All About Financial Matters http://www.story-of-finance.com Discover of loads of articles on finance Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:19:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 story-of-financehttp://feedburner.google.com Don’t Let the Threat of Home Repossession Threaten Your Family’s Christmas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/story-of-finance/~3/9cgFCAp7kAs/dont-let-the-threat-of-home-repossession-threaten-your-familys-christmas.html http://www.story-of-finance.com/dont-let-the-threat-of-home-repossession-threaten-your-familys-christmas.html#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:19:55 +0000 Donald TrumpDuck http://localhost/wpready/?p=15555
Typically, when we think of Christmas time we think of presents, Christmas trees, Santa, family and that all important slap up meal – turkey, stuffing, pretty much any vegetable you want, those little sausages, stuffing and gallons of gravy! Well not gallons as such, but you get the picture.

However, the festive season also means additional financial burden for a large percentage of households. The nature of the holiday season means that overspending and debt go hand in hand with all the glittering promotions and gimmicky adverts - the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG - imrg.org) predicts that this year, 24 million UK citizens will spend a total of £5 billion this Christmas – that’s just online, and a 20 fold growth from 2000!

This will no doubt leave a lot of us with a temporary feeling of satisfaction, but the New Year hangover tends to last a little longer as we are very much a nation in debt, and that debt is getting larger. Total personal debt in the UK broke the £1.1 trillion barrier in June 2005 – only 11 months after breaking the £1 trillion barrier (source: creditaction.org.uk/debtstats.htm).

While managing debt month by month in this period of relatively low interest rate is easy for some, it quickly becomes a nightmare for those who over commit themselves and start defaulting on repayments and consequently both charges and interest soon mount up along with the threat of county court judgements and worse still, the threat of house repossession.

For people who are trying to sell their property during the festive season it can be very hard as there are few buyers in the market at this time of year.

Consider a quick property sale scheme to release equity from your house

One solution could be a company like A Quick Sale ( a-quick-sale.co.uk) – property investors who offer a quick property sale solution. Although you may receive less than the open market value of the property, the turnaround on the service is much quicker than selling your property through an estate agency – you don’t have to wait to find a potential buyer.

This can be an excellent solution for people who are facing eviction or repossession – you can release the equity in your house (within a matter of 5 working days) and even arrange to rent your property back so you don’t have to move out – there’s even a future buy back option where you can agree a set buy back price with the company.

By allowing consumers to free themselves from their debt, particularly during the Christmas period, services such as this can give people options where there were none before. No doubt clearing all your debts can be a huge relief and reduce a great deal of stress – but it also enables you to set up for the future – to regain financial stability before returning to the property ladder at a later date (when you otherwise would have been still paying off debts and no doubt accumulating more interest in the process). Credit Action report that “20% of us are still paying off our Christmas splurges up to six months later, and one in ten is still paying for last Christmas in November 2005” – why be part of those statistics if there are other options you can take?

Managing debt is an important part of modern life that many people fail to prioritise effectively until it’s too late, which is one of the key issues that has resulted in the rapid increase in levels of bankruptcy within the UK. There are lots of independent organisations set up within the UK that can help with debt related issues, most of which don’t charge for their services – these include the Citizens Advice Bureau (www.adviceguide.org.uk) and the National Debtline (www.nationaldebtline.co.uk) – the BBC also has a good list of organisations that can help out with personal debt - news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4441882.stm.

Debt problems are a very private issue that people rarely discuss openly with friends and family members – it is this hidden stress that usually creates more issues. If you are having problems with debt you are by no means unique. Problem debt shouldn’t carry the taboo that it does. By discussing ways to manage your debt issues with either friends or family members (who may surprise you with their wisdom) or with professionals skilled in these matters, you can find that the most painful aspect of debt can be lifted – the mental burden of feeling swamped and out of control. From there, it is just a numbers game and over time you can work towards not being part of the statistics anymore.

