Warning - This Lease Might Explode Any Minute (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Mike Caringi, owner of a small New Jersey business that sells pumps, found himself facing a gut-wrenching dilemma last summer. Should he continue paying $ 1,500 each month for essential telecommunications services he no longer receives and for leased equipment he claims was never installed? Or, should he stop making payments and face a potential lawsuit from the firm that financed the equipment under a 'hell or high water' lease? Mr. Caringi's company is one of several thousand small companies around the country reeling from the bankruptcy of Norvergence, a reseller of telecommunications and Internet services. At the core of the quagmire facing Mr. Caringi and others is that Norvergence succeeded in getting customers to sign separate lease and service contracts that provided its services.

Getting Your Venture Lease Approved (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Each year venture capitalists fund more than 2,500 start-up companies in the U.S. Many of these companies try to conserve their equity capital by approaching venture-leasing firms to secure equipment financing. By obtaining lease financing, these savvy firms are able to use their equity capital for high-impact activities like recruiting key personnel, product development, and expanding their marketing efforts.

What Happens When the Anchor Tenant Moves and You Are On a Ten-year Lease? (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Recently there was an article in the Houston Business Journal of the anchor store in many shopping centers through out Houston pulling out. Kmart, took out some stores, so did three other big box stores and a few consumer electronics places and larger furniture stores, now Albertson's has left. Who gets hurt? The franchise stores who pay a high price and lease to be in those centers along side a big anchor tenant. Think about it, Albertson's with their large super stores with Banks in side, Starbucks coffee, bakery, mini eating area, film developing and pharmacy. Soon in Western States where property and land permit, on site carwashes too and also some already have fuel for your car, when you are a club card member. What if you had an MBE, Quiznos, Subway, Dry Cleaning, Travel Agency (as if things are not bad enough already), GNC, Hobby Town, Cost Cutters, etc.

Tips On Car Leasing (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Leasing a car isn't for everyone. If you're like me and keep your car for many, many years then leasing isn't for you. If however, you don't get "attached" to a vehicle as some of us do, and you like having a new car every few years then leasing may be for you.

Interim Rent: Equipment Leasing's Trap Door (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Many lessees enter into lease transactions that they believe are competitive based on faulty rate assumptions. Most lease rate calculations don't take interim rent into consideration. Interim rent is the trap door that allows lessors to receive increases in lease pricing. It is unpredictable and the amount can be arbitrary. By understanding how interim can impact your lease, you can close this trap door and enjoy the lease pricing you thought you negotiated.

To Lease Or Not To Lease? (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Thinking of leasing a car? It's pretty awesome to always have a new looking car sitting in your driveway! But, you may want to take a few things into consideration before jumping in to a lease head first.

8 Year Auto Loans (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

We are seeing longterm loans of up to 8 years on new cars. Generally the Financing Department of a Car Dealership makes as much money as the sales department. After 0/0 deals have come and gone, the new car sales markets are looking for ways to continue the high sales. By offering lower payments of $50-100.00 per month less, car buyers who could not afford the car they wanted will now be able to fit it within their budgets since so many Americans are underemployed, in other words working at Home Depot even though they have two advanced degrees.

Car Leasing - Top 5 Myths About Car Leasing (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

It's amazing. I operate a web site that provides objective consumer information about car leasing and I'm frequently amazed at the misconceptions or, should I say, uninformed conclusions that many people have about leasing. Let's look at some of them now.

Tips To Avoid Car Insurance Premium Increases & Becoming Assigned Risk (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Below are some tips to reduce your auto insurance bill, prevent substantial premium increases and avoid becoming assigned risk.

Ten Equipment Leasing Tips - Save a Bundle on Your Next Lease (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

According to the Equipment Leasing Association ("ELA"), U.S. businesses lease every thing from laptop computers to commercial airplanes, racking up more than $ 200 billion in equipment leased each year. Although four out of five U.S. companies use leasing to acquire equipment, many don't know the ins and outs of leasing well enough to negotiate a good deal. By focusing on a few key aspects of the lease transaction, you can save a bundle on your next lease and eliminate potential aggravation.

Apartment Searches: Lose the Rose-Colored Glasses First (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

If you're getting ready to rent, don't do what this editor did once ... a long, long time ago.

Don't walk into the unit -- particularly if it's not the same unit you're getting ("It's pretty similar," you'll be assured, but don't listen) -- nod, and let that affordable rent lure you into blurting out, "I'll take it!" (That exclamation is often fueled by that familiar lust for freedom that new twentysomething college graduates experience. The fear of another year under Mom's and Dad's roof is a powerful motivator, and suddenly, a box under the nearest bridge seems to offer an attractive ambiance when you tilt your head to just the right angle.)

Moving Out: A Renters Obligations (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Moving is an exhausting process, from finding a new place to live to hiring reputable movers to boxing your belongings and unpacking. So it's easy to understand why many renters tend to overlook important details before they they move out. In the rush to wrap things up and move into their new residences, people occasionally forget their obligations as a tenant, and those obligations later come back to haunt them.

Eight Simple Rules for Avoiding Problems When Car Leasing (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

The lure of low monthly payments leads many automotive consumers to lease when it's not right for them. By the time they discover the error of their ways, it's too late.

Car Leasing - Getting Out is Not as Easy as Getting In (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Most car leases are designed to completed according to the end-date specified in the lease agreement. Attempting to end a lease early can often be troublesome and expensive.

Calculating Car Lease Payments - Online Lease Calculator Makes It Easy (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

One of the first questions that comes to mind when thinking of leasing a car is: "What will my monthly lease payment amount be?" or "How much can I save by leasing when compared to buying?"

Can a Sales Leaseback arrangement make investing in Orlando investment more safe and reliable (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Sales Leaseback compared to traditional property investment

Can a Sales Leaseback arrangement make investing in Orlando investment properties more safe and reliable? Yes. Providing a guaranteed rental amount each month is the safest and most reliable way to realize a return on your investment. In addition to freeing you from any financial worries regarding monthly income the Sales Leaseback program also relieves you from the headaches of the marketing and administrative duties of operating a luxury resort.

Industrial Income Property Financing: Part 3 of 3 (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Financial Concerns

Of the three types of income property, industrial property requires the greatest degree of technical expertise and experience. Likewise, financing the acquisition of an industrial income property can be, at best, very risky without adequate planning and know-how.

How To Choose An Equipment Leasing Company (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

Leasing has become a preferred form of equipment financing, accounting for more than 30% of business equipment acquisitions. Each year, thousands of U.S. companies face the challenge of finding attractive financing to acquire business equipment. Many of these companies approach the lease sourcing process seeking the lowest lease rate. While securing a low rate is a worthwhile goal in choosing a leasing arrangement, it alone is usually not a reliable standard for obtaining the best lease transaction or leasing experience.

Business Tax Loophole: Leasing Assets To Your Corporation (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

While there are many equally valid reasons to incorporate, saving money on taxes is a consideration that can yield relatively immediate results. Leasing assets to your corporation is a tax strategy you should absolutely consider if you already have a corporation or are thinking about forming one. Here's how it works.

Lease Contracts - The Meaning of Joint and Several (August 04 2007)         - claim this article

When you see the phrase "joint and several" in a legal document or contract it means that that the parties on one side of the agreement are responsible individually and collectively for the terms of the agreement.