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Controlling Consumer Debt
2007-11-19 00:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Debt - Consolidation/)Companies are in the business of making their shareholders money. And to ensure their shareholders are getting what they deserve, companies need to carefully monitor and control the debt of their customers. More About: Debt Consolidation , Consumer
Option ARM Calculator
2007-11-12 00:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Mortg age-Calculator s/)This option ARM calculator provides you with a feel for the alternative payment arrangements this type of mortgage has to offer the home buyer. An option ARM is a mortgage where the borrower has the option of making a minimum payment, an interest-only payment, or a fully amortizing payment.
Employee Assistance Programs
2007-11-05 00:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Findi ng-a-Job/)In today's competitive workplace, it's becoming more commonplace for employers to offer their employees a helping hand. The packaging of these support policies is referred to as employee assistance programs or employee assistance plans. More About: Programs , Employee
Debt Collection Practices
2007-10-29 00:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Debt - Consolidation/)If you've been paying your bills late - or not paying them at all - then you might be getting a call from a debt collection agency which is usually the final step in a lender's dunning process. If that's true, then you should know your rights under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. More About: Debt Consolidation
Charity Gifts and Taxes
2007-10-22 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Tax-S helter/)Beginning in the tax year of 2007 there were several important changes made to the tax code concerning gifts to a charity. There were also some significant tax breaks for IRA owners if they're willing to transfer funds to charitable organizations in the tax years of 2006 and 2007. More About: Gifts , Taxes , Charity , Char , Hari
Holding Cash
2007-10-15 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Inves ting/)Nearly every investor holds a certain amount of cash. That's because cash can play a vital role in meeting a short-term savings goal or play a larger part in a long-term asset portfolio. So whether it's to meet a short-term or longer-term need, there is always a good reason for holding cash. More About: Investing , Holding , Cash
Quitting a Job
2007-10-08 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Findi ng-a-Job/)There is a right way and a wrong way to do just about everything - including quitting a job. In fact leaving a job behind can often invoke a lot of emotion which can sometimes lead to costly mistakes in the long run. More About: Quitting
Retiring a Millionaire
2007-10-01 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement/)To many of us the ultimate measure of successful career was to retire a millionaire. But it takes more than wishful thinking and a big salary to retire with a million dollars - it takes discipline and time. More About: Retirement , Millionaire
Millionaire Calculator
2007-09-24 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement-Calculator s/)This millionaire calculator helps you figure out how much money you need to save each year to have a million dollars at retirement. The calculator uses your current age, retirement age, current net worth, and the expected annual return on investments to develop an annual savings target. Although this calculator defaults to a target net worth of $1 million, you can modify the value if you’d like to save more money. More About: Millionaire
Home Builder Incentives
2007-09-17 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Buyin g-a-Home /)If the forces of supply and demand are heating up the local real estate market you can't expect sellers to offer you much in the way of incentives. But if the market has been cooling off or homes are not selling quickly, you can expect sellers and builders alike to offer what are seemingly generous incentives to home buyers. More About: Incentives , Builder
Getting out of Debt
2007-09-10 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Debt - Consolidation/)When it comes to debt, the year 2007 will be remembered for the turmoil in the home housing market. But when we're talking about debt, the news doesn't always have to be bad. In fact, the time has never been better to reflect on past spending habits and start developing a plan to get out of debt. More About: Debt Consolidation
Reading a Value Line Report
2007-09-03 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Stock s/)Value Line is one of the most respected names in the investment community. Their research is an outstanding resource to both new and seasoned investors. If you've ever seen a Value Line report and wondered what all that information was telling you - keep on reading. More About: Reading , Stocks , Report
Building an Income Statement
2007-08-27 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Inves ting/)This is the final publication in our series dealing with income statements. This article is going to explain how to go about building an income statement. And while you might never be asked to create an income statement, understanding the concepts behind net income, profitability or corporate earnings will help you to better understand the financial health of a company. More About: Building , Income , Statement , Temen
Comparing Home Insurance Quotes
2007-08-20 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Buyin g-Insurance /)Whenever you buy insurance it's always a good idea to shop around. And when it comes to home insurance quotes there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to help compare policies. Compa rison shopping can save you hundreds of dollars on your annual premiums and perhaps even thousands of dollars if you ever need to file an insurance claim. More About: Home , Quotes , Quote
Resumes for Chefs
2007-08-13 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Resum e-Writing/)This is another example in our series of resumes for publications. Here we're going to discuss resumes for chefs or cooks. And while chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers arrange and cook a wide range of foods in a variety of restaurants and other establishments there are some basic rules they can follow to create a successful resume. More About: Resumes
Reverse Mortgages
2007-08-06 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement/)If you're having trouble paying for bills or you simply want to enjoy a richer lifestyle in your retirement years then you should give serious thought to tapping into your home's equity via a reverse mortgage. For many Americans the single most valuable asset they own is their home and reverse mortgages allow seniors to generate a steady stream of income - and here's how they work. More About: Mortgages , Reverse Mortgage , Mort , Ages
