Sex for money, should it be legal?  Some protest youth and women being treated as objects of exploitation, and others object to government, taxes, and regulation exploiting private lives. There are sound arguments on both …

A Deed Poll is a legal document, which will legally bind you to a particular course of action. The commonest use of a deed poll is to change ones name and therefore it is also …

Do you like getting up very early, standing in line in the cold and dark in order to get a bargain on the day after Thanksgiving? If the answer is yes, then the Black Friday …

Financial budgeting has many advantages but the overall concept is done so you can come up with a strategy to reach your economical goals and most of all get rid of all the sentiments from …

What is a good real estate investment? First determine what your personal objectives are. Income, growth, utility, convenience, prestige or whatever. Remember real estate does not usually lend itself to short term, fast turnover. Real …

In the US, each state has the power to enact its own legislation and the authority given to the federal government for enacting statewide legislation are limited to the ones empowered through its constitution. Thus, there was a need …

Life insurance is needed if you are not a Donald Trump or George Soros. In the case of the latter there is more than enough money to go around after they die, neither the inheritance …

Fixed index annuities provide a mixture between a fixed annuity and a variable annuity.  They pay interest at a rate that fluctuates with market conditions, but the fluctuation is capped on either end: it will …

So, you’re a new parent. You’re probably discovering each day, just how expensive raising a child is going to be, especially a newborn! The costs of diapers, formula (if you choose not to breastfeed!), clothing, …

Estate tax is an evil term to most Americans, but most Americans really don’t have to worry about an estate tax. The estate tax only hits the wealthy. It was put into place for two …

Most neighbourhood complaints in the United Kingdom involve noise or anti social behaviour. Noise or anti-social behaviour can cause misery for the person who has to endure such a nuisance. These kinds of nuisances are …

Banks with great online banking services…. is there really such a thing? I have been with my bank for nearly 10 years now, cant say that is a great online banking facility, and I have …

For those of you who are thinking about buying the stocks of mining companies and the stock of those huge multinational oil corporations it is my opinion that they have reached the top of their …

Contrary to popular belief, the only way to give to charities is not through financial donations. Many people are able to find creative ways to help without going broke. There are actually many ways that …

On Dec. 9, 1980, one of the legends of rock and roll was gunned down as he returned home to his apartment at the Dakota in New York City. The world lost one of the …

Unclaimed property in North Carolina is handled through the Dept. of the State Treasurer. If you believe you have unclaimed property waiting for you in the state of North Carolina, you can check their website.  …

Checking the status of your tax refund is as easy as 1-2-3…4-5. First, though, you’ll need to know what your refund amount should be (as well as your Social Security Number and filing status, which …

When people fail to pay their rent at a storage unit, their contents may be sold at an auction. What you get may be a mystery, however you can make hundreds and even thousands of …

Student loans are a great way to help you pay your way through college, especially with the current economy. They allow you to put yourself through college without having to stress about balancing a full-time …

The most important thing you need to know about income tax on social security benefits is whether the benefits are taxable. Supplemental security income (SSI) are not taxable. Social security benefits (disability and survivor) may …

Savings no matter how small add up. With electrical cost on the rise it is more important than ever to reduce your utility bill. Is every light in the house on? Are you over plugged …

Drug abuse should be treated as a health problem rather than a crime problem because when you ban something it becomes attractive. Prohibition of alcohol is an example. Turning how we think about drugs round …

Today we hear a lot about “minimal coverage” or “lowest coverage allowed by law” in TV commercials for auto insurance. For individuals who need to be “legal for less” minimal coverage fills a need in …

Family-owned businesses are not for the faint of heart. As with any relationship, there are bound to be problems. The difference between the families who are able to successfully run a family business and those …

“Everything that can be invented has been invented” Charles H Duell, Commissioner US patent office, 1899 A decision has to be made by the Patent and Trademark Office as to whether an invention is protected …

Facebook is very popular. People use it, and other social networking sites, to keep in touch with family and friends, to post photographs and keep them informed. Users might think that their social network use …

You may have heard the benefits of investment property through such old saws as, “Real estate’s the only thing they’re not making any more of,” or, “Only real estate is real.” In the late nineties …

When couples divorce, or are not married in the first place, custody is one of the things that has to be worked out. In order to be able to work out a satisfactory custody arrangement, …

Have you ever walked onto a university campus or into the mall and see the booths? The ones offering a free gift for applying for their credit card? Yes! Those are the ones. I constantly …

There’s not a doubt in my mind that the jurors that made judgment on Casey Anthony and her actions had a tough job to do. You try putting someone away for a crime that can’t …