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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Various ways to earn money online with Google
If you are looking to make some money, then you can try to make money online using Google AdSense. The following websites all work with Google AdSense.
I. Hub Pages
You could write Hub Pages and earn money when people click on Google ads. You write how to articles on information you enjoy or like. You can write about food, sports, politics, or any other topic. You can ad pictures, videos, and links to other websites. You can also get money from trackers in banners and links if people sign up. It takes awhile to figure that out but the website and other writers have explained how to on the website. Here my link with the highest paying keywords.
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/How-to-find-the-key-words-for-the-highest-pay-for-click-ads
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The highest paying ads appear to be associated with online casinos, drugs, and nutrisystem. If you can work those into your Hubs, then it may improve your revenue.
You can write Hub Pages on any topic you enjoy and want to share on the Internet. You then get paid for the advertizing placed in your content by Google. Here is an example:
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/BP-CEO-and-Goldman-Sachs-sell-BP-shares-before-oil-spill
If don’t like to write articles, then you may want to consider another web site like Webanswers or Flixya mentioned below.
II. Webanswers
If you like to answer questions, you could answer questions at webanswers. You need to get 10 accepted answers before you can earn any royalties off the questions. It takes a lot of time and you don’t really know if anyone will answer your questions, so writing a blog or Hub Pages may be better because you are creating content. Here is link to webanswers:
http://www.webanswers.com/misc/what-do-you-think-should-be-done-to-bp-for-the-oil-spill-in-the-f933fd
At webanswers your answer needs to be accepted before you earn any money so writing hubs or blogging may be more beneficial. I try using this website when I get stuck and can’t come up with ideas to write about on Hub Pages. It seems like the ads pay less than Hub Pages but there is more traffic.
III. Blogging:
If you start blogging make sure you create your account from Hub Pages so everything is linked so you can share you Hub Pages to your blog. Xomba also lets you share your book marks or stories to your blog. Here is a link to my blog:
http://marksfunblog.blogspot.com/
IV. Flixya
If you like to share pictures, blogs, and video, then you may want to try Flixya. You can upload public domain photos and videos or your own photos and videos and get paid if people click on the Google Ads on your page. I try using this website when I get stuck and can’t come up with ideas to write about on Hub Pages. You can also blog. Here is a link to Flixya:
http://www.flixya.com/user/Andy471
V. Xomba
If you like to show websites and tell stories then Xomba may be a good web site for you. You can link to other websites or link to your blog or hub pages. You write at least 50 words providing information about the link. Here my link:
http://www.xomba.com/user/andy471
VI. Conclusion
These are a few ways I have been using to make money online using Google Ad Sense. I try not to do one thing all the time because I tend to get bored doing the same thing. You may want to check out above mentioned websites. What you choose depends upon what you like doing.
Here is a link with more information:
Various ways to earn money online with Google
I. Hub Pages
You could write Hub Pages and earn money when people click on Google ads. You write how to articles on information you enjoy or like. You can write about food, sports, politics, or any other topic. You can ad pictures, videos, and links to other websites. You can also get money from trackers in banners and links if people sign up. It takes awhile to figure that out but the website and other writers have explained how to on the website. Here my link with the highest paying keywords.
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/How-to-find-the-key-words-for-the-highest-pay-for-click-ads
target=”_blank”
The highest paying ads appear to be associated with online casinos, drugs, and nutrisystem. If you can work those into your Hubs, then it may improve your revenue.
You can write Hub Pages on any topic you enjoy and want to share on the Internet. You then get paid for the advertizing placed in your content by Google. Here is an example:
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/BP-CEO-and-Goldman-Sachs-sell-BP-shares-before-oil-spill
If don’t like to write articles, then you may want to consider another web site like Webanswers or Flixya mentioned below.
II. Webanswers
If you like to answer questions, you could answer questions at webanswers. You need to get 10 accepted answers before you can earn any royalties off the questions. It takes a lot of time and you don’t really know if anyone will answer your questions, so writing a blog or Hub Pages may be better because you are creating content. Here is link to webanswers:
http://www.webanswers.com/misc/what-do-you-think-should-be-done-to-bp-for-the-oil-spill-in-the-f933fd
At webanswers your answer needs to be accepted before you earn any money so writing hubs or blogging may be more beneficial. I try using this website when I get stuck and can’t come up with ideas to write about on Hub Pages. It seems like the ads pay less than Hub Pages but there is more traffic.
III. Blogging:
If you start blogging make sure you create your account from Hub Pages so everything is linked so you can share you Hub Pages to your blog. Xomba also lets you share your book marks or stories to your blog. Here is a link to my blog:
http://marksfunblog.blogspot.com/
IV. Flixya
If you like to share pictures, blogs, and video, then you may want to try Flixya. You can upload public domain photos and videos or your own photos and videos and get paid if people click on the Google Ads on your page. I try using this website when I get stuck and can’t come up with ideas to write about on Hub Pages. You can also blog. Here is a link to Flixya:
http://www.flixya.com/user/Andy471
V. Xomba
If you like to show websites and tell stories then Xomba may be a good web site for you. You can link to other websites or link to your blog or hub pages. You write at least 50 words providing information about the link. Here my link:
http://www.xomba.com/user/andy471
VI. Conclusion
These are a few ways I have been using to make money online using Google Ad Sense. I try not to do one thing all the time because I tend to get bored doing the same thing. You may want to check out above mentioned websites. What you choose depends upon what you like doing.
Here is a link with more information:
Various ways to earn money online with Google
Monday, June 28, 2010
How to invest in currency
How to invest in currency:
With the U.S. Government spending so much money investors are looking to diversify with foreign currencies as most people feel the stock these days is not much better than online gambling. You can buy ETFs, CDs in foreign currencies, or forex trading.
ETFs are good way for a stock investor to currencies without trading currencies. CYB is an ETF that invests in the Chinese Yuan. This ETF may be a good investment considering the Chinese having indicated that they will let their currency rise against the US Dollar. FXY invests in Japan’s Yen. You can even invest in ETFs which holds a basket of currencies from a specific region. Here is a link to some more information on currency ETFs.
http://etf.stock-encyclopedia.com/category/currency-etfs.html
If you think the market may go lower, then you can also invest in ETFs that short the market or an industry. You can even invest in the dollar UUP or the inverse of the dollar UDN as indicated by the following article:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-etfs-allow-investors-to-play-us-dollar-movements
ETFs allow you trade in and out of the funds. Most mutual funds discourage an investor from buying and selling the fund. Some even charge redemption fees.
EverBank allows you to purchase CD’s in a foreign currency. The minimum amount of is $10,000. You can invest in currency CD from all over the word including Australian and New Zealand currency CDs. Here is link to their website:
http://www.everbank.com/001Currency.aspx
Another way to invest is currencies is Forex trading. Forex trading requires that you establish an account to trade currencies. The currency market is volatile and this may not be a wise decision for the beginning investor. You should consult your broker or find a broker experienced in trading currencies. Here is a link to a website to trade FOREX:
http://www.oanda.com/
If you are interested in currencies, then you should do your own research to see if it is right investment for you. You should also talk to your broker or investment advisor about investing in currencies.
Here is a link with additional information:
How to invest in currency
With the U.S. Government spending so much money investors are looking to diversify with foreign currencies as most people feel the stock these days is not much better than online gambling. You can buy ETFs, CDs in foreign currencies, or forex trading.
ETFs are good way for a stock investor to currencies without trading currencies. CYB is an ETF that invests in the Chinese Yuan. This ETF may be a good investment considering the Chinese having indicated that they will let their currency rise against the US Dollar. FXY invests in Japan’s Yen. You can even invest in ETFs which holds a basket of currencies from a specific region. Here is a link to some more information on currency ETFs.
http://etf.stock-encyclopedia.com/category/currency-etfs.html
If you think the market may go lower, then you can also invest in ETFs that short the market or an industry. You can even invest in the dollar UUP or the inverse of the dollar UDN as indicated by the following article:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-etfs-allow-investors-to-play-us-dollar-movements
ETFs allow you trade in and out of the funds. Most mutual funds discourage an investor from buying and selling the fund. Some even charge redemption fees.
EverBank allows you to purchase CD’s in a foreign currency. The minimum amount of is $10,000. You can invest in currency CD from all over the word including Australian and New Zealand currency CDs. Here is link to their website:
http://www.everbank.com/001Currency.aspx
Another way to invest is currencies is Forex trading. Forex trading requires that you establish an account to trade currencies. The currency market is volatile and this may not be a wise decision for the beginning investor. You should consult your broker or find a broker experienced in trading currencies. Here is a link to a website to trade FOREX:
http://www.oanda.com/
If you are interested in currencies, then you should do your own research to see if it is right investment for you. You should also talk to your broker or investment advisor about investing in currencies.
Here is a link with additional information:
How to invest in currency
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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In conclusion, you should check out the highest paying key words and use these words in your Hubs. I think the key to generating more revenue is writing more Hub Pages including these key words. As every person is different, you may have a different way of increasing revenue from Hub Pages.