Six Important Home Inspections
2007-07-30 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Buyin g-a-Home /)Picture this - you're working with your real estate agent and you find the perfect home at the perfect price in the perfect location. You're determined to close on the deal but there is one obstacle standing in your way - the home inspection. After all, a good inspector is liable to figure out that the perfect house you just found is not so perfect. More About: Import , Inspect
Car Financing Basics
2007-07-23 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Leasi ng-or-Buying-a-Car/)Buying a new car is one of the most important investments you can make - which is why understanding what happens when you finance a car is so important. In fact, according to statistics released by the Federal Reserve in June of 2007, the average car loan hit a record high of $27,000 this year. And the average loan was for 92% of the car's total value. More About: Financing , Basics , Finan , Fina
Exchange Traded Note
2007-07-16 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Inves ting/)The exchange traded note, or ETN, was introduced to the investment community back in mid-2006 by Barclays Bank - the largest provider of exchanged traded funds, or ETFs. These two fund types have a lot in common and if you want to understand the difference between an ETN and an EFT just keep on reading. More About: Note , Investing , Exchange , Chang , Chan
Best Time to Retire
2007-07-09 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement/)As workers approach their peak earning years many begin to think about questions like When is the best time to retire? We hear stories all the time about people living longer - which is good news. For those of you that are still thinking about retiring at age 62 then you need to figure out if your retirement plans are taking this new information into account. More About: Retirement , Time , Retire , Tire
Controlling Student Debt
2007-07-02 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Colle ge-Loan/)In 2006 Congress slashed $12 billion in student lending funds in a desperate attempt to reduce the fiscal budget deficit. But recent studies have shown that student debt is getting out of control and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have decided to take some steps to help ease the burden for students with college loans. More About: Student , Debt , Rolling , Troll
Blogging to Get a Job
2007-06-25 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Findi ng-a-Job/)With the growing popularity of blogging many corporate recruiters are now finding the web more useful than ever when trying to place and find job candidates. By digging through job blogs recruiters are now able to rapidly develop large pools of qualified individuals while at the same time gain valuable insights on these same job candidates. More About: Blogging , Blogg , Get a Job
Long Term Care Insurance
2007-06-18 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Buyin g-Insurance /)Recent changes to federal law now make it easier for everyone to buy and own long term care insurance. That's because federal law now make it easier for states to start programs that help reduce the worry and stress of paying for long term care. More About: Care , Long , Term
Risks of Rising Consumer Debt
2007-06-04 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Debt - Cons olidation/)Over the past decade we've seen lower interest rates, a robust housing market, and virtually unlimited options when it comes to personal loans. The end result is that Americans are borrowing money at a record pace - consumer debt is on the rise. Still the question remains - What are the real versus perceived risks of rising consumer debt? More About: Debt Consolidation , Consumer
Calculating Retirement Income Needs
2007-05-28 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement/)If you've got a comprehensive retirement plan then it probably includes a mix of employer benefits, government plans and retirement savings accounts. You've probably also heard some of the rules of thumb on how much income you need. But your retirement income needs to last you a lifetime - which might be longer than you think. More About: Retirement , Income , Retire , Needs , Tire
Resumes for Administrative Assistants
2007-05-21 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Resum e-Writing/)Whether you're just starting out as an administrative assistant or you're considered an executive secretary this article on creating resumes for administrative assistants can help you to organize your resume in a logical and professional manner. And that's important in the workplace today as we all compete for the top jobs in our professions. More About: Administrative , Admin , Stra , Assistants , Resumes
Top Employee Benefits
2007-05-14 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Findi ng-a-Job/)In this article we're going to talk about some of the benefits that employees value most. These are the on and off-the-job perks that seem to grab the attention of employees and make them want to stay a little bit longer. Whether you're looking for a job and wondering what is offered in the marketplace or an employer trying to figure out what employees want this article can help. More About: Bene , Employee , Benefits , Benefit
Analyzing Income Statements
2007-05-07 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Inves ting/)The income statement is the financial statement that allows a business as well as investors to understand if a company is operating successfully. The income statement is often used to help value a company's stock and it's also used by credit rating agencies to determine the creditworthiness of a company. More About: Investing , Income , Stat , Statement , Temen
Money Factors in Car Leases
2007-04-30 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Leasi ng-or-Buying-a-Car/)If you're new to car leases or if you've leased a car in the past then you've probably read or heard the term money factor. If you don't know what the money factor is then keep on reading because we're going to explain how this value is used in calculating car lease payments. More About: Money , Lease , Factor , Ease , Actor
2010 Roth IRA Conversions
More articles from this author:2007-04-23 01:00:00 (http://www.money-zine.com/Category/Retir ement/)Back in May of 2006 there was a pretty significant change to the tax laws involving converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. In the year 2010 everyone can convert their traditional IRAs to a Roth IRA - and that's an opportunity that not everyone had in the past. More About: Retirement , Sion , Conversion , Version 1, 2, 3 |
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