Peter Scott is a researcher for the internet marketing company Optimiser and a regular contributor to discussions on search engine marketing and directory building. optimiser.co.uk optimiser.co.uk

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]]> http://www.story-of-finance.com/dont-let-the-threat-of-home-repossession-threaten-your-familys-christmas.html/feed http://www.story-of-finance.com/dont-let-the-threat-of-home-repossession-threaten-your-familys-christmas.html Deciding when to File a Tax Return? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/story-of-finance/~3/Pp1PrED__dE/deciding-when-to-file-a-tax-return.html http://www.story-of-finance.com/deciding-when-to-file-a-tax-return.html#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:19:55 +0000 Donald TrumpDuck http://localhost/wpready/?p=15553 April 15th – “The Day of Reckoning”! Every year, millions of Americans get ready to pay taxes to Uncle Sam, or get ready to collect a tax refund from Uncle Sam; when did this become the great day that it is for taxpayers, and when are we actually required to file a income tax return? Let’s take a look at the beginnings of the income tax date of April 15 and why it was chosen?

The first known income tax that Americans were legally required to pay was enacted during the early 1860s, and the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The Civil War was proving very costly to finance, and the President and Congress created the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and enacted a law requiring citizens to pay federal income tax. This could be considered the start of our modern day income tax. This income tax was based on principles of graduated or progressive taxation and of withholding income at the source. The commissioner was given authority to assess, levy and collect federal income taxes. The authority to enforce tax laws by seizure of property and income and by prosecution.

Originally, the deadline for completing and filing your individual income tax was not April 15th. In the beginning, it was first set for March 1st. Then, during 1918, Congress pushed the date out to March 15th. Then, in the great overhaul of 1954, the date was once again moved forward to April 15th, and this is where it remains today. Why April 15th? The main thought from most scholars say the reasoning is that the date gives the IRS more time to handle the work load and more time to hang on to your money before offering a tax refund. This date has only been set this way for a little over 50 years. That’s not very long, in historical terms, and it could possibly be changed again.

If you are an individual taxpayer, you are required to file either a return or an extension of time to file (Form 4868) by April 15th. Corporate and other legal entities are required to file their federal income tax return by March 15th, and if not, they also must file an extension of time to file. What this extension does not do, is to extend the amount of time you have to pay any taxes due the government. So, if you are unable to ready your personal or business financial information in a timely manner, and have no reasonable estimate as to the amount of tax you may owe, you can expect to pay some form of penalty.

In the years following WWII, the burden of tax responsibility was shared fairly equally by the corporate world and the individual taxpayer. Today, however, the shift has been toward more responsibility on the part of the individual, and less on the business backs. To demonstrate how special interests have begun to overtake American politics, during 1867, public opinion was so strong, and the outcry of the general public so loud, that the President and Congress abolished the income tax law in 1872, and from 1872 until 1913 almost all of the revenue for government operation came from the sale of liquor, beer, wine, and tobacco. Although the income tax did make a small come back in 1894, it was found unconstitutional in 1895 by the U.S. Supreme Court because it was not apportioned among the states in conformity with the Constitution.

An interesting time during the formation and eventual taxation of America occurred during 1918. Until that point in time, the vast majority of tax revenue for government funding came from alcoholic beverage sales and high tariffs. In 1919, Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution that made it illegal to manufacture or sell alcohol; what would replace the revenue? American federal income tax was the proposed solution, and we’ve been paying since. Although during the great years known as Prohibition, many “revenue agents” spent their days tracking down “moon shiners” not tax evaders, the American citizen, the individual taxpayer took on the heavy burden of supporting government revenue, and it has become heavier with each passing year. On a side note, although “moon shining” was illegal, the “moon shiners” still had to pay taxes on the moon shine so they were incarcerated for tax evasion and not “moon shining”. Taxes seem to always come into play when looking for a way to prosecute someone.