Here is a link with more info:
How to find the key words for the highest pay for click ads
The key to making money on Hub Pages is creating content people want to view. You also want to find the highest paying click for view ads on Google. Google does not make this information public. 7search.com does make this information public. Here is a list of the top 100 key words from the website:
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In conclusion, you should check out the highest paying key words and use these words in your Hubs. I think the key to generating more revenue is writing more Hub Pages including these key words. As every person is different, you may have a different way of increasing revenue from Hub Pages.
Here is a link with more info:
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How to find topic to write about to make money on HubPages
How to use find topics to write about on Hub Pages to make more money:
The key to making money on Hub Pages is creating content people want to view are interested in buying the items Google advertizes. The key to doing this is figuring out where how many people are viewing your hub pages. You can check the number of people viewing your hub pages in a day, seven days, or forever under your account on My Hub Statistics. A good way to figure out where the traffic is going is to look at the highest number of views in one day. You can then use this information to write more hubs in this area. The feature also provides what areas are increasing in traffic. If you have this information, then you can write more articles in these areas.
I have written a lot of hubs on current events and politics. I usually get these ideas from watching CNN or the news. It seems like they do get more traffic, but no one really hits on the ads.
You can also go to Google and search for the top ten search items. It will give you ideas to write about. You would think that if the Google search terms are hot then if you use those terms in Hub, then you would be able to get web traffic of the term in your hub page. You write about an issue you love, have personal knowledge about, or are interested in and do your own research on the issue. I think this is a great way to get ideas for Hub Pages.
I have looked on Hub Pages on the idea areas and written about a topic suggested by that feature. I think everyone does that because once I finished my article and linked it to other hub pages it looked like everyone had written an article on the topic.
There are hubs that indicate there are key words to place in your hubs like student loan consolidation, rental cars, airport rental cars, or mesothelioma lawyers. Who knows if this works? Also Google Ad sense is not the easiest program to use. I have recently figured out how to track my hub pages. It takes awhile to figure it out. In Google Ad Sense, you can track the channels and figure out where you are getting the most clicks. You can then write more web pages related to the topics were you are getting your most clicks.
I think the key is writing more Hub Pages. I have written some Hub Pages in weekly contest on Hub Pages. You can link your Hubs to other hubs in the food category. There are some real experts in this area. It is good way to write different articles so you don’t get bored writing the same articles.
Once, you write your articles you should then use the share feature to share your articles on blog, MySpace, Twitter, Face book, and Digg. You can also use Xomba to write about your own book mark on Hub Pages. It will drive more people to you pages. It triples your content in a couple of clicks. It is a great feature. You can even use these features to link to other Huber’s pages and use the tracking feature to track to your account.
In conclusion, the key is to not get bored and continue to write. I have found the way I do this is to find topic I enjoy writing about by watching the news, looking at the top search items on Google, and checking the weekly contest to find an issue that I am interested in writing about. As every person is different, you may have a different way of finding topics for writing Hub Pages.
Friday, June 25, 2010
How to invest in gold and silver
How to invest in silver and gold:
With the governments spending so much money today, investors are considering other investments like silver and gold. You can either buy actual silver or gold coins or bars or you can invest in silver and gold electronically traded funds (ETFs). There has been a substantial run up in gold and silver over the last 10 years.
If you buy actual silver or gold, then you need to have insurance or safe deposit box to store the precious medals. This can lead to additional expense and hassle. You can even have a third party hold the precious metal for you. Here are some websites with some info:
http://www.runtogold.com/how-to-buy-gold-or-silver/
http://www.apmex.com/
ETFs are good way for a stock investor to invest in commodities without actually buying the commodities. The ETFs that hold gold and silver are GLD and SLV. These ETFs may be a good bet against inflation if the U.S. continues to spend money. Some people feel that these investments are not as good as holding the actual metal. You don’t have to worry about some one stealing the gold if it held by and ETF. However, Wall Street managers may be another story. They tend to charge excessive fees. Here are some links with the information:
hhttp://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article3473.htmlttp://www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com/investing/gold-silver-etfs/
http://goldprice.org/news/2005/06/gold-and-silver-etf.html
It is difficult to compare the charts of the ETFs to appreciation of the physical metal as the ETFs have not been around that long. Another reason physical gold may be a good decision. The chart of gold since around 2001 and is amazing. It has gone from around $350 to $1250 an ounce. While the stock market is about back to where it was in 2001, the price of gold is up over 4 times its original cost. This must say something about the times we are currently in that investors do not trust the market or any other investment. Here are the maximum charts for SLV and GLD. SLV has not seemed to trend up like GLD.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=GLD+Basic+Chart&t=my
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=SLV&t=5y&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=
If you are interested in the silver and gold ETFs or actual silver and gold, then you should do your own research to see if it is right investment for you. You should also talk to your broker or investment advisor about the ETFs or how to buy the actual metal.
How to invest in gold and silver
How to form a LLC
You want to start your own business or you have started your own business. Now what? You may want to set up a single member liability company.
There are different types of businesses. Most Secretary of States offices have information and forms on forming your own limited liability company (LLC). Here is a website for all 50 states:
http://www.coordinatedlegal.com/SecretaryOfState.html
If you own your own business and have not done any business planning, then you most likely are operating a sole proprietor.
The sole proprietor is probably the most common type of business. The problem with a sole proprietor is that you have unlimited liability. Depending upon the state you are in you may be able to form a sole member limited liability. This would allow you to have limited liability.
A Limited Liability Company does not require all the formalities which make it easier to operate. A Limited Liability Company will have members. It can be run by a manager or its members. You don’t need to have annual meeting but it is probably a good idea.
If there are more to owners in the company you should talk to your CPA or accountant as you will need to file tax returns for the companies. If are a single member LLC, then you could also have your LLC treated as a disregarded entity for tax purposes. This makes sense for most single member LLCs. You should discuss this with your CPA or attorney. It is a good idea to talk to your accountant and CPA as he or she will know your situation and provide the best solution or advice to you.
If there are two or more people in business then you are probably operating as partnership. If you do no business planning, then most likely you are operating as a partnership. This is not good because a partner has joint and several liability with the other partners. This is not so in a limited liability company. Also, you need to plan ahead to have buy out agreement or operating agreement if you should decide to break up the company. It is better idea to plan ahead and agree on these terms instead of fight over the break up in court.
You should probably not continue to operate as partnership due to the liability issues. You may want to consider forming an LLC. It is a good idea to have an operating agreement to outline how the partnership will operate and what happen if it is dissolved.
If you are considering forming a LLC, then you should check with your state’s secretary of state’s office and talk to a business attorney and CPA in your state.
Here is a link with more information:
How to form a LLC
Thursday, June 24, 2010
National Debt Clock
Here is a link to the National Debt Clock:
National Debt Clock
The spending needs to stop. These numbers are huge. check it out.
National Debt Clock
The spending needs to stop. These numbers are huge. check it out.
How to invest in ETFs
How to invest in Electronically Traded Funds (ETFs):
With CD and money markets paying so little interest most investors are considering high yielding investments like dividend paying stocks or high yielding ETFs. There are ETFs in almost any investment, index, country, stock, bond, or assets class. ETFs were started to track indexes and reduce fees. You can also invest in commodities ETF.
ETFs are good way for a stock investor to invest in commodities without actually buying the commodities. There are ETFs that hold gold, silver, oil, and natural gas. The symbols are GLD, SLV, OIL, and UNG. These ETFs may be a good bet against inflation if the U.S. continues to spend money. There are currency ETFs that invest in currency. CYB is an ETF that invests in the Chinese Yuan. This ETF may be a good investment considering the Chinese having indicated that they will let their currency rise against the US Dollar. You can invest in ETFs that track the indexes such as the S&P 500 or the Dow.
If you think the market may go lower, then you can also invest in ETFs that short the market or an industry. You can even invest in the dollar UUP or the inverse of the dollar UDN as indicated by the following article:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-etfs-allow-investors-to-play-us-dollar-movements
DOG shorts thirty Dow stocks. FAZ shorts the financials so it should go up if the financials go down. Some ETFs are bear or bull and can track three times the underlying index. I would recommend staying away from these ETFs to begin with because the swings in these ETFs can be quite violent.
ETFs allow you trade in and out of the funds. Most mutual funds discourage an investor from buying and selling the fund. Some even charge redemption fees. The following website provides a blog dedicated to ETFs and lists over 700 ETFs:
http://www.darwinsfinance.com/etf-list/
If you want to find more information on ETFs here is are some useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchange-traded_fund
http://blogs.forbes.com/investor/2010/06/17/juicy-and-junky-high-yield-etfs/
http://www.ehow.com/how_2075618_invest-etfs.html
http://www.fool.com/investing/etf/index.aspx
http://www.etfbase.com/preferred-stock-etf/
If you are interested in ETFs, then you should do your own research to see if it is right investment for you. You should also talk to your broker or investment advisor about ETFs.
