Section 179 –Quarter Two

So here we are, well into the second quarter of 2013. Have you thought about Section 179 yet? You definitely should – here’s why. Like I mentioned back in January, Section 179 got a nice boost this year. It was shaping up to be a pretty lousy year for Section 179, with a measly $25,000 deduction (it’s funny… Read More »

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Credit Inquiries… why are they bad? (part 2)

Last time out, I talked about your credit score and why inquiries were bad for it. But at the very end, you asked the question (well, wait… actually I asked the question, but since I was writing as if we were talking and assumed you would ask… ok, never mind, I’m confusing myself – stay with me here.)… Read More »

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Credit Inquiries… why are they bad? ( part 1)

Let’s leave equipment financing alone for a bit and continue with our credit series. I had mentioned in my last credit post (about credit scores) that credit inquiries were bad for your credit. But the question as to “why” comes in – just why are credit inquiries bad for your credit score? Well, the answer is perception, plain… Read More »

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The notebook vs. the computer – assessing credit risk

The other day, my computer crashed pretty hard. And between me frantically pushing keys and yelling at it, I thought “why do we even NEED these things?” Then I gave up, called IT, and waited. So I had time to think… Well, I came to the conclusion that yes, it’s good that we have computers, even if they… Read More »

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