Then, during 1942, the Revenue Act of 1942 was passed and the “New Deal” era was begun. Since that point in time, government control, power, and expenditures has continued to increase at a phenomenal rate, and today the American taxpayer supports a trillion dollar giant known as the United States government. This ravenous beast consumes more than 10% of our earned income each year, and if the Social Security Administration has their way, will continue to consume even more of our weekly earnings. We can foresee no other relief in sight.

Currently, all the tax regulations for this country are the responsibility of the Internal Revenue Service, and there are four major divisions of this government office: the Wage and Investment, Small/Business Self-Employed, the Large and Midsize Business and the Tax Exempt and Government Entities. Each division has responsibilities as they pertain to their individual specialty.

There continues to be talk on the hill to change the way taxes are calculated and collected. The most common themes are the flat tax and the national sales tax. Until Congress actually has the courage to step up to the plate and change it, taxes will remain as cumbersome as always.

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and vehicle lenders, few people recognize the value of comparing cash
advance lenders. Getting a cash advance loan is a life saver during
emergencies. After completing a short application, you can have up to $3000
deposited into your checking account within 24 hours. However, before
submitting an application, it would be wise to research and compare
various lenders.

Purpose of Payday Cash Advance Lenders

The primary purpose of cash advance lenders is to provide you with cash
during hard times. Emergencies occur during the worst times, generally
when we are short on cash. However, payday loan companies are intended
to help us get through those times. The money you obtain can be used
for car repairs, home improvements, unexpected bill, etc.

Because payday loans are not bank loans, there are no credit checks.
However, the loan has to be repaid. Lenders have different guidelines,
thus it is vital to compare at least three lenders before making a
decision. This way, you choose the lender with the terms and services that
best fits your circumstances.

Online Payday Lender Comparisons

The best place to compare cash advance lenders is online. Of course,
you could call each lender individually and ask a bunch of questions.
However, this method is very time consuming. During a money emergency,
time is of great value. By taking advantage of the Internet, you save
time.

Online comparisons will include detail information about many lenders.
To begin, the comparison websites will list each payday loan company’s
lending requirements. Will you be required to fax documents? Moreover,
you will find information about the approval time, and estimated time
of bank deposit. Before applying, you can also review each lender’s loan
fee. Typical fees range from $15 to $40 for every $100 borrowed.

Comparing lenders is very important. This way, you avoid paying higher
loan fees. In addition, comparing lenders will provide information on
each loan company’s maximum loan amount. This amount ranges from $500 to
$3,000. In most cases, loan companies have a maximum first loan amount
of $300 to $500. After reviewing the information included on online
payday loan guide websites, you can choose the company with the best loan
package, submit an online application, and wait for your approval.

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Sports credit cards work just like any other credit card, but every time you use them you collect reward points. These can be exchanged for sporting merchandise, tickets, and even VIP passes to events in your chosen sport.

There are credit cards available for a wide range of sports and pastimes. They include NFL, NASCAR, Major League Baseball, World Series of Poker (WSOP), and even fishing. A typical example is the Major League Baseball “Extra Bases” credit card. Card holders earn one point for every net retail dollar spent, which is redeemable for MLB autographed memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime MLB experiences, cash rewards and travel with no blackout dates. New holders get an official MLB licensed jersey after their first qualifying transaction. The card also offers a 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.

Of course, before applying for any credit card, you should study the terms and conditions carefully and ensure it is suitable for your needs. Reward cards are great for people who pay off their entire balance every month. If you will not be doing this, however, it is more important to look for a card with a low APR. Otherwise there is a risk that the value of any rewards you receive will be outweighed by the extra interest you are paying.

Naturally, I do not recommend that you spend more than you normally would on your credit card just to get your mitts on the rewards. If you’re a sports fan, however, you may as well put your normal spending on your sports credit card, to enjoy the free benefits in your favorite sport.

As with all credit cards, though, it is important to shop around and not simply apply for the first card you see. Different cards offer different combinations of terms and incentives, and the best card for one person may not be the same as for another. Independent credit card comparison sites such as

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How To Qualify For The Loan?

