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Corporate Bonds Explained
When discussing investments, stocks and bonds are often lumped together. Perhaps it’s because both are securities that are issued by corporations. Or perhaps it’s because they both carry a significant amount of risk. Corporate bonds are debt securities that are sold to investors. They are created for the purpose of raising capital for a company, usually [...]
Continue reading...Equal Pay Act Explained
Friday, May 22, 2009
In decades past, gender discrimination in the workplace was rampant. It was perfectly legal for employers to pay women less than men who were in the same position, even if their seniority and quality of work were equal for accounting. Newspapers even published job listings for men and women separately, and the same jobs advertised [...]
Continue reading...What’s In, What’s Out with Home Buyers in 2009?
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Source: realestatelawtips.com IN - Sidelined home buyers. Family or lifestyle additions, or changes made in real estate in the last three years are forcing those waiting out the market transition to finally get off the fence and say, “It’s time for our family to buy the new home that suits our new needs.” - Home uplifts. Not a [...]
Continue reading...Five Common Financial Lies
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Lies come in all shapes and sizes. But some of the most common types of lies between couples are those of that involve personal finances. Sometimes they’re told with the couple or family’s best interests in mind. Other times, they are just cover-ups for bad decision making or inappropriate behavior on the guilty party’s part. [...]
Continue reading...What Is the Difference Between a Fixed and Variable Annuity?
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The annuity is a very unique type of investment. Instead of a bank or stock broker, investors obtain annuities through an insurance company. And while annuities have certain things in common with life insurance, they are not the same thing. They offer low risk while providing an opportunity to receive guaranteed income for a given [...]
Continue reading...Low oil prices affect Iraq military plans
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009 (United Press International) — Iraq’s plans to outfit its military forces with new equipment by the time U.S. troops withdraw in 2012 are in peril because of low oil prices, officials say. Baghdad is facing a budgeting crunch because of the continuing depressed world oil market, which is robbing the country of funds [...]
Continue reading...Top 10 Year-End Tax Tips
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Source: Tax-tips.org Whether you are flying high with savvy investments, rebounding from recent losses, or still struggling to get off the ground, you can save a bundle on your taxes if you make the right moves before the end of the year. But be careful. Some easy-to-follow advice that you read in the papers, or hear [...]
Continue reading...Payment Protection Insurance: Pros and Cons!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
According to one statistic, payment protection insurance claims have risen to 118% in the US alone. This is due, in large part, to the recession and high unemployment figures. What is payment protection insurance or PPI? Basically, it provides a buffer for anyone who has become ill or unemployed by protecting loan payments and preventing the [...]
Continue reading...Determine a Gas Budget When Planning a Road Trip
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
There was a time when road trips were among the best vacation options for those budgeting. But with rising gas prices, they have become much more expensive. Even so, many vacationers still enjoy hitting the road and seeing the sights along the way. When planning a road trip, it’s crucial to estimate gas costs as accurately [...]
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Friday, May 22, 2009
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