On 13 Aug., 1969, the death penalty (or capital punishment) came to an end in England. For the first time ever, no one would be sentenced to death anymore on English Shores for committing the …

If you filed for bankruptcy but still want to go to college and need student loans to go, don’t feel financing your education is impossible. While private loans are virtually an impossibility, students that filed …

If you have been searching for a loan or other financial product recently and have been unsuccessful, it is likely because you have a lower credit score than the lender will accept. Very few people …

Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) is a company which produces and generates electricity, providing power to over 5.4 million customers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The company was formed after a 2000 merger between Unicom …

Can we learn something from the threat to Fort Dix? The National Rifle Association’s pernicious propaganda combined with popular misunderstandings of American history seem to dominate in the minds of many who address this issue. …

The origin of the 14th amendment came during the American Civil War; before and after the war, former slaves (Blacks) were not considered citizens. Ultimately the 14th amendment was ratified in succession to its predecessor …

Definition: A Bond is a contracted debt that obligates the borrower to pay periodical interest (except zero coupon bond) and to repay principal at maturity to lender. The borrower is the issuer of the bond,the …

A “lien” is a form of security interest where property is used to ensure repayment of a loan or performance of some other contractual obligation.  Think mortgage, for instance. A “tax lien” is when the …

Owning a home is one of the most satisfying experiences a family can have, but owning a home can also expose you to insurance liabilities. There are a number of common hazards that can endanger …

These days Americans are being forced to deal with a number of economic plagues.  Perhaps the foremost is the largest unemployment in the history of our nation.  It is estimated that 14 million Americans currently …

In the world of investing there are many expressions and phrases that are commonly used among professionals, but that can sometimes seem quite confusing to the general public. While not as bewildering as the actual …

IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. It is actually a kind of retirement investment plan, but there are features that are unique to a self directed IRA plan that makes it stand out from its …

It was supposed to signal a new era: Social media meets Wall Street. It was the launch of the initial public offering (IPO) of the stock of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB). On May 18, 2012, its …

Black’s Law Dictionary defines a breach of contract as a “iolation of a contractual obligation by failing to perform one’s own promise, by repudiating it, or by interfering with another party’s performance.”  The Second Restatement …

It is an unfortunate fact in today’s society that about half of marriages end in divorce, and lawyers make a great deal of money from marital discord and discontentment.  However, many divorces can be handled …

Students are increasingly wary of running up high levels of student loan debt to finance college as costs rise year on year. Whilst it helps to be born into a wealthy family with a silver …

An unsecured loan is a very popular type of loan. In this type of loan, you do not put up any collateral such as a house. This makes it more of a risk for the …

Searching for the best printable coupons online can be a bit intimidating. There are several sites promising that they have the best savings, yet then one finds out it’s just another advertisement. There are legitimate …

Sooner or later enough facts will come to the light of day in which to prove the guilt or innocence of the Attorney General. This question must be answered: Were those attorneys fired for purely …

It’s a must have for anyone driving. And yes, it’s expensive. But auto insurance doesn’t have to take you for granted. Many people are victims of obnoxiously high rates and figure there’s little to nothing …

It is difficult to define what property is the best for investment purposes, but if you are a developer or a builder there are key factors that can impact the true value of the property. …

Perhaps one of the most overlooked things by the college student is renter’s insurance. Most students think little about this. The idea is to simply save money or they may believe they don’t have a …

An exemption from UK value added tax (VAT) applies to the supply by an eligible body of education and vocational training. The exemption also applies to research if supplied to another eligible body. An eligible …

A mortgage is the only way most people can afford to become a homeowner. However, every mortgage holder would like to be rid of that mortgage as painlessly as possible. These ways to pay less …

When a divorce is the sole reason for a change, no one wins and the outcome can have drastic repercussions. Unfortunately, one of the most important changes to a family or couple is the final …

“Flag Burning Should Forever Be Legal” Imagine this scenario: you are watching the news and they go to a protest rally in China. Students are protesting for women’s rights and start burning the flag. Immediatly …

Today, thousands or even millions of people or corporations owe money from another. In America alone, about 46% of their population has suffered the negative and stress-inducing effects of debt. Debt is seen as a …

Investing Opportunities in Gold A few months back it was hard to believe that gold prices could go past $1000 an ounce so soon. When they did, it was a surprise. Anyway the expectation is …

Overspending is a serious problem for almost all couples, and that is especially true with the economy in the state it’s in today. If you have a spouse who is constantly swiping the credit card …

With all of the modern problems in the world, when someone is preparing to travel overseas they may be worried that the worst could happen to them. While we don’t like to think about such …