By: Zubin JB Tax Planning Views: 3149 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Is it just me or have the recent appointees to President Obama's cabinet been playing hooky with their taxes? First, it was Tim Geithner, a mastermind at the Treasury, who is going to be the savior of the economy. Actually, it's not. Let's all give the President one word of advice: Simplify, simplify, simplify. (they say if you repeat something three times, it works!). More
By: Mark Goldman Real Estate Views: 4593 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
As a result, the usual market motivations that move mortgage interest rates do not influence mortgage pricing as they have in the past. Low inflation also helps interest rates to move down. Last week, there was a plethora of bad news about the economy. Huge job losses. Very low inflation. Lots of layoffs. Mark Goldman, CMPSSan Diego, CAwww.markgoldman.com(858) 487-1875 More
By: Mark Goldman Home Loans Views: 3563 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
2009 is a Year of Opportunity"Adversity breeds opportunity." Remember what Warren Buffett says; "buy when others are fearful and sell when others are greedy."Contact me if I can help with your plans.Mark Goldman, CMPSSan Diego, CAloanguy@markgoldman.com(858) 487-1875 More
By: Cheryl Coleman Real Estate Views: 2198 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Maximizing Emotional Appeal When you are ready to sell, you'll want to maximize the emotional appeal of your home. Don't leave dishes in the sink.* Remove all clutter, make the beds, and pick up toys. Please call or email me if you have any questions or would like me to provide you with tips on how to prepare your home for sale. More
By: Angela C. Martinez Personal Finance Views: 2408 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
It is easy to overspend when grocery shopping. It's probably the place where we do the most impulse shopping. So we tend to buy things we don't really need and there goes the budget. Here are some things that will help guide you when buying groceries.Make A ListMost People have certain things they eat regularly. So making a basic menu plan should be fairly simple. Make a list. More
By: Kerry Freeman EA Tax Planning Views: 3999 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Remember those economic-stimulus checks the government was handing out this year? Many taxpayers didn't qualify for the full amount -- or for any payment at all -- because their 2007 income exceeded a certain threshold. But many people who lost their jobs this year, or whose incomes fell for some other reason, will get a second chance next year, thanks to a little-noticed tax-law twist. More
By: Kerry Freeman EA Tax Planning Views: 3060 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Act Now to Make 2008 Less Taxing What you don't do by the end of this year could end up costing you plenty next year. A combination of market forces and the phasing out of certain tax benefits makes it extra-important to grab every tax advantage you can right now. How can that be? The net effect is that fund shareholders get hit with a taxable distribution. That's a big savings. Mr. More
By: Kerry Freeman EA Tax Planning Views: 4003 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
How protected is your personal tax information? It is tax season and you have all your records tied up in files and boxes and you drag them to you tax preparer. But what does that person due to keep your personal information safe? Identity theft is at record levels across the nation. Not all tax preparers are equal and some are down right crooks. Mr. Mr. More
By: Kerry Freeman EA Tax Planning Views: 5801 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Moving expense can save you on taxes. With so many people moving in and out of Phoenix, many people wonder if there is any tax saving with the move. Kerry Freeman, EA of the Central Arizona Chapter of Enrolled Agents (CACEA) shows you ten things you need to know about moving expenses. But no two moves are alike, and there are several tests you must meet to claim the deductions. Mr. More
By: Greg Plum Real Estate Views: 2578 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
1. Seniors can use this product to help their kids with a down payment to purchase a new home. 2. With the proceeds from a Reverse Mortgage senior homeowners can help children afford house payments by extinguishing their debts. 8. It’s a financing tool. More
