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14 August 2011 | 18 replies
With this will be the dismantling of the ubiquitous U.S. presence throughout the world in the form of 1) global military bases, 2) satellite regimes propped up with 'foreign aid,' and 3) wars and other covert activities to promote U.S. interests.What concerns me with the dismantling of the U.S. empire is that other interests (most particularly our largest creditor) will fill the void through military escalation, leapfrogging the U.S. in naval capabilities, and will begin to exert its muscle just as the U.S. recedes.
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20 September 2011 | 28 replies
Felt like I had no purpose and was not giving back value to the world.People typically that have money will get involved in causes and charities to stay busy.My Uncle invented the cleaner Goof Off decades ago.He has been very wealthy for awhile.When he sold off the company and he took a few years off but after that he was sitting at home bored and started inventing hand cleaners and other stuff again.If I had that kind of money personally I like CTL's (credit tenant loans) that are triple net.CVS,Walgreens,Rite Aid's,etc.
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17 May 2010 | 28 replies
Here are 4 of the income aides listed ABOVE rentals.social security- going bankruptpensions- yeah, right. savings- What the hel is that?
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5 May 2020 | 10 replies
A lot of us (80%) who stumble upon simplepassivecashflow.com and start drinking Kool-Aide will be financially free in 4-7 years pending taking action.
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24 March 2019 | 2 replies
I’ve seen different programs/courses all over the internet that help people get their foot in the door using their tools and software to aid people in starting on their own.
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9 October 2007 | 13 replies
Hi Tec4,I think you've come across a great resource for aiding you in your new venture.
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13 July 2018 | 3 replies
The fact that you have referred to it as a Flip in writing doesn't aid you in proving that intent.There's no hard and fast rule, but the general consensus is that you need to have held the prop for 12-18 months in order for the IRS to feel ok about your intention to hold the prop as a rental long-term.
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29 May 2014 | 11 replies
The problem was I wasn't able to go to college for long because I am, as well as my family, aren't doing well financially and fall into a gray area where financial aid can't be received.
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1 May 2021 | 32 replies
And the how to flipping seminars some of those are pretty in depth .. but you have to watch the add on stuff they want to sell.. its just free enterprise...
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19 February 2020 | 90 replies
If they don't, it's just a band aid.