Forcing Father to pay for Child Support is unethical, when the money that is being paid is neither intended nor required for the benefit of the child. As an example,evaluate this following specific case: 1) …

Once again consumer advocates call for the abolition of pay day loans, citing the financial misery they cause to those trapped in the cycle of pay day loan debt. However those who are juggling several …

Stealing mail for information is one of the fastest and easiest ways for criminals to pilfer money and it is currently on the rise in metropolises like Vancouver Canada where drug addition and an expensive …

Mandatory minimum distributions from traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) must begin by April 1 of the year after the plan’s owner reaches 70-1/2 years of age. Failure to begin taking the minimum distribution at this point …

In recent years the potential for student loan forgiveness has vastly improved, with a growth in both federal and state programs available. Additional programs are also available through the voluntary sector and the military. Forgiveness is …

House “flipping” has become the American obsession these days. After all there are entire television series on the subject! Here’s a user friendly set of guidelines to help you “flip” a house. First, select the …

Owning more than one home affects the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by increasing net asset value for a family. Since assets are a significant factor in the FAFSA ‘application’, and the FAFSA …

In 2010, 46 people were executed in America (seven fewer than the number of murders in the town of Flint, Michigan): 44 of the condemned received a lethal injection, one died in the century old electric chair …

As a smart consumer, you check your credit card statements every month for errors and unexpected charges. But did you know that the most lucrative fee the credit card companies collect doesn’t show up on …

Bargain hunting for home decorating materials can be a great way to save money. If you have the time and patience, there are great deals to be found. When money is tight, shopping at thrift …

If you are caught driving drunk in Texas it is likely you could find yourself being charged with a DWI. What most people don’t realize about the DWI process is that a qualified Texas DWI …

I want to make it simple for Individuals wishing to invest their savings in selected corporation tailored to meet their requirement, to let you know howTo find high quality products, and real source of income …

The Child and Dependent Care Credit is a non-refundable tax credit for unreimbursed childcare expenses paid by working tax payers. The Child and Dependent Care Credit was designed to encourage taxpayers to pay childcare expenses …

DOWN MARKETS CAN BE GOOD NEWS FOR MUTUAL FUND INVESTORS Investor psychology is the same everywhere. Investors shy away from investments in down markets more out of panic than logic. Conventional wisdom suggests that you …

Online banking has become the norm for most banking related transactions which was earlier done through visiting the bank physically and by filing multiple forms. It makes life so easy for most people and saves …

I have sold health insurance for a number of years I describe it to my clients as asset protection. An extended stay in the hospital can cost you your home and even the estate you …

Credit card is a rectangular thin sheet of 31/8 x 21/8 inches, issued by a credit card issuer. It carries such information on you as your name, issue and expiry dates, and card number. At …

The greed that has been driving the Credit Industry has started to create the downfall of society in the United States. The lenders have been feeding on the borrowers main human weakness, greed. It has …

“Sell low, buy high.” It’s the worst possible stock advice – and it’s why you don’t want to pull out of the stock market when it’s down. Yes, Wall Street took a huge dive in …

For investors, convexity is a tool used to help measure the amount of risk to which a bond portfolio is exposed. Specifically, the concept of convexity helps investors holding bonds determine the effect interest rates …

For many of those who are planning to purchase a property or build a house, securing a mortgage is the preferred choice. At times, people who have already entered into mortgage agreements will want to …

When most people think of homeowner’s insurance, they think of protection against theft, fire or natural disaster, and they think of a loss in terms of damage to the home or its contents. As such, …

Homeowner’s insurance policies are an important part of home ownership. Not all policies are created equal and it is vital for not only new homeowners but for seasoned veterans to read their policy carefully, including …

Real estate investing success brings with it one notorious problem tax liabilities from your profits. However, by using part of the IRS tax law specifically a “Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange” you can legally stave …

Okay, the worst has happened. Whether it is because of your own fault or some fickle circumstance, you owe the IRS money on previous years income. Instead of spending sleepless nights and anxious days worrying …

Credit bureaus collect all your information regarding your outstanding credit. They record any defaults, past dues, how many times you are late, what your outstanding balances are and how long you have had a credit …

What is the issue concerning whether or not marijuana use should be legal or not? If you look at the history of marijuana, it was originally made illegal because the government at one time thought …

Apple (AAPL) With razor sharp lines, the nineteen-fifties styled suits of emerging corporations, clashed with the casual, unkempt sentiment of the sixties determined to shake off the “establishment.” This atmosphere and attitude created the tectonic …

This can be a double-edged sword. Emotions, either way, play a pivotal role in our financial health.   Indeed, there are many people, who, when they are in a good mood, spend money like it is …

Freedoms under the U.S. Constitution apply differently to different kinds of businesses. For partnerships and sole proprietorships, constitutional freedoms apply individually to their owners and employees, rather than to the business itself. However, some freedoms …