Let us begin with the qualifying requirements for the low cost payday loan. As already mentioned you will be astonished when you come to know about very few requirements for availing the loan. Unlike other traditional loans, you do not have to sweat about satisfying the lending organization. However, you have to fulfill two basic requirements for this purpose.

The first requirement is related with your employment status. Low cost payday loan companies feel it necessary that you should be in the same organization for at least three months. This makes them feel that you are having a steady source of income and can make the repayments on time.

Another essential requirement is that you should have a valid checking account. This is required to ensure the smooth transfer of money both at the time of getting instant online payday loan and making repayment. No low cost payday loan is going to approve your loan if you do not fulfill this requirement. They do not want to deliver money by any other means and believe only in electronic transfer of money.

Processing Speed Is Very Fast

The speed at which the low cost payday loan company processes your application is yet another reason for surprise. Gone are the days when you had to wait for days to get approval after sending your application. With everything going online, you submit your application also online so it immediately reaches the lender. On receiving your application, lenders also take swift actions and you get approval in very short time. If nothing goes wrong, then you can watch money coming in your bank account in less than an hour. Do you expect any other to get money faster than this?

Many people hesitate in talking to anyone in person for getting a loan. You are saved from this humiliation also when you apply online for a low cost payday loan.

Some people are lucky and find a payday-cashadvance.com/CheapPaydayLoan.html low cost payday loan. Generally, cash advance loan is considered high risk lending because it is a bad credit guaranteed payday loan and people with bad credit can take a payday loan. The high-risk profile of a personal payday loan makes it expensive when compared to other sources of funding. However, the online process of payday-cashadvance.com/InstantOnlinePaydayLoan.html instant online payday loan makes it possible for you to get cash in as fast as one hour and this is the reason why many people prefer to take a fast easy payday loan even though it is expensive. Visit payday-cashadvance.com/index.html Payday Cash Advance for more information on payday loan application process, costs, eligibility requirements, and tips to get a cheap payday loan.

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The checklist below will help you do this and help you make bigger FOREX profits.

1. Only Buy Courses That Give Specifics

You don’t need to buy basic information on indicators how to place orders or how the markets work there is plenty of this information provided free on the net.

Get specific tools and methods only that can help you improve profitability.

2. Is the seller a trader or a writer?

The bulk of courses are not sold by traders they are sold to make money from books sales with convincing copy. Find out some background and the best way is covered in the next point:

3. Does the Course Have a track record?

You will see many FOREX courses sold that claim to be 90% accurate or have hypothetical track records, but you want one that’s real and has been verified.

The acid test of a FOREX trading course is if it has made some money and you have proof from the vendor.

Keep in mind when you buy a course you want profit potential and a past track record is a good indication of what it may do in the future.

4. Money back guarantee

Any reputable FOREX Trading course will give you a money back guarantee.

This means you can see if the hype matches the reality when you study it.

5. Is the method revealed

You need to know how the methods logic.

If you do not you won’t have the confidence to trade with discipline.

Never buy systems or methods you don’t understand, signals you follow blindly or black box automated systems where the logic is not revealed.

6. Ignore day trading courses

They don’t make money. Trading within a daily time span sounds good but does not work and is a mugs game.

The key to making profits with a FOREX Trading system is to cut losses and run profits.

In day trading you can’t run your profits to cover your inevitable losses.

Add in transaction costs and you have a recipe for losses.

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Getting a good FOREX Trading course is really common sense and the above tips will help you weed out the minority of FOREX Trading courses that can help you increase your trading profits.

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If you satisfy the above criteria and if you have a valid checking bank account, you will receive an approval for the loan within an hour. On approval of the instant no fax payday loan, you would have to provide a post dated check to the lender for the amount of the loan plus the financial interest charges. Alternatively, you can also give an authorization to your bank to electronically transfer the loan amount to the lender’s account when you receive your next paycheck. Thereafter, the amount of the easy payday loan will be transferred to your checking account on the very next working day.

