest of 5% yearly, you can sell it at a higher face value provided the general interest rate is below 5%. And if the rate of interest rises above 5%, the bond, though it can still be sold, is usually sold at less than its face value.
 
The logic behind this system is that the investors deal with a higher rate of interest then the actual bond pays. Thus, the bond is sold at lower value in order to offset the gap. The OTC market, which is comprised of banks and security firms, is the favourite trading place for bonds, because corporate bonds can be listed on the stock exchange, and can be purchased through stock brokers.With bonds, unlike stocks, you, as the investor, will not directly benefit from the success of the company or the amount of its profits. Instead, you will receive a fixed rate of return on your bond. Basically, this means that whether the company is wildly successful OR has an abysmal year of business, it will not affect your investment. Your bond return rate will be the same. Your return rate is the percentage of the original offer of the bond. This percentage is called the coupon rate. Read More>>

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