Here is a link to more info:
How to invest in ETFs
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
BP hires Goldman Sachs
BP has apparently hired Goldman Sachs to advise the company on how to deal with the increasing liabilities from the Gulf oil disaster. Is this pre-bankruptcy planning? Are they going to sell assets or spin assets off to other companies? Will they leave the government with a mess? Will we have another tax payer bailout for BP funded by the American taxpayer?
It is amazing to me that Goldman Sachs can make money on any type of situation. They have made huge amounts of money from the AIG and bank bailouts and the issuance of government debt. It is rumored that they have also profited from and caused food shortages by trading commodities. It was just a matter of time before Goldman Sachs would receive some type of payment from BP regarding this disaster. I have heard that BP was going to try and issue some unsecured bonds to pay for the cleanup. Maybe Goldman Sachs is doing the bond issuance? Who knows? I would not imagine too many people buying these bonds if BP is going to file bankruptcy.
It seems like Goldman Sachs is ahead of the curve on investing and profiting. Goldman Sachs has already saved a substantial amount of money when Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. sold 4,680,822 shares of BP in the first quarter ending 3/31/10 before the oil spill started on April 20, 2010. How did know when to sell? These guys could earn a profit and pay an executive bonus in every market. There are smart too. It looks like they contributed a substantial amount of money to Obama campaign when he ran. I’m sure that has paid off already in the excessive tax payer funded Wall Street fat cat bank bonus bailouts. Why don’t they hire me or you? We could use an executive bonus.
Here is a link with more info:
BP hires Goldman Sachs
It is amazing to me that Goldman Sachs can make money on any type of situation. They have made huge amounts of money from the AIG and bank bailouts and the issuance of government debt. It is rumored that they have also profited from and caused food shortages by trading commodities. It was just a matter of time before Goldman Sachs would receive some type of payment from BP regarding this disaster. I have heard that BP was going to try and issue some unsecured bonds to pay for the cleanup. Maybe Goldman Sachs is doing the bond issuance? Who knows? I would not imagine too many people buying these bonds if BP is going to file bankruptcy.
It seems like Goldman Sachs is ahead of the curve on investing and profiting. Goldman Sachs has already saved a substantial amount of money when Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. sold 4,680,822 shares of BP in the first quarter ending 3/31/10 before the oil spill started on April 20, 2010. How did know when to sell? These guys could earn a profit and pay an executive bonus in every market. There are smart too. It looks like they contributed a substantial amount of money to Obama campaign when he ran. I’m sure that has paid off already in the excessive tax payer funded Wall Street fat cat bank bonus bailouts. Why don’t they hire me or you? We could use an executive bonus.
Here is a link with more info:
BP hires Goldman Sachs
How to find high yielding investments
How to find high yield investments:
With CD and money markets paying so little interest most investors are considering high yielding investments like dividend paying stocks. If you are looking for high yielding investments like dividend paying stocks, then you might want to consider energy trusts. There are Canadian energy trusts and U.S. energy trusts.
A Canadian energy trust is Pen Growth Energy Trust (PGH). PGH currently has a yield around 7.9%. The Canadian trust may be a better market than the U.S. as the U.S. most likely will face more regulation and cost since the oil spill in the Gulf. However, the Canadian market is heavily taxes. You may to want consider this before you invest.
There are several U.S. energy royalty trusts. Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) is a U.S. royalty trust. PBT current has a yield of 6.5%. It operates in West Texas so it will probably be unaffected from the gulf oil spill. Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT) has a yield of over 10%. It operates in Prudhoe Bay Alaska far away from U.S. Gulf Coast. These trusts have been favorite picks of Cramer and dividend seekers as indicated by the following links:
http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Cramer-s-High-Dividend-Energy-Trust-Stock-Picks/
http://www.dividenddetective.com/canadian_royalty_trusts.htm
One draw back to the royalty trusts is as a trust they issue a k-1 instead of a 1099 so it may make your taxes more complicated. If you are interested in high yielding trusts, then you should talk to your broker or CPA about the consequences of investing in these trusts.
Here is a link with more information:
How to find high yielding investments
With CD and money markets paying so little interest most investors are considering high yielding investments like dividend paying stocks. If you are looking for high yielding investments like dividend paying stocks, then you might want to consider energy trusts. There are Canadian energy trusts and U.S. energy trusts.
A Canadian energy trust is Pen Growth Energy Trust (PGH). PGH currently has a yield around 7.9%. The Canadian trust may be a better market than the U.S. as the U.S. most likely will face more regulation and cost since the oil spill in the Gulf. However, the Canadian market is heavily taxes. You may to want consider this before you invest.
There are several U.S. energy royalty trusts. Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) is a U.S. royalty trust. PBT current has a yield of 6.5%. It operates in West Texas so it will probably be unaffected from the gulf oil spill. Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT) has a yield of over 10%. It operates in Prudhoe Bay Alaska far away from U.S. Gulf Coast. These trusts have been favorite picks of Cramer and dividend seekers as indicated by the following links:
http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Cramer-s-High-Dividend-Energy-Trust-Stock-Picks/
http://www.dividenddetective.com/canadian_royalty_trusts.htm
One draw back to the royalty trusts is as a trust they issue a k-1 instead of a 1099 so it may make your taxes more complicated. If you are interested in high yielding trusts, then you should talk to your broker or CPA about the consequences of investing in these trusts.
Here is a link with more information:
How to find high yielding investments
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Will Obama fire General McChrystal?
Will General McChrystal get fired by the Obama administration? He is being summoned to the White House for calling them Wimps in the White House. This does not come at a very good time for the Obama administration. Obama ran on platform of Hope & Change. Most Americans are hoping for change at the White House to deal more effectively with the issues affecting America. I can already hear the Republicans next campaign slogan to get the wimps out of the White House.
Most Americans today see the Obama administration doing nothing to fix the Gulf of Mexico or creating more jobs. Obama has not dealt with the Gulf of Mexico in a very executive manner. He has not taken control of the situation. In addition, during the campaign he promised to end the war in Iraq and concentrate our efforts on the war in Afghanistan. If his own General is calling the White House a bunch of wimps, then the President is not doing an effective job of leading his troops in Afghanistan. Do you think General McChrystal will be fired?
Here is a link with more info:
Will Obama fire General McChrystal?
Most Americans today see the Obama administration doing nothing to fix the Gulf of Mexico or creating more jobs. Obama has not dealt with the Gulf of Mexico in a very executive manner. He has not taken control of the situation. In addition, during the campaign he promised to end the war in Iraq and concentrate our efforts on the war in Afghanistan. If his own General is calling the White House a bunch of wimps, then the President is not doing an effective job of leading his troops in Afghanistan. Do you think General McChrystal will be fired?
Here is a link with more info:
Will Obama fire General McChrystal?
How to get more traffic and money using the share feature on Hub Pages
How to use Hub Pages features to make more money. I just finished writing my 50 hubs. It seems like people write hubs to share their ideas after 50 hubs. Here are some of my ideas. The key to making money on Hub Pages is creating content people want to view and getting more people to your pages. The share feature is great feature.
The share feature allows you blog about your Hub Page or share your hub using other social networking sites. The share feature will automatically place the link to your hub into to your blog. Here is a link to my blog:
http://marksfunblog.blogspot.com/
You can start your own blog my clicking on the blog icon, creating an account, and start blogging about your hub page. Other great share features are you can share your new hub on Face book or MySpace. If you already have accounts set up then this a great feature to create more content and get people you know to your hub pages.
It is hard to watch my Ad Sense account when it never changes. It tends to drive me nuts after awhile sometimes that no one will click on the ads. Does anyone else share this feeling and what can be done about it besides writing more hubs? Sometimes I think this is not worth it and get a few more clicks.
There are hubs that indicate there are key words to place in your hubs like student loan consolidation or mesothelioma lawyers. Who knows if this works? Also Google Ad sense is not the easiest program to use. The only way I have figured out how to track your ads is link it to each individual page. This seems like a lot of work for not much return. Is there a way to link it to your profile and not the individual pages? I am still learning all the features on Hub Pages and try to write at least one hub a day.
Here is a link with more info:
How to get more traffic and money using the share feature on Hub Pages
The share feature allows you blog about your Hub Page or share your hub using other social networking sites. The share feature will automatically place the link to your hub into to your blog. Here is a link to my blog:
http://marksfunblog.blogspot.com/
You can start your own blog my clicking on the blog icon, creating an account, and start blogging about your hub page. Other great share features are you can share your new hub on Face book or MySpace. If you already have accounts set up then this a great feature to create more content and get people you know to your hub pages.
It is hard to watch my Ad Sense account when it never changes. It tends to drive me nuts after awhile sometimes that no one will click on the ads. Does anyone else share this feeling and what can be done about it besides writing more hubs? Sometimes I think this is not worth it and get a few more clicks.
There are hubs that indicate there are key words to place in your hubs like student loan consolidation or mesothelioma lawyers. Who knows if this works? Also Google Ad sense is not the easiest program to use. The only way I have figured out how to track your ads is link it to each individual page. This seems like a lot of work for not much return. Is there a way to link it to your profile and not the individual pages? I am still learning all the features on Hub Pages and try to write at least one hub a day.
