Why are credit card rates so high?

I get cornered at parties a lot and asked all kinds of financial questions. I guess if you work in any industry where “money” is involved, you become some kind of money expert. At least in the eyes of others. So the other day I get asked “Fletch, why are credit card rates so high, higher than things… Read More »

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The Lease Guy Has Moved!

‘the Lease Guy’ has been promoted!! The blog has moved from EquipmentFinance.Net to the big show on CrestCapital.com LeaseGuy.CrestCapital.com

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Happy 2011 – let’s look into the crystal ball…

Ok, it’s a New Year – 2011 to be exact. As someone who grew up in the 80’s, it’s really sobering to think of what year it is. Back then, the “Year 2000” seemed soooo far away. Yet, we’re now in the second decade of the millennium. Time certainly marches on. But this isn’t a reflective post –… Read More »

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Some Year End Thoughts

Here we are, in the thick of the holiday season, and 2010 is coming to a close. Like many, I always get a little whimsical around this time (the bottle of holiday cheer likely helps.) It’s time to relax, look back and take stock in what happened, and then gaze forward at the fresh slate the New Year… Read More »

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The difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit

I was asked the following question via e-mail the other day: Hey Fletch, Forgive my ignorance, but you keep calling Section 179 a tax deduction, while you called the ITC a “tax credit”. What is the difference (if any)?     Good question – a lot of people get confused by this, as they are definitely different. Here’s… Read More »

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