Quite a few of the products and services flooding the market are simply too expensive when you consider the cost that the company incurs on them. Most consumers unknowingly end up buying these grossly overpriced products. Here is the list of the top 10 overpriced products or services … [Read more...]
David Harvey Gives His Marxist View on the Financial Crisis
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This is something I went back and forth on posting for a while now. A video by David Harvey who is a self proclaimed Marxist. While many of you may not agree with his point of view it is a and interesting video. So the video was created by the Royal Society which is a British … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo Financial Closing and Cutting Jobs
Today Wells Fargo sent out a press release stating that they are closing 638 or their offices and cutting 3,800 jobs due to restructuring. Wells Fargo Financial offered various loans and mortgages to consumers with low credit scores. This is the division that Wells Fargo is … [Read more...]
Fixed Income Investing
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Table of Contents Types of Bank Investments Certificate of Deposit Types of IRAs 401k Plans Types of Bond Investments Fixed Income Investing Navigate This Post Fixed Income Investing Annuity Bank Loan Funds Fixed Income Investing These are investments which afford a … [Read more...]
Stock Market and Price Movements
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Trading Stocks Chapter 2: Different Categories of Stocks Chapter 3: Functioning of The Stock Market Chapter 4: Stock Market and Price Movements Chapter 5: How to Buy Stocks Chapter 6: Choosing Your Investment Strategy Navigate This … [Read more...]
Special Assistance Day for Gulf Oil Spill Victims
This is a follow up to my last post about the IRS "helping" oil spill victims. On Saturday July 17th the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in several locations will be open to help victims of the BP oil spill. Locations open July 17th from 9am to 2pm: - 1110 Montlimar Drive, Mobile, … [Read more...]
The Telephone Number for BP Gulf Oil Spill Victims
Hot off the presses today the IRS is making an effort to help the BP Gulf oil spill victims, or not. The Internal Revenue Service has opened a special phone line for those who have been affected by the oil spill. The catch is the phone line is only for people that are unable to pay … [Read more...]
Money and Origins of Forex Trading
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Forex Trading Chapter 2: History of Money and Origins of Forex Trading Chapter 3: Forex Trading Terminology Chapter 4: Important Aspects of Forex Trading Chapter 5: Players in The Forex Market Chapter 6: Factors that Affect the Forex … [Read more...]
Types of Money Market Investments
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is the Money Market Chapter 2: How to Invest in Money Market Accounts Chapter 3: Types of Money Market Investments Navigate This Page Chapter 3: Types of Investments - Treasury Bills or T-Bills - Commercial Paper - Certificates of Deposit - … [Read more...]
Lowering Your Tax Liability
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Manage Your Taxes Chapter 2: Estimated Tax Payments Chapter 3: Capital Gains Tax Chapter 4: Tax Planning & Filing Your Taxes Chapter 5: Lowering Your Tax Liability Chapter 6: Tips for the First Time Tax Payer The whole idea of tax planning is to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Political Scandals in the United States
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It’s not uncommon in the United States of America that those who wield power also have the dubious distinction of making the news for all the wrong reasons. With news channels exposing scandals and late night shows lampooning cover up efforts to the amusement of the … [Read more...]
The Fed Imposes New Credit Card Regulations
Finally a win for the credit card consumer today as the Fed puts limits on credit card fee's. These rules are supposed to wrap up the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act. 1. The 39.00 dollar late fee charge has been moved down to 25.00 dollars max. 2. … [Read more...]
Different Types of Insurance
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Insurance is a simple way to ensure that you live your life anxiety free. Whether it is your life or health you are insuring, or a valuable asset, it is not the costs of insuring that are the most important, but the peace of mind that you are covered in case something untoward and … [Read more...]
Tax Tips for Students That Have Summer Jobs
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You're out of school for the summer and trying to make some extra money for next semester don't forget to pay your taxes. The IRS is a persistent beast and they will not let you get away without their fair share. 1. Your employer is going to make you complete a W-4 (Employee … [Read more...]
Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Homes
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If you install certain energy efficient products like heating and cooling systems, insulation, roof, doors and windows you can receive a sizable tax break. Your tax break for installing any of these energy efficient products between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 will be to … [Read more...]
Top 6 Political Scandals Scandals in Italy
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Italy is no stranger to political scandals with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi himself being criticized in the international media for a number of wrong doings, including the control and manipulation of the media for political propaganda. He has also been accused of bribing … [Read more...]
How to Start Trading Futures
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Futures Trading Chapter 2: How Futures Trading Works Chapter 3: Futures Terminology Chapter 4: Importance of Futures Market Chapter 5: Limitations on Futures Trading Chapter 6: Factors Affecting Futures Chapter 7: Who Should Use Futures … [Read more...]
Tax Tips for New Business Owners
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If you have a newly opened business or plan on opening one in the near future here are some taxes to save you big bucks. 1. Choosing the correct business entity will have a large impact on how you pay taxes. The four most common types of business's are a sole proprietorship, … [Read more...]
Child Care Expenses May Qualify for New Tax Credits
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Parents who have to work and have children under the age of 13 in daycare during the summer may qualify for a nice tax credit. Below are some things the IRS will ask you to see if you qualify for this tax break. 1. If you child goes to day camp this may be considered an expense by … [Read more...]
Understanding Mutual Fund Terminology
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Mutual Funds Chapter 2: Categories of Mutual Funds Chapter 3: Understanding Mutual Fund Terminology Chapter 4: Mutual Fund Costs Chapter 5: Buying Mutual Funds Chapter 6: Tracking and Selling Mutual Funds Navigate This … [Read more...]