Here is a link with more info:
How to get more traffic and money using the share feature on Hub Pages
Is gold the next bubble?
Will gold be the next bubble?
The price of gold has raised a substantial amount over the last ten years. The price of gold has gone from around $250 an once to around $1240 an once over ten years. As governments continue to spend money, more and more investors are investing in gold.
Smart investors like Warren Buffet have said that you can spot a bubble when everyone you know is investing in the asset. During the housing the run up in housing prices leading to the housing bubble, you had the public investing in numerous houses in Florida and California. During the technology bubble of 2000 everyone I knew was invested in tech stocks like AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo.
Now it seems like a lot of people are investing in gold due to the fact that governments all over the world are spending a large amount of money to stimulate their economies after the housing bubble. When everyone you know is investing in gold it is time to get out because we are reaching the top of the bubble.
Here is a link with more info:
Is gold the next bubble?
The price of gold has raised a substantial amount over the last ten years. The price of gold has gone from around $250 an once to around $1240 an once over ten years. As governments continue to spend money, more and more investors are investing in gold.
Smart investors like Warren Buffet have said that you can spot a bubble when everyone you know is investing in the asset. During the housing the run up in housing prices leading to the housing bubble, you had the public investing in numerous houses in Florida and California. During the technology bubble of 2000 everyone I knew was invested in tech stocks like AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo.
Now it seems like a lot of people are investing in gold due to the fact that governments all over the world are spending a large amount of money to stimulate their economies after the housing bubble. When everyone you know is investing in gold it is time to get out because we are reaching the top of the bubble.
Here is a link with more info:
Is gold the next bubble?
Monday, June 21, 2010
How to find a tax lawyer
There are numerous ways to find a tax lawyer to represent you. Here are some suggestions.
If you need to find a tax lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com. It is the web equivalent of the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a tax bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a tax lawyer. You may also want to talk to your CPA as he or she may be able to refer you to an experienced tax lawyer. In addition, you can look in the phone book under tax attorneys. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in tax matters so he or she will be current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can deal with IRS to reduce penalties and interest. It may also be better to use a tax lawyer instead of a tax resolution company or CPA to deal with the IRS because lawyers have the attorney client privilege. The tax lawyer can also appeal your case to tax court. In any event a good tax lawyer will be able to review your financial situation and propose a solution for you. If you are dealing with tax issues, then you should consult a tax attorney regarding the facts of your case.
Here is a link with more info:
How to find a tax lawyer
If you need to find a tax lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com. It is the web equivalent of the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a tax bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a tax lawyer. You may also want to talk to your CPA as he or she may be able to refer you to an experienced tax lawyer. In addition, you can look in the phone book under tax attorneys. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in tax matters so he or she will be current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can deal with IRS to reduce penalties and interest. It may also be better to use a tax lawyer instead of a tax resolution company or CPA to deal with the IRS because lawyers have the attorney client privilege. The tax lawyer can also appeal your case to tax court. In any event a good tax lawyer will be able to review your financial situation and propose a solution for you. If you are dealing with tax issues, then you should consult a tax attorney regarding the facts of your case.
Here is a link with more info:
How to find a tax lawyer
Will Obama be elected for a second term
Will the American voters reelect Obama for a second term? Obama ran on platform of Hope & Change. Most Americans today see the Gulf of Mexico changing to into an environmental disaster and hope BP and the government will do something soon to stop it. Obama has not dealt with the Gulf of Mexico in a very executive manner. He has not taken control of the situation.
In addition, during the campaign he promised to end the war in Iraq and close Gitmo which probably got him elected over John McCain. This has not been completed even when Congress is controlled by Democrats. He did pass health care reform making it a crime to not have health insurance. I am sure insurance companies hoped and loved that change in the law.
The U.S. is facing numerous problems requiring executive action including terrorism, high unemployment and a housing bubble. Today, most Americans only have a small amount of change in their pockets and not much hope in their government to deal with problems. Do you think Obama will be reelected?
Check out the following link to take a poll:
Will Obama be elected for a second term
In addition, during the campaign he promised to end the war in Iraq and close Gitmo which probably got him elected over John McCain. This has not been completed even when Congress is controlled by Democrats. He did pass health care reform making it a crime to not have health insurance. I am sure insurance companies hoped and loved that change in the law.
The U.S. is facing numerous problems requiring executive action including terrorism, high unemployment and a housing bubble. Today, most Americans only have a small amount of change in their pockets and not much hope in their government to deal with problems. Do you think Obama will be reelected?
Check out the following link to take a poll:
Will Obama be elected for a second term
How to invest online with a discount broker
How to invest and trade stocks online. Here are some options:
If you are thinking about investing online then you should consider Vanguard, Fidelity, E*TRADE, Ameritrade, Wells Fargo or Schwab. When you invest on your own you want to keep fees and commissions down and Vanguard has no load low fee funds and electronically traded funds (ETFs).
However, Vanguard requires a substantial amount of money to be in some of their best funds. Recently I have switched to Fidelity and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo will give you one hundred free trades a year if you have over $30,000 in your prime checking and other accounts. Both Wells Fargo and Fidelity allow you to invest in CDs. Given the recent market drop in 2008 and bank failures a CD insured by FDIC is a good place to have some money. Fidelity has a substantial selection of mutual funds including sector funds such as gold and gold miners. In addition, Fidelity has a smart money checking account that is covered by FDIC insurance. If you are thinking about investing online it is a good idea to check around and consider pricing and products offered.
Here is link with more info:
How to invest online with a discount broker
If you are thinking about investing online then you should consider Vanguard, Fidelity, E*TRADE, Ameritrade, Wells Fargo or Schwab. When you invest on your own you want to keep fees and commissions down and Vanguard has no load low fee funds and electronically traded funds (ETFs).
However, Vanguard requires a substantial amount of money to be in some of their best funds. Recently I have switched to Fidelity and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo will give you one hundred free trades a year if you have over $30,000 in your prime checking and other accounts. Both Wells Fargo and Fidelity allow you to invest in CDs. Given the recent market drop in 2008 and bank failures a CD insured by FDIC is a good place to have some money. Fidelity has a substantial selection of mutual funds including sector funds such as gold and gold miners. In addition, Fidelity has a smart money checking account that is covered by FDIC insurance. If you are thinking about investing online it is a good idea to check around and consider pricing and products offered.
Here is link with more info:
How to invest online with a discount broker
How to find a bankruptcy attorney
There are numerous ways to find a bankruptcy lawyer to represent you. Here are some suggestions.
If you need to find a bankruptcy lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com. It is the web equivalent of the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a bankruptcy bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a bankruptcy lawyer.
In addition, you can look in the phone book under bankruptcy or debt resolution attorneys. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy matters so he or she will be current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can get you a fresh start or a discharge under the bankruptcy code. The lawyer may be able to help you with issues regarding foreclosure, reducing your auto loan, and discharging your credit card debt and medical debt. In any event a good bankruptcy lawyer will be able to review your financial situation and propose a solution for you. If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy, then you should consult a bankruptcy attorney regarding the facts of your case.
Check out this link for more info:
How to find a bankruptcy attorney
If you need to find a bankruptcy lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com. It is the web equivalent of the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a bankruptcy bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a bankruptcy lawyer.
In addition, you can look in the phone book under bankruptcy or debt resolution attorneys. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy matters so he or she will be current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can get you a fresh start or a discharge under the bankruptcy code. The lawyer may be able to help you with issues regarding foreclosure, reducing your auto loan, and discharging your credit card debt and medical debt. In any event a good bankruptcy lawyer will be able to review your financial situation and propose a solution for you. If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy, then you should consult a bankruptcy attorney regarding the facts of your case.
Check out this link for more info:
How to find a bankruptcy attorney
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Who will benefit from the Gulf oil spill
The following is a list of people or groups who will benefit the most from the oil spill.
1. Gulf lawyers
Gulf lawyers are going to over run with work working on claims against BP for the oil spill. The government just created a $20 billion fund and I am sure lawyers will want to get their share of the funds for work done.
2. Wall Street bankers and Hedge Fund managers.
Wall Street bankers love the news because it detracts from the news about their government funded bailout bonuses. In addition, Goldman Sachs has already profited when it sold a huge amount of BP shares prior to the oil spill. Also, you know that all the Hedge Funds are probably shorting BP or have some insider information that the average chum investor like me or you is not privy to such as the future oil rig explosion or the housing bubble. You know Goldman Sachs can also make money from government spending and the bailout of banks so it is probably making money off of BP’s spill by buying oil futures or some other complicated investment scheme.
3. Oil Companies not drilling off the US coast.
Oil companies not drilling off the US coast will benefit from this disaster. You know that Congress and Obama will shut down drilling and impose tougher regulations off the US coast. Oil companies operating in the Bakken Formation should do fine as drilling will be more acceptable on land in areas like North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Canadian oil companies and oil trusts will also benefit because they are not subject to US regulation and their shipping costs are lower than the Middle East oil companies. In addition, clean up companies should have work for a long time given BP’s failure to cap the well.
