Category: Blog Articles
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Reasons to Buy Oceanfront Property
But no need to worry—it’s not in Arizona. What we’re talking about is real property, in front of real oceans. The allure of beachfront property, it seems, is becoming more of reality and less of a “as seen on tv” phenomenon. Though the price tag may be somewhat off-putting initially, the appeal of real estate…
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Rent a Private Jet
Given the recent temperatures and accompanying flight delays, many are hesitant to travel. As airline prices increase and amenities decrease, it’s not altogether unexpected. It should really come as no surprise that private jets are gaining popularity. There are now jet cards, which are similar to prepaid phone cards, to make jet charter easier and…
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Create a Winter Survival Kit for Your Car
It’s all over the news—flights are being canceled because of extreme cold, people are entering a state of hibernation, and those who can afford to travel to warmer climates almost certainly are. But for many of us, this just isn’t possible. If you’re living somewhere cold, you’ll probably see a fair amount of snow. And…
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Use Those Gift Cards Now!
You may have noticed that television commercials have recently changed—gone are the happy-go-lucky gift givers, offering cars with giant bows. Now, commercials are portraying the disgruntled gift receiver, a guy happy to return awful presents in favor of (if you’re Jason Hartman) fancy electronics and fun gadgets! And who can blame him, really. We’re deep…
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Credit Card Mistakes We Hope You Aren’t Making
Tis the season—for a lot of things, really. For getting and giving and peppermint lattes. For traffic and returns and, unfortunately, excessive credit card debt. For many, the decision to use a credit card makes a lot of sense, and when managed properly, they can be a great asset. To best utilize this financial resource,…
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Don’t Forget These Holiday Travel Essentials
It’s officially winter, and many of us are thinking about warmer climates. Some of us traveled for the holiday (or, like Jason Hartman, before the holiday) and some of us are just gearing up for it. But before you hop on that airplane, there are a few things to remember—aside from the extra dose of…
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Best Places for January Travel
Jason Hartman just got back from somewhere sunny and warm, and chances are, you’re dreaming of it too. January (especially this January!) is a great time to escape the post-holiday blues and explore life outside of your home state, but it’s also a tricky time to travel—airport delays and mandatory tire chains might try to…
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Gaining a Reputation in International Business
Because the rate of closure for international real estate investors is nearly twenty percentage points higher than that of domestic clients, many real estate investors and professionals are looking to global markets when the time has come to sell property. There’s also more money to be made in international real estate, which makes it an…
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Save the Species by Killing It
Fundraising has certainly taken a number of turns—crowdfunding continues to gain popularity, auctions are more frequent, and long gone are the days of a simple school bake sale. Money is more difficult to come by, and therefore more difficult for organizations to acquire. Independent donations are being sought after instead—large amounts of money in single…
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Little House, Big Dreams
In times of economic hardship, we’re seeing all kinds of innovative ways to make ends meet. Adult children are moving in with their parents, overqualified people are taking whatever jobs they can find, people of all income levels are donating plasma for a few extra bucks. Desperate times call for desperate measures, certainly. But they…