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29th September 2009
There are always new things to learn about real estate. Hopefully one or more of the following real estate investing tips will teach you something new and useful.
1. Time Your Sale For Tax Savings
We once had a December closing on a property that we... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman16th September 2009
Someone yelling, “Let’s play ball,” officially announces spring. Springtime and baseball seem to go together, as if God created springtime just for the national pastime.
Something about that first baseball game seems to shake away all the gloomy ... Read >
05th August 2009
Getting married is a glorious event, certainly one of the most important in your life. That being said, the sheer joy involved can easily result in missing out on some practical issues that can pop up. This includes remembering to handle some administrati... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th July 2009
As the recession continues, more and more Americans are seeking to negotiate with the creditors to forgive their debts. However, unlike mortgage debts, forgive credit card debts can lead to serious tax problems and even IRS tax debts.
Let’s be hones... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch18th July 2009
While 401k accounts are run by your employer, a Roth IRA is control by you as an individual. Roth IRAs invest your monies in a variety of different markets. The Roth IRA taxes contributions as they're made instead of in the future. You will lose a lot o... Read >
Author: Tyson Best27th June 2009
The Patch
Each year for the past several years Congress has “fixed” the AMT problem by enacting a temporary “patch.” With the signing of the stimulus bill this past February, 24 million taxpayers who otherwise would have been in the AMT in 200... Read >
Author: kinal15th June 2009
Self invested pension plans offer a great variety of investment options and fund management. They also provide a greater flexibility and freedom in deciding how to use funds than do pension plans that are managed by an outside company.
The Revenue allo... Read >
Author: sturat18th May 2009
The AMT “patch” that Congress passed in the recent stimulus bill saved 24 million taxpayers from falling into the AMT in 2009. As we mentioned in the last article, this temporarily fixed the problem caused by Congress’ original failure to index the ... Read >
Author: AMTIndividual07th April 2009
Auto insurance is something everyone needs, but not everyone understands. This is not surprising considering that the average auto insurance policy is several pages long and is written in legalese. Unfortunately most of us are not lawyers so legalese need... Read >
Author: David Ackland10th March 2009
Taxes have become a major financial issue for members of the LGBT community over the years. 11 million unmarried couples living in this country are missing out on the over 1,100 federal laws benefiting married couples. For this reason, many couples around... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch10th March 2009
Taxes have become a major financial issue for members of the LGBT community over the years. 11 million unmarried couples living in this country are missing out on the over 1,100 federal laws benefiting married couples. For this reason, many couples around... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch12th January 2009
What is Reverse Tax Planning? Normally this focuses on reducing taxable income and taxes. Reverse tax planning does the opposite and may actually increase taxes. Why is this a good thing?
If someone is usually in a high tax bracket and experiences a... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright15th December 2008
Few people would argue if you purposed that they could make money and make it fast. The unfortunate thing is that people think that fast money is easy money. While that may be true in matters that are outside the law, it is not necessarily that way when r... Read >
Author: Dean James01st December 2008
Hiring your children in your business can be a great tax savings strategy, as well as a way to teach your children about business and money.
Wages paid to your children (between the ages 7 and 17) are a valid business deduction, as long as they do bona... Read >
Author: Kristine McKinley10th November 2008
Ever wondered how to maximize the returns you make on your retirement investments? Many people have incurred huge losses due to the economic downward spiral we are finding ourselves in. The first step in recuperating those losses is rolling over from a tr... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen04th November 2008
It's unbelievable how little people know about Roth IRAs and other retirement investment options. In order to maximize your benefits and returns, it is important to learn the basics of what IRAs are about and which account would benefit you most. Roth IRA... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen04th November 2008
Let's face it. With the way the economy is going today, investing in stocks is as worrisome as it is unprofitable. If you're stuck in an employer-sponsored plan, your first step should be to rollover into a Roth IRA. Roth IRA investing is much more flexib... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen04th November 2008
Just imagine if you could double or even triple the returns from your retirement investments. Sadly, many people believe that 2 to 3 percent is a reasonable Roth IRA rate of returns. If they only knew that by self-directing their account, they could be ma... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen03rd April 2008
Now is the best time to start thinking about your yearend tax planning for your business? These tax strategies can be put into effect by the end of the year and some as late as when the tax return is due. Planning now will save you money and reduce your t... Read >
Author: RajKumar01st April 2008
Now is the best time to start thinking about your year end tax planning for your business? These tax strategies can be put into effect by the end of the year and some as late as when the tax return is due. Planning now will save you money and reduce your ... Read >
Author: Jaswinder Singh22nd February 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - There's a growing trend with U.S. workers who change jobs - they're cashing out their retirement accounts. A recent survey of 401(k) participants, done by Hewitt and Associates, shows that about half of employees that leave their jobs ... Read >
Author: Daniel Wansten25th July 2007
Hiring your children in your business can be a great tax savings strategy, as well as a way to teach your children about business and money.
Wages paid to your children (between the ages 7 and 17) are a valid business deduction, as long as they do bona... Read >
Author: Kristine McKinley08th June 2007
People are always looking for news ways in which to make cash savings or investments. One popular method of tax-free savings is by opting to save money in Individual Savings Account (ISAs), which were introduced by the UK government in 1999 to replace PEP... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton24th July 2006
Are you paying too much in income taxes? Are you getting all the credits and deductions you are entitled to? Here are 7 tips to help you minimize taxes and keep more in your pocket:
1. Participate in company retirement plans. Every dollar you contr... Read >
Author: Kristine McKinley18th June 2006
Someone yelling, "Let's play ball," officially announces spring. Springtime and baseball seem to go together, as if God created springtime just for the national pastime.
Something about that first baseball game seems to shake away all the gloomy aspect... Read >
Author: James Snyder19th February 2006
Getting married is the greatest day for 50 percent of couples. The other 50 percent get divorced. Perhaps the marriage tax penalty has something to do with it.
Family Values Hardly
For all the chatter from politicians about family values, it is i... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo23rd May 2005
Whether you need more money just to make ends meet, are working towards getting out of debt, paying for college or buying a home, or looking for ways to increase your giving here's a helpful list of cash generating ideas.
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And a word of enc... Read >
Author: Michelle Jones
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