Monthly Archives: July 2008
What to do With a Windfall
It would be great to answer the door and find that giant cardboard check or to look and see that ALL of your numbers hit in the lottery drawing (and those numbers are all on the same row). Even if it’s just a notice that Great Uncle Phil passed away and left you a nice … Continue reading
Make That Will
Death is not a subject most people want to dwell on – particularly when it is their own death. That may be one of the reasons so many people put off writing their wills. If you have any property at all and are over the age of 18 then it is a wise idea for … Continue reading
Self Employment Taxes
More and more people are moving towards self employment as their income choice. Working for self means setting your own hours, choosing your own job, and working in the uniform of home office choice (for many its pajamas). It even seems that the money is much better once you start working for yourself. Sometimes the … Continue reading
Watch What You Say
I received a letter from my bank the other day telling me they had waved a NSF fee. The problem was that my local branch and my online account had no record of what the letter was talking about. Hesitance was in every action I made when dialing the number on the letter. The conversation … Continue reading
Getting the Best Deal
Buying a home is nerve wracking. You can’t help but worry about the price and if it’s too much. The recent troubles in the real estate market do not make the decision any easier. If you are worried about getting the best deal in town then you just need to follow your ABC’s. A. Save … Continue reading
Car Insurance Lingo
The language used with insurance can get confusing. It is important for you to understand what you are agreeing to and how that agreement will work if you are going to ensure that you are covered completely. Here are just a few important terms (concerning automobile insurance) that you need to know: Liability Coverage – … Continue reading
Joint Owners May Pay Gift Taxes
The other day I was doing some research into survivor benefits because of a situation that has come up in our family. Some of the information I already knew, but some of it was new (and actually rather shocking). One thing that my father in law did long ago was put my husband on all … Continue reading
Prepare for Retirement
One of the top mistakes people make when it comes to retirement is that they don’t begin preparing soon enough. Start making your plans today so that your retirement can be an enjoyable experience and not something to be dreaded. 1. Make a budget – you will need to know how much money you will … Continue reading
Living on Less; Helping More
CNN has an amazing story about a family in Atlanta, Georgia trying to sell their home. It’s not the typical real estate story. Although the Salwen’s 1912 mansion has been on the market for a year now, they’re not eager to sell it for the reason you might think. They plan to donate half of … Continue reading