4. People who don’t want publicity
People like Bernie Madoff and Rod Blagojevich will benefit from the nonstop cable news coverage of the gulf oil spill because it will take publicity away from their problems. Maybe Rod would like the publicity because he was on the Celebrity Apprentice.
5. People who don’t want oil drilling off the US coast.
This disaster will most likely shut down drilling off the US coast or make it difficult to drill near the US coast. This will make the US even more dependent on foreign oil.
Here is a link to additional information:
Who will benefit from the Gulf oil spill
1. Gulf lawyers
Gulf lawyers are going to over run with work working on claims against BP for the oil spill. The government just created a $20 billion fund and I am sure lawyers will want to get their share of the funds for work done.
2. Wall Street bankers and Hedge Fund managers.
Wall Street bankers love the news because it detracts from the news about their government funded bailout bonuses. In addition, Goldman Sachs has already profited when it sold a huge amount of BP shares prior to the oil spill. Also, you know that all the Hedge Funds are probably shorting BP or have some insider information that the average chum investor like me or you is not privy to such as the future oil rig explosion or the housing bubble. You know Goldman Sachs can also make money from government spending and the bailout of banks so it is probably making money off of BP’s spill by buying oil futures or some other complicated investment scheme.
3. Oil Companies not drilling off the US coast.
Oil companies not drilling off the US coast will benefit from this disaster. You know that Congress and Obama will shut down drilling and impose tougher regulations off the US coast. Oil companies operating in the Bakken Formation should do fine as drilling will be more acceptable on land in areas like North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Canadian oil companies and oil trusts will also benefit because they are not subject to US regulation and their shipping costs are lower than the Middle East oil companies. In addition, clean up companies should have work for a long time given BP’s failure to cap the well.
4. People who don’t want publicity
People like Bernie Madoff and Rod Blagojevich will benefit from the nonstop cable news coverage of the gulf oil spill because it will take publicity away from their problems. Maybe Rod would like the publicity because he was on the Celebrity Apprentice.
5. People who don’t want oil drilling off the US coast.
This disaster will most likely shut down drilling off the US coast or make it difficult to drill near the US coast. This will make the US even more dependent on foreign oil.
Here is a link to additional information:
Who will benefit from the Gulf oil spill
How to file a claim against BP
How to file a claim against BP
Here is link from the Coast Guard that provides information on how to submit a claim against BP.
http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/claims/default.asp
The web site provides the claims number to BP and the Coast Guard number if you are not getting the information necessary from BP. The website indicates that BP is now accepting claims for the Gulf Coast oil spill. You can call them at 1-800-440-0858. If you are not satisfied with BP’s resolution, then you can call the National Pollution Funds Center at 1-800-280-7118.
It provides an overview of who can file a claim, the type of claim, and what type of damages are covered. The website also provides a guide and forms to file a claim. It appears that it covers damage to property, economic loss, and remediation costs. It does not appear to cover emotional distress from watching the news feed of the oil spill under water. If you think you have a claim you may want to talk to an attorney and submit a claim.
Here is link from the Coast Guard that provides information on how to submit a claim against BP.
http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/claims/default.asp
The web site provides the claims number to BP and the Coast Guard number if you are not getting the information necessary from BP. The website indicates that BP is now accepting claims for the Gulf Coast oil spill. You can call them at 1-800-440-0858. If you are not satisfied with BP’s resolution, then you can call the National Pollution Funds Center at 1-800-280-7118.
It provides an overview of who can file a claim, the type of claim, and what type of damages are covered. The website also provides a guide and forms to file a claim. It appears that it covers damage to property, economic loss, and remediation costs. It does not appear to cover emotional distress from watching the news feed of the oil spill under water. If you think you have a claim you may want to talk to an attorney and submit a claim.
Top Ten Summer Fun Time Beverages
The top ten summer fun-time beverages:
The following is a list of beverage that will improve your summer fun. If you are having fun this summer just get one of these beverages and your fun factor is guaranteed to increase.
1. Lemonade
On a warm summer day nothing tastes better than an ice cold glass of lemonade. You can make lemonade from Country Time Lemonade or make it from fresh lemons, water, and ice.
2. Strawberry Milkshake
A strawberry milkshake combines fresh strawberries and ice cream. What else can be tastier in the summer? A milkshake is good anytime. It will help cool you down during the summer months.
3. Gatorade
Gatorade tastes better in the summer. If you are on the golf course on hot day Gatorade is the best. It comes in traditional lime or blue flavor. It really keeps you going on a hot day.
4. Water
Don’t forget what everyone needs this summer. You need water to cool off and get dehydrated. It really can taste good after a long summer jog or hike.
5. A Dairy Queen Blizzard
During the summer months or any month, what can be better than a DQ Blizzard made with Snickers, M&Ms, or Oreos? If you like candy and ice cream, then this is the item for you.
6. Ice Tea
If it is too hot out side for coffee than try some iced tea to get caffeine fix for the day. Make sure you have plenty of ice and lemon.
7. Chocolate milkshake
A chocolate milkshake is one of the best treats of the summer months. It is a great treat any time of the year.
8. Fruit smoothies
Get out the blender and make fruit smoothies. You can use bananas, strawberries, and pineapples. It is a healthy treat.
9. Soda
A diet soda or Coke or Pepsi is a great summer time beverage. It is easy to pack in a cooler to take to the beach, the river, or the lake for the summer. Make sure you take plenty of ice because it will melt fast in the hot summer sun.
10. Juice.
Juice is a great summer time drink. It is healthier than soda and will keep your energy and hydration up for summer time fun outside.
These are just a few ideas. I am sure you have your own ideas for summer fun-time beverages.
Here is a link to some more info:
Top Ten Summer Fun Time Beverages
The following is a list of beverage that will improve your summer fun. If you are having fun this summer just get one of these beverages and your fun factor is guaranteed to increase.
1. Lemonade
On a warm summer day nothing tastes better than an ice cold glass of lemonade. You can make lemonade from Country Time Lemonade or make it from fresh lemons, water, and ice.
2. Strawberry Milkshake
A strawberry milkshake combines fresh strawberries and ice cream. What else can be tastier in the summer? A milkshake is good anytime. It will help cool you down during the summer months.
3. Gatorade
Gatorade tastes better in the summer. If you are on the golf course on hot day Gatorade is the best. It comes in traditional lime or blue flavor. It really keeps you going on a hot day.
4. Water
Don’t forget what everyone needs this summer. You need water to cool off and get dehydrated. It really can taste good after a long summer jog or hike.
5. A Dairy Queen Blizzard
During the summer months or any month, what can be better than a DQ Blizzard made with Snickers, M&Ms, or Oreos? If you like candy and ice cream, then this is the item for you.
6. Ice Tea
If it is too hot out side for coffee than try some iced tea to get caffeine fix for the day. Make sure you have plenty of ice and lemon.
7. Chocolate milkshake
A chocolate milkshake is one of the best treats of the summer months. It is a great treat any time of the year.
8. Fruit smoothies
Get out the blender and make fruit smoothies. You can use bananas, strawberries, and pineapples. It is a healthy treat.
9. Soda
A diet soda or Coke or Pepsi is a great summer time beverage. It is easy to pack in a cooler to take to the beach, the river, or the lake for the summer. Make sure you take plenty of ice because it will melt fast in the hot summer sun.
10. Juice.
Juice is a great summer time drink. It is healthier than soda and will keep your energy and hydration up for summer time fun outside.
These are just a few ideas. I am sure you have your own ideas for summer fun-time beverages.
Here is a link to some more info:
Top Ten Summer Fun Time Beverages
How to find a DUI Lawyer
How to find a DUI Lawyer
The above-referrence link is interesting.
There are numerous ways to find a DUI lawyer to represent you. Here are some suggestions.
If you need to find a DUI lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com is the web equivalent of Martindale-Hubble Law Director. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location. You could look under DUI or criminal lawyers in these resources.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a criminal defense bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a DUI lawyer. In addition, you can look in the phone book under DUI and criminal law. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in DUI matters so he or she will current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can challenge the stop of vehicle and file a petition to have your license returned based upon an illegal stop. The police must have a valid reason for stopping you. The lawyer may get a plea bargain such as reckless driving instead of DUI as the consequences of DUI are severe. The lawyer may also have evidence thrown out if the police do not comply with certification of their breathalyzer equipment. In any event a good DUI lawyer will be able to review the police report, traffic stop video, and your case to help in your situation. You should consult a DUI attorney regarding the facts of your case.
The above-referrence link is interesting.
There are numerous ways to find a DUI lawyer to represent you. Here are some suggestions.
If you need to find a DUI lawyer you can usually start looking in Martidale-Hubble Law Directory. It lists lawyers in every state and they are peer review rated. AV is the best rating. You can also look at lawyers.com is the web equivalent of Martindale-Hubble Law Director. Findlaw is also a good resource. Findlaw and lawyers.com list lawyers by practice area and location. You could look under DUI or criminal lawyers in these resources.
