Many people are talking about gold these days. It seems that the more troubling times become, the more we turn to answers about how to manage our lives and protect ourselves and our assets. Although I don’t specialize in financial coaching, I do find that to be the number one concern of the loving friends I council.

One of my friends is involved in collecting gold coins and she is known to buy gold online weekly to add to her collection. She shares with me the joy she gets from speculation in gold using Goldline International. This is a big company she heard of on one of the news channels. I spent some time looking at their website to better support her and was impressed with the various ways you can save and even make money using gold.

I’m now a little better equipped to talk with her about these issues and it was worth the time I spend studying the Goldline site. I always suggest that people manage their money properly in order to live a peaceful life, free from debt. In these uncertain times, gold seems to be a reasonable investment if you are so inclined.

Blessings and peace to you.

Having a place where you are able to relax and be at peace with yourself and all around you is very important. For many the best way to do this is to own your own home. The federal government is offering a real estate stimulus that can afford you this opportunity. You can receive a federal tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time homebuyers and up to $6,500 federal tax credit for move-up buyers. This is an opportunity that may not come again in your lifetime.

This is an opportunity that will end on April 30, 2010. Between now and April 30, 2010, first time homebuyers can receive a federal income tax credit of up to $8,000 if they purchase a home. This federal tax credit that will not be extended! This applies if you are a first time home buyers or those who have not owned a home in the past three years. This is a fantastic opportunity for first time homebuyers who have been thinking about getting into the real estate market. You won’t have an opportunity like this again in your lifetime. If you have an income level of less than $125,000 for singles or $225,000 for married couples you may qualify.
So now could be the best time to act.

Look into this opportunity to have your own spiritual sanctuary but contacting your tax professional or your local Coldwell Banker professional. This may be your best opportunity to establish a place for personal peace in your life.

Home Buyer Tax Credit

I love this video about a vacation rental that almost went wrong. It’s cute but also makes a great point.

Think about how much you would spend on a hotel if you stay a week somewhere for vacation. The idea of staying at a resort for the same amount of money is the idea behind this vacation rental commercial.

Vacation Rental.org is a website you can use to book reservation at first class resorts. If you book a week at a time you can enjoy a complete apartment/condo type accommodation with kitchens and other amenities for about what you would pay for a hotel room.

One of the most common questions we get (and problems we face) as counselors is the money problem. Although we strive to understand that money is not the most important hing in life, we talk to so many people who are hurting and need extra money to get by.

With this in mind I want to share a nice new way that folks can bring in extra income without spending a bunch of money. We found a great resource for wholesale sunglasses and the quality and prices are excellent. With summer coming it is a great time consider how many people need sunglasses and how you can make some extra money on the weekends part time selling them.

Please send us your stories. We want to know how it works for you. We have a few dear freinds who we sent in this direction and they are operating their own booths and roadside stands selling these sunglasses.

Blessings…