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According to the Financial Times, Google is in talks with estate agents in Britain to launch an online property portal for the UK, similar to one that already exists in Australia. Through that one, agents list properties and show pictures from Google Maps Street View. FT cites Douglas & Godon (an estate firm) commercial director Ed Mead as its source, who claims to have spoken with Google about the plans. No comment has been received from Google on the matter. “It looks very simple. If it stays free, then Google has a massive winner on its hands as it will get the backing from estate agents currently paying for rival sites,” Mead is quoted as saying. Concern has been expressed as to how such a portal would affect other UK-based real estate web sites, but in Australia, such sites are still getting listings. However, some also think Google getting more heavily involved in real estate listings could have a further effect on newspapers, which are obviously already struggling. Last month Google added some new real estate features to Google maps. Now you can just search for “real estate” or other real estate-related geographical queries and get listings. Listings now have their own “place pages.” Related Articles: >

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High Yield Low Risk investments are an excellent way to have retirement security – even in a trouble economy. Does the thought of opening your 401K statement cause anxiety? Has your confidence in the current market eroded to zero? If you answered yes, following are three things you can do to get your peace of mind back.

3 Steps to Securing High Yield Low Risk Investments

Confer with a Qualified Professional: If your retirement nest egg is disappearing before your very eyes, more than likely you’re like a deer in headlights – panicked, with seemingly nowhere to turn.

Consulting a qualified professional can alleviate this feeling of panic and fear. They can tell you how to secure your future via High Yield Low Risk investments. Yes, even in this economy.  Knowing this will not only lessen any fears you have, it is the first step to making sound decisions about your financial future, which leads us to the next step . . .

Evaluate Future Goals: Many people who are saving for retirement underestimate how much it costs to retire, while maintaining their same lifestyle. Hobbies you may want to pursue or other important goals you’ve put off until you retire all cost money. Will you have enough?

When you save for retirement, you want more than enough to just pay the bills. You want enough to have the life you’ve been dreaming about enjoying. This costs. High Yield Low Risk investments can provide the income you need to live a happy, full retirement – if you know how to find them.

Chart a Plan of Action: Once you’ve realistically assessed your goals and have a firm grip on how much you will really need to retire on, then it’s time to take action. A qualified professional will help you select safe High Yield Low Risk investments that can secure your future.