If you find that it will become difficult for you to fulfill your repayment obligation, you can request for a roll over of the easy payday loan but this will prove to be very costly. As it is, the finance charge for such payday cash loan is very high. It costs between $15 and $50 to borrow $ 100 for two weeks which in terms of APR is extremely high. You’ll be lucky to get away with these charges if you can repay the loan on time but if you try to roll over the loan, the finance charges and the fee will increase tremendously.

A Word Of Caution

Easy payday loan is an excellent solution for your short-term requirement of money especially if you are overwhelmed with an emergency situation. However, it’s necessary to weigh the consequences of taking this loan in relation to the damage that might be caused by the adverse situation that you might be facing. On the other hand, you should never think of taking an easy payday loan to supplement your income or think of it as a solution to a long term problem. Moreover, you should never make it a habit to take a cash advance before every payday. It’s advisable to make a family budget and try to live within your means. Instead of depending on such easy payday loans, you should try to inculcate the habit of setting aside a small sum of money every month into a savings account so that it can see you through a rainy day.

best-paydayloan.com/easy_payday_loan.htm Easy payday loan is so easy to get and can really save you from an emergency situation but you should not make a habit of taking a cash advance before every payday. With the advent of loans such as instant best-paydayloan.com/no_faxing_payday_loan.htm no fax payday loan or fast payday loan, taking cash advance has become a child’s play. Read on at best-paydayloan.com Best Payday Loan to find out more regarding the precautions to be taken for payday loans.

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One of your most creative ways of moving away from happiness has been through consumer debt. Your fixation with spending, gives you little time to contemplate being whole, until it hits you in the face with a debt load that you can no longer manage.

The Black Plague of the industrialized world is debt for consumer goods and services. No matter how you may reason it, going into debt to buy a big screen TV or stereo system, a new boat, or lawn furniture, just is not necessary. You have been taught that all of these things are necessary to be happy and successful. You have moved away from happiness in order to feel it again by learning how to be miserable. Now that you are up to your ears in bills, you think that you would be happy again, if only you did not owe all this money.

As adults, you spend one third of your lives paying of loans and mortgages, another third of your life paying taxes. The last third is supporting someone else. The fourth third you get to keep for yourself. Debt is the majour contributing factor in marriage and business break-ups. Where is there room for happiness in this chaos?

Consumerism feeds the fat pockets of debt. It is like bulimia, you eat and eat and eat, then puke it all back up, only to start over again. Consumerism is the industrialized world’s version of happiness. Because humanity has moved so far away from happiness, he no longer understands what it is, and believes that “things,” make him happy. He cannot live without things. Because he is unhappy and notices that other people appear to be happy with their things, he believes that if only he had one of those, he would be happy also.

The insanity is that you have been collectively doing this thing repeatedly for so long, you do not believe you can be happy without spending and going into debt. Humanity has not learned from this mistake. You cannot buy happiness. You must be happy first, and then your spending will reflect that happiness and will not be dependant on the spending.

Debt is the cancer that kills your happiness. Move away from spending and debt and get in touch with your true feelings and basic needs. When you begin to move to this place of wholeness, you will never do anything that could jeopardize that happiness. Money does not buy happiness in place of a failed belief system. At best it is only a temporarily relief like debt consolidation until you start the cycle over again.

Life lived simply, allows lots of room for happiness, it is the playground of happy people. Happiness comes naturally to all beings at birth; you then learn how to be unhappy before you can move back to the experience of happiness.

Roy E. Klienwachter is a resident of British Columbia, Canada. A student of NLP, ordained minister, New Age Light Worker and Teacher. Roy has written and published five books on New Age wisdom. Roy’s books are thought provoking and designed to empower you to take responsibility for your life and what you create. His books and articles are written in the simplicity and eloquence of Zen wisdom.

