Nov 182012
 
beef

Shopping for a meat at Pantry Supplies Canned Food & Sauces Malaysia that’s nutrient-rich and a good source of protein, also low in sodium and suitable even for dieters? Think of beef. A l00g serving of lean beef has, on average, just one more gram of saturated fat than a skinless chicken breast. If you like your beef, stock up on frozen mince and cubes for a ready supply of vitamin-rich meat for anytime meals.

A) 1 kg frozen beef knuckle

2 stalks lemongrass, crushed

1 coconut, grated

1-2 kaffir lime leaves (Iimau perut)

’12 turmeric leaf, optional

1 lime

5 tbsp’s cooking oil

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Nov 042012
 
we1

Question:: I am about to put $125,000 into remodeling a house. My question is whether or not to drain my cash reserves or mortgage the full amount. I am 41 and have about $50,000 in cash, plus retirement stock funds.

Answers:

Several things to think about…

1. Cash Flo assumes you have a very good reason for spending such a sizable chunk of money on remodeling.

WORDS OF CAUTION: Location is everything in real estate. If, as a result of remodeling, you wind up with one of the most expensive houses in your neighborhood, you could have trouble getting your money back when you decide to sell. (And since you’re only 41, the likelihood of your eventually selling is fairly high.)

I ask you to think about what you’re undertaking because it’s always better to own one of the least expensive houses in a good neighborhood (especially one with good schools) than one of the most expensive houses in a less sought-after area. You must not expect to sell a $200,000 house in a neighborhood of $135,000 homes.

RULE OF THUMB: Don’t improve a house by more than 30% of its current value — unless you have what’s known as a handyman’s special in a neighborhood of expensive homes and by fixing it up, you’ll be bringing it up to the neighborhood’s standards. Continue reading »