If that does not work, then you can look in the yellow pages or call the state bar in your state. Most states have a criminal defense bar group. Most lawyers will give you a referral or recommend another lawyer if they are unable to take your case. In addition, if you know a friend or family who has used a lawyer, then you could ask them to help you find a DUI lawyer. In addition, you can look in the phone book under DUI and criminal law. In most phone books the lawyers are listed by practice to help you find the right lawyer.
You usually want a lawyer who specializes in DUI matters so he or she will current in the law. Depending upon the facts of your case, a good lawyer can challenge the stop of vehicle and file a petition to have your license returned based upon an illegal stop. The police must have a valid reason for stopping you. The lawyer may get a plea bargain such as reckless driving instead of DUI as the consequences of DUI are severe. The lawyer may also have evidence thrown out if the police do not comply with certification of their breathalyzer equipment. In any event a good DUI lawyer will be able to review the police report, traffic stop video, and your case to help in your situation. You should consult a DUI attorney regarding the facts of your case.
Was the Deep Water Horizon blown up on purpose?
I have heard theories as far fetched as a North Korean submarine blowing up the rig. It is weird that the largest environment oil disaster came right after Obama approved offshore drilling in the United States. It would be the thing to stop drilling off the coast.
Rush Limbaugh is actually saying the rig was blown up on purposes to stop oil drilling off the coast. He is blaming environmentalists. Environmentalists typically do not cause destruction to the environment to prove a point. Rush must doing this to get ratings for his show. Here is a link to his program:
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch?v=uRvsz83f_Og
In addition, there are other web sites indicating that it was blown up to get cap and trade passed.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/22727
Others are saying BP blew up the rig to collect the insurance money. Did BP really blow up the Deep Water Horizon? I have heard that BP was self insured. It would not collect any insurance. It would make no sense for BP to blow up its own well. It is going to cost BP more pay claims and fix the well then it would ever get from blowing up its own well. However, Transocean will collect $270 million in insurance money according to the following link:
http://letsrollforums.com/oil-rig-insured-270-t21314.html?s=a4d5eb09a9d7834be0ca7bfea7096407&t=21314
If BP blew up its own rig, then it would explain how the CEO of BP, Tony Hayward, and Goldman Sachs would know to sell a bunch of shares prior to the oil spill as explained in the following link:
http://hubpages.com/hub/BP-CEO-and-Goldman-Sachs-sell-BP-shares-before-oil-spill
These theories seem a little far fetched. I can see how they get started though if BP is controlling all the information coming from the accident site and underwater. BP’s was more concerned about profits than safety as indicated by the Congressional hearings. The government and the Navy really should be down there doing their own investigation of the situation. The government says they don’t have the experience or the knowledge to deal with the situation. I would bet that the Navy would have the ability to work on the bottom of the ocean.
Here is a link with more info:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Did-BP-blow-up-the-Deep-Water-Horizon-on-Purpose
I have heard theories as far fetched as a North Korean submarine blowing up the rig. It is weird that the largest environment oil disaster came right after Obama approved offshore drilling in the United States. It would be the thing to stop drilling off the coast.
Rush Limbaugh is actually saying the rig was blown up on purposes to stop oil drilling off the coast. He is blaming environmentalists. Environmentalists typically do not cause destruction to the environment to prove a point. Rush must doing this to get ratings for his show. Here is a link to his program:
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch?v=uRvsz83f_Og
In addition, there are other web sites indicating that it was blown up to get cap and trade passed.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/22727
Others are saying BP blew up the rig to collect the insurance money. Did BP really blow up the Deep Water Horizon? I have heard that BP was self insured. It would not collect any insurance. It would make no sense for BP to blow up its own well. It is going to cost BP more pay claims and fix the well then it would ever get from blowing up its own well. However, Transocean will collect $270 million in insurance money according to the following link:
http://letsrollforums.com/oil-rig-insured-270-t21314.html?s=a4d5eb09a9d7834be0ca7bfea7096407&t=21314
If BP blew up its own rig, then it would explain how the CEO of BP, Tony Hayward, and Goldman Sachs would know to sell a bunch of shares prior to the oil spill as explained in the following link:
http://hubpages.com/hub/BP-CEO-and-Goldman-Sachs-sell-BP-shares-before-oil-spill
These theories seem a little far fetched. I can see how they get started though if BP is controlling all the information coming from the accident site and underwater. BP’s was more concerned about profits than safety as indicated by the Congressional hearings. The government and the Navy really should be down there doing their own investigation of the situation. The government says they don’t have the experience or the knowledge to deal with the situation. I would bet that the Navy would have the ability to work on the bottom of the ocean.
Here is a link with more info:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Did-BP-blow-up-the-Deep-Water-Horizon-on-Purpose
Saturday, June 19, 2010
BP CEO attends yacht race while oil continues to spill in the Gulf
The CEO of BP, Tony Hayward, attended a yacht race while oil spill in to the Gulf of Mexico. I think BP or Mr. Hayward need to hire a PR person because their response to this deal has a PR mess. This wealthy CEO doesn’t really seem to care about the little people or fixing the oil spill in the golf. Here is a link to the article.
BP CEO attends yacht race while oil continues to spill in the Gulf
This is unbelievable. This guy was obviously advised by his lawyers what to say while for testifying in Congress telling them that was deeply sorry for the oil spill. The next day he is spending his time at a yacht race. Some one once told me that actions speak louder than words. Will this guy’s actions are speaking loudly that he doesn’t really care about the oil spill. If this guy really cared about what was going on he would be down in Gulf of Mexico talking to the engineers, the government, other countries, and other oil companies to fix the problem.
BP CEO attends yacht race while oil continues to spill in the Gulf
This is unbelievable. This guy was obviously advised by his lawyers what to say while for testifying in Congress telling them that was deeply sorry for the oil spill. The next day he is spending his time at a yacht race. Some one once told me that actions speak louder than words. Will this guy’s actions are speaking loudly that he doesn’t really care about the oil spill. If this guy really cared about what was going on he would be down in Gulf of Mexico talking to the engineers, the government, other countries, and other oil companies to fix the problem.
If you are trying to lower your loan payments, then there are several options available depending on your situation. Here are some options:
I. Refinance the loan to a lower interest rate.
If the interest rate is 2.0% lower then your loan rate it is probably a good idea to refinance. Any decision will depend on the on the balance of the loan. For instance if you are able to lower your payment and refinance to a lower interest rate and lower term, then refinancing may be work for you. If you have ARM that will reset you need to start trying to find a fixed rate mortgage. Most ARMs will reset to a substantially higher interest rate. I had a two five year ARMs that was lucky enough to get of when I sold the properties. Interest rates most likely will go up due to the fact the government is printing too much money and inflation is most likely around the corner. So you need to try and refinance to get out of an arm.
II. Check for unnecessary charges or fees
Some mortgage loans require private mortgage insurance if the loan balance is over 80% of the value of the property. You may want to pay down the mortgage or refinance if your lender will not remove the private mortgage insurance. I refinance a HUD loan to equity line at US Bank to get rid of the private mortgage insurance. The US Bank loan had no closing costs so I was able to remove the private mortgage which was about $70 a month, lower my payment, my interest, and reduce the length of my mortgage to 20 years. It was a good situation for me.
III. Talk to your Lender about lowering your payments or modifying your loan.
Some lenders may be open to lowering your payments. You may want to contact your lender to see if they will work with you to lower the payments. You should negotiate with the lender to modify your loan or reduce the payments. You could tell them that you may go to another lender if the are unable to work with you. Some lenders will want to keep as client as you are paying a substantial amount of interest over the life of the loan.
IV. Consider paying down or transferring or consolidating high interest payments to a lower interest payments.
You should try to pay the down high interest loans. You should check the disclosures or use a spreadsheet to see how much the interest is costing you every year. You should work to pay down the high interest loans by making a budget and paying down the high interest loans with any extra money you have left over in your budget after you pay the basics of shelter, food, and utilities. If you are paying high interest credit card, auto loans, or student loans, then you may want to shop around to see if you can get lower interest rates on these high interest loans. Interest rates will not stay this low forever so you may want to consolidate the loans to a lower rate.
V. Consider Debt Negotiation, Bankruptcy, or Hardship.
You may want to consider talking to your lender about getting a hardship. Some lenders may be able to lower your payments and extend the loans or work out some other type of deal such as a forbearance agreement. You may want to consider a bankruptcy or debt negotiation. Creditors are not permitted to contact you once you file a bankruptcy or hire an attorney to do debt negation.
A bankruptcy will usually discharge your unsecured debt. Debt negotiation is a process where typically, a law firm, develops a plan to manage your debt resolution with your creditors. Some companies including Legal Helpers have started practicing in the area of Fair Debt Collection. Their firm includes debt settlement and bankruptcy. Here is their contact information:
Legal Helpers Debt Resolution, LLC
Macey, Aleman, Hyslip, & Searns, Debt Negotiation & Bankruptcy Attorneys
Mark Anderson, Partner
151 Thomas Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840
Phone: 1-(877)-216-2066, Fax: 1-(877)-277-216-2088
email: manderson@legalhelpersdr.com, website: www. Legalhelpers.com
With the economy getting worse and job creation at minimum, it is likely that there will be more debt negation and bankruptcies. If you would like to resolve your debt, then it is probably a good idea to consult a bankruptcy attorney or debt resolution attorney.