You may not always agree with what he has to say. You will always come away with a new perspective and your thinking will never be the same.

Roy’s style is honest and comes straight from the heart without all the metaphorical mumble jumble and BS.

Visit Roy at: klienwachter.com klienwachter.com

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The American Express card application only takes a few minutes to fill out and you can be carrying the top choice credit card within the market. The bonus and advantage of having this credit card is having a no preset spending limit. American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Student Credit Cards have been the leading credit cards. Other advantages are low annual interest rate, no annual fee and a reward program with every purchase.

By using the internet you can find many different credit card offers, and you will find that American Express has many different options and offers. You can find the best deal on the internet and applications are easy to fill out at your leisure. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Credit Card and Student Credit Cards have been the leading credit cards. Apply today and start enjoying the perks that the American Express credit card offers. It is definitely a credit card with so much to offer!

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]]> http://www.story-of-finance.com/you-have-all-heard-of-the-big-name-credit-cards.html/feed http://www.story-of-finance.com/you-have-all-heard-of-the-big-name-credit-cards.html How To Choose The Right Tax Attorney http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/story-of-finance/~3/FTKieXYvDVQ/how-to-choose-the-right-tax-attorney.html http://www.story-of-finance.com/how-to-choose-the-right-tax-attorney.html#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:19:55 +0000 Donald TrumpDuck http://localhost/wpready/?p=15537 It is absolutely necessary to choose the right tax attorney if you are burdened with tax issues such as being audited, having IRS tax debt, being accused of investment fraud or other IRS-related concerns. If you ignoring the tax problem will only make it worse it is best to get a tax lawyer. If you wait too late you could be subject to tax penalties that include fines, interest, liens, garnishment and other penalties up to imprisonment. With so much at stake when dealing with tax legal issues you should find an attorney who specializes in tax law.

If you have decided to use the services of a tax lawyer, you need to know how to find a good tax attorney.

Attorneys may be a general practitioner or a specialist. You need an attorney that specializes in tax law. Also, a good reputation and track record with former clients are important. The tax attorney should be in good standing with the IRS and any bar association.

Another consideration must be the attorney’s fee. Now, be aware that legal representation may not be cheap. However, with you attempting to remedy the tax situation yourself, the cost to you could be multiple. First, consider the cost. The actual attorney fee will vary depending on location, the nature and complexity of the case, the particular lawyer involved and the tax attorney’s hourly rate. So before you jump and choose a tax attorney that seems ideal, to prevent delay and disappointment, make sure that you can afford the representation.

Contact a few tax attorneys and ask about their fee schedule, find a payment arrangement that fits your situation. Most reputable tax attorneys will require a down payment for work performed, this is known in the industry as a “retainer”. The retainer amount will vary. Part of the retainer will be refunded if the total amount is not used.

Here are some common fee structures:

I. Fixed or Flat Rate: This is an arrangement were specific legal services are covered by set fees.

II. Hourly Rate: Very common. Fees will be assessed based on the time the tax attorney spends on your legal issues.

III. Contingency Fee: Is a fixed percentage of the amount of recovery the tax lawyer is able to secure, which will serve as the attorney’s fee. However, there are other expenses such as court costs, filing fees, copies, phone charges and more that will be your responsibility.

A successful tax lawyer with a proven track record will likely have a background in tax law, either as a course of study or in service in the IRS. They will also probably have financial experience in some other field such as a Certified Public Accountant. If you have a tax issue involving the IRS, make sure that you choose a tax attorney that is licensed to represent clients before the IRS.

In choosing the right tax attorney you want to know if the tax attorney will handle your case personally or refer it out. How many cases has the tax lawyer or firm handled. What is the ratio of cases that went to trial to those that were settled and the outcomes of those cases.

You must share personal, sensitive and confidential information, make sure you choose someone you are comfortable with. Ultimately, it is essential to choose a tax attorney that you can trust to represent your interest and bring relief to your tax issues.

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