Friday, June 18, 2010
How much more can the American people take?
Every day on the news we watch the oil spill live on TV. The oil is spilling all over the coast and the government and BP are not doing too much to remedy the problem.
This is only the latest of a string of examples of ineffective government and failed regulation. Lately, there have been the Wall Street bank bailouts, the housing bubble, and the failed attacks on New York City.
Over the decade there has been 911 and Katrina. It is like the government can not do any effective job. Despite having a memo, several tips to the FBI about terrorist training in flight schools, and warnings from foreign intelligence, the government failed to stop 911. You would think would all the money spent on intelligence and antiterrorism the government would be able to stop thirty terrorist with box cutters from causing so much destruction. In addition, the government has failed to follow the recommendations of the 911 commission. The government invaded Iraq based on incorrect intelligence that the country had weapons of mass destruction. Recently, they almost let the failed New York City bomber get on plane to leave the country because their computer system did not work despite spending millions of dollars on a new system. Katrina is still a mess. The government did not do much to help there despite reassurances from President Bush that Brownie was doing a heck of a job.
Recently, there have been the bank bailouts of Wall Street firms such as AIG. Despite receiving government money, these firms have paid themselves huge bonuses. Goldman Sachs received money from the Federal Reserve in these bailouts and profits from the issuance of government debt. In addition, firms like Goldman Sachs profited from the housing bubble while selling their clients mortgage backed securities. Goldman Sachs also sold BP shares prior to the oil spill making more huge profits while most Americans are unemployed due to housing bubble AIG contributed to by selling mortgage backed securities leading to the current recession.
Now, we have BP where Obama is saying that BP has the know how to deal with the problems. We know that is not the case, because all the oil companies and BP’s disaster response plans were Xerox copies and mentioned walruses in the Gulf and deceased experts to respond. In addition, the government was not effective in overseeing the operations. The Deep Water Horizon was operating under a foreign flag off our coast making it harder for the coast to inspect. Whose bright idea in government was this? The government is too busy blaming the other party and fighting to use common sense to fix problems. These problems are only getting worse. The next huge problem may be much larger given the state of terrorism in the world. We need to demand that our government stop playing politics and fix problems. Most of the recommendations of the 911 commission have not been implemented. All the politicians have all these hearing to grandstand and get noticed on the news. Will they really do anything to fix the problems facing America?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
How to figure out health care reform:
Individuals:
The law will require individuals to purchase basic health insurance coverage in 2014 or pay a fine. Certain individuals will qualify for subsidies to purchase health insurance.
The penalties for acquiring health insurance are as follows:
Year Flat Fee % of income
2014 $95 1.0%
2015 $325 2.0%
2016 $695 2.5%
The law will also increase the floor for itemized deductions from 7.5% of adjusted gross income to 10%
Here are some links on the law:
http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2010/03/21/the-new-health-insurance-law-and-your-money/
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62H5AK20100319?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a49:g43:r1:c0.143017:b32035774:z0
Businesses:
The law will require businesses with an average of 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance or pay fines of up to $3,000 per year per uncovered employee. The law provides credits for businesses. The new law does not provide many incentives to create jobs as the cost to employers will be substantial. The only job created will be for the insurance industry.
As any decision requires some research, it is a good idea to talk to your insurance agent, accountant or attorney to see what will work for you.
Individuals:
The law will require individuals to purchase basic health insurance coverage in 2014 or pay a fine. Certain individuals will qualify for subsidies to purchase health insurance.
The penalties for acquiring health insurance are as follows:
Year Flat Fee % of income
2014 $95 1.0%
2015 $325 2.0%
2016 $695 2.5%
The law will also increase the floor for itemized deductions from 7.5% of adjusted gross income to 10%
Here are some links on the law:
http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2010/03/21/the-new-health-insurance-law-and-your-money/
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62H5AK20100319?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a49:g43:r1:c0.143017:b32035774:z0
Businesses:
The law will require businesses with an average of 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance or pay fines of up to $3,000 per year per uncovered employee. The law provides credits for businesses. The new law does not provide many incentives to create jobs as the cost to employers will be substantial. The only job created will be for the insurance industry.
As any decision requires some research, it is a good idea to talk to your insurance agent, accountant or attorney to see what will work for you.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Will BP go bankrupt? Today BP indicated that it would not pay a dividend and agreed to place over $20 billion in a settlement fund. President Obama indicated the $20 billion is only a start. Will this force BP to file a bankruptcy? A good place to start is to look at BP’s 2009 financial statements from its 2009 annual report. The financial statements can be found at the following link:
http://www.bp.com/extendedsectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9021605&contentId=7040949
BP’s 2009 balance sheet only indicates that the company has $67 million in cash. The Income statement indicates that BP had income of around $20 million. The 2009 cash flow statement indicates that BP cash position only increased by $142 million in 2009. There is no way the company can pay $20 billion from current cash assets of $67 million. It also does not appear that company will generate enough income or cash.
From reviewing the financials, it would appear that BP most likely will go bankrupt. BP needed to cut their dividend because the company needs to save cash to pay all the claims. The company is really not producing enough cash to fund the settlement account. Where else will it get the money? Borrow money. From what bank? Could BP borrow from AIG or the government?
It will appear that BP’s other choice would be to sell assets. If the company starts to sell assets then it can not produce oil. If it can not produce oil or sell oil then it won’t generate the cash for the settlements. In the end, BP most likely will be forced in to bankruptcy.
http://www.bp.com/extendedsectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9021605&contentId=7040949
BP’s 2009 balance sheet only indicates that the company has $67 million in cash. The Income statement indicates that BP had income of around $20 million. The 2009 cash flow statement indicates that BP cash position only increased by $142 million in 2009. There is no way the company can pay $20 billion from current cash assets of $67 million. It also does not appear that company will generate enough income or cash.
From reviewing the financials, it would appear that BP most likely will go bankrupt. BP needed to cut their dividend because the company needs to save cash to pay all the claims. The company is really not producing enough cash to fund the settlement account. Where else will it get the money? Borrow money. From what bank? Could BP borrow from AIG or the government?
It will appear that BP’s other choice would be to sell assets. If the company starts to sell assets then it can not produce oil. If it can not produce oil or sell oil then it won’t generate the cash for the settlements. In the end, BP most likely will be forced in to bankruptcy.
Did Phil Mickelson’s wife have an affair with Michael Jordon? I am big fan of Phil and was going to write a hub about how he is a class act on the golf course and has a perfect family life. However, there are websites indicating that may not be the case.
Rumors are all over the internet about a possible affair. Like these web sites.
http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978166673
http://www.examiner.com/x-2108-Love-and-Marriage-Examiner~y2010m4d13-Phil-Mickelson-and-Amy-affair-rumors-dont-go-there-victory-love-video
This may just be the fall out from the Tiger Woods affairs and all the women. It seems like this stuff spreads on the Internet. Here is web site indicating that Amy Mickelson may have had a Michael Jordon.
http://toppayingideas.com/blog/2009/05/20/amy-mickelson-michael-jordan/
Who knows how these things get started. It kind of sounds like Tiger Woods learned a few things from Michael Jordon about having fun.
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/36115049/
A better question to ask is if Phil will win the U.S. Open?
Rumors are all over the internet about a possible affair. Like these web sites.
http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978166673
http://www.examiner.com/x-2108-Love-and-Marriage-Examiner~y2010m4d13-Phil-Mickelson-and-Amy-affair-rumors-dont-go-there-victory-love-video
This may just be the fall out from the Tiger Woods affairs and all the women. It seems like this stuff spreads on the Internet. Here is web site indicating that Amy Mickelson may have had a Michael Jordon.
http://toppayingideas.com/blog/2009/05/20/amy-mickelson-michael-jordan/
Who knows how these things get started. It kind of sounds like Tiger Woods learned a few things from Michael Jordon about having fun.
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/36115049/
A better question to ask is if Phil will win the U.S. Open?
How to track objects in orbit
How to track satellites, the space station, and other objects in earth orbit:
There web site where you can track communications satellites in real time orbiting the earth.
Here is link to web site:
http://www.n2yo.com/?s=25544
It is really a neat web site. You can tract the international space station or ISS. The info on the ISS is found at the following link:
http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=25544
You can even track the shuttle or the new secret military plane the X-37B:
http://www.n2yo.com/?s=36514
You can also track other objects in space. There are numerous other communication satellites you can track. Check out the website. It is fun to see what is above you.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Make Money 101: Say, Do You Get Paid Using Hubpages or Twitter (monthly) or is it a myth?
Here is an interesting link on making money on Hub Pages:
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/Make-Money-101-Say-Do-You-Get-Paid-Using-Hubpages-monthly-or-is-it-a-myth
You can also make money posting to twitter or myspace:
Make money on twitter
http://ad.ly/publisher/refer/189360479323368351
http://hubpages.com/_3fqjg84vwz00v/hub/Make-Money-101-Say-Do-You-Get-Paid-Using-Hubpages-monthly-or-is-it-a-myth
You can also make money posting to twitter or myspace:
Make money on twitter
http://ad.ly/publisher/refer/189360479323368351
How to build biceps using twenty ones
How to build biceps using twenty ones
The above link is a good articles on how to work your biceps. Check it out.
The above link is a good articles on how to work your biceps. Check it out.
Can Tim Tebow save the Broncos?
Can Tim Tebow save the Denver Broncos? The Denver Broncos had a tough season last year. Everyone is expecting Tim Tebow to help the Denver Broncos. When Cutler came to the Denver Broncos he did not start right away. He played behind Jake Plummer. Jake Plummer was doing really well until he replaced by Cutler. Cutler just could not win the important games. I am wondering if Tim Tebow will be able to win the important games. In addition, who is Tim Tebow going to throw the too? The Broncos traded Marshall. We will see if the season will be better than last year for the Broncos.
Use a wet vac to clean up the oil spill?
Use some common sense and get a bunch of wet vacuums to clean up marsh? It is the only common sense I have heard about cleaning the spill out of the marsh and it not coming from BP or the government.
Plaquesmines Parish President Billy Nungesser is the only one on the news with any common sense. Speaking on AC360 last night, he said he took some people out the other day on a barge and used several wet vacuums purchased from the local hardware store to pick up oil in the marsh. There must be red tap involved because he said he was not supposed to do this but it worked great. He did it because BP was not doing anything. It has been over 50 days. He also said they should have had skimmer from Holland and other countries out there from day one. I agree. BP is not providing a list of people harmed either.
No one with BP or the government is using these simple ideas. He is also requesting that someone else take charge of the spill because BP has not done enough. It makes sense to me. If someone causes an accident and has such a bad record that they don’t care about the safety of the rig to begin with then how are they going to do an adequate job to clean up the spill.
Is BP really this incompetent or are they being advised by their lawyers and accounts not talk or provide information or do anything. Do they think it will admit liability or it will cost too much and they need to wait the claims out? I don’t know. It sound like BP will take some heat from the President this week when he will push for an escrow account and the CEO of BP will testify before Congress. There have already been some damaging emails indicating that BP was just motivated by profit and was not concerned about safety on the rig. It will be interesting to see if the CEO of BP will take plead the Fifth Amendment. Do you think he will?
Plaquesmines Parish President Billy Nungesser is the only one on the news with any common sense. Speaking on AC360 last night, he said he took some people out the other day on a barge and used several wet vacuums purchased from the local hardware store to pick up oil in the marsh. There must be red tap involved because he said he was not supposed to do this but it worked great. He did it because BP was not doing anything. It has been over 50 days. He also said they should have had skimmer from Holland and other countries out there from day one. I agree. BP is not providing a list of people harmed either.
No one with BP or the government is using these simple ideas. He is also requesting that someone else take charge of the spill because BP has not done enough. It makes sense to me. If someone causes an accident and has such a bad record that they don’t care about the safety of the rig to begin with then how are they going to do an adequate job to clean up the spill.
Is BP really this incompetent or are they being advised by their lawyers and accounts not talk or provide information or do anything. Do they think it will admit liability or it will cost too much and they need to wait the claims out? I don’t know. It sound like BP will take some heat from the President this week when he will push for an escrow account and the CEO of BP will testify before Congress. There have already been some damaging emails indicating that BP was just motivated by profit and was not concerned about safety on the rig. It will be interesting to see if the CEO of BP will take plead the Fifth Amendment. Do you think he will?
Monday, June 14, 2010
Did Sarah Palin get a boob job? Rumors are all over the internet that she did get a boob job. Here are some websites with the rumors. If you where Sarah Palin would admit to get a boob job. She has denied the rumors on Fox News. Maybe she has started spending some of her book money.
No president before has had a boob job. It does not seem very presidential. I can hear the presidential debates already. She is a Maverick. It would make the elections more interesting. With all the problems with the oil spill, bank bailouts, and health care, it is hard to believe that this is what we are talking about. It will probably get her on Saturday Night Live a bunch of times. If you are all the Hollywood deals like Sarah it is a probably a good thing to do. I can just image the next made for movie TV on Lifetime network: Sarah’s Mavericks.
Here are some links regarding Boob gate:
http://www.sheknows.com/articles/815691/sarah-palin-boob-job-palin-talks-1
This link shows the before and after pictures:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/09/sarah-palin-breast-implan_n_606596.html
It is pretty convincing to me. You can also vote at the above reference link. What do you think?
Debt collection harassment suits are increasing. A Texas man has been awarded $1.5 million after being harassed by debt collectors. There have been other suits in other states.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from individuals. It typically does not apply to business loans.
With the worsening economy it is likely that more cases like this will occur.
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them from you. The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, consumer debts, a medical bill, and your mortgage. It does not cover business debts.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act doesn’t cover debts you incurred to run a business. In the Texas case, the debt collectors left abusive voice mail messages.
Here are some web sites on the Act:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/
Some companies including Legal Helpers have started practicing in the area of Fair Debt Collection. Their firm includes debt settlement and bankruptcy. Here is a link to their web site:
http://www.legalhelpers.com/bankruptcy-alternatives/debt-management.html
With the economy getting worse and job creation at minimum, it is likely that these types of suits will increase. If you have been harassed by debt collector would like to resolve your debt, then it is good idea to consult an attorney.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from individuals. It typically does not apply to business loans.
With the worsening economy it is likely that more cases like this will occur.
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them from you. The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, consumer debts, a medical bill, and your mortgage. It does not cover business debts.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act doesn’t cover debts you incurred to run a business. In the Texas case, the debt collectors left abusive voice mail messages.
Here are some web sites on the Act:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/
Some companies including Legal Helpers have started practicing in the area of Fair Debt Collection. Their firm includes debt settlement and bankruptcy. Here is a link to their web site:
http://www.legalhelpers.com/bankruptcy-alternatives/debt-management.html
With the economy getting worse and job creation at minimum, it is likely that these types of suits will increase. If you have been harassed by debt collector would like to resolve your debt, then it is good idea to consult an attorney.
A Montana Legislator is seeking to repeal the state’s medical marijuana act. Since the act was passed there has been boom in the dispensary business. Some towns have tried to enact ordinances prohibiting the sale of medical marijuana. The intent of the original law was to allow chronically ill people or people in constant pain and their caregivers to have access to a minimum amount of plants and marijuana with a card obtained by visiting a doctor. Other states like Colorado and California have similar laws. The Montana law was not very clear on the process leaving towns and law enforcement on their own in dealing with the application and enforcement of the vague law.
The law was actually quite short. Here is a link to act:
www.dphhs.mt.gov/medicalmarijuana/i148text.pdf
Since the law was enacted, there has been a doctor punished for not spending enough time with the patients at a clinic, major crimes related to the sale and distribution, and fire bombings of medical marijuana clinics. Some banks are refusing to open business accounts for the clinics because on the basis that their business violate federal law.
Here is a link to some of the news:
http://www.ravallirepublic.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_588ec436-5989-11df-9333-001cc4c03286.html
http://stash.norml.org/montana-state-sen-shockley-seeks-to-repeal-medical-marijuana-law
A possible solution would be to have the state sell marijuana at the state liquor store. A distribution process would already be set for the sale and distribution. It would help those people in chronic pain. Do you favor the repeal?
The law was actually quite short. Here is a link to act:
www.dphhs.mt.gov/medicalmarijuana/i148text.pdf
Since the law was enacted, there has been a doctor punished for not spending enough time with the patients at a clinic, major crimes related to the sale and distribution, and fire bombings of medical marijuana clinics. Some banks are refusing to open business accounts for the clinics because on the basis that their business violate federal law.
Here is a link to some of the news:
http://www.ravallirepublic.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_588ec436-5989-11df-9333-001cc4c03286.html
http://stash.norml.org/montana-state-sen-shockley-seeks-to-repeal-medical-marijuana-law
A possible solution would be to have the state sell marijuana at the state liquor store. A distribution process would already be set for the sale and distribution. It would help those people in chronic pain. Do you favor the repeal?
How to improve your golf game by playing in a league.
How to improve your golf game:
If you want to improve your golf game then you should consider joining a golf league. If you ask the golf pro at your local golf club they will tell you about leagues. If you are unable to get on a team, then you can be placed on substitute list. If you work or have other commitments it has to make time for golf. Playing on a league provides a set time that you need to play. Remember you only improve if you play or practice.
I have played several years as substitute. During that time I have met some interesting people. Playing as a substitute also helped me get on team. Also, on league nights everyone hits range balls and then leaves. So if you are substitute and no one needs you, then you can hit some balls on the range to improve your game. You can also work on your short game. Chip on and one putt. It is a good exercise to improve your golf game. Remember the old saying that you drive for show and putt for doe. Some people get pretty competitive. Remember the most important part of golf is to have fun playing outside and enjoying the day. The most important part of the game is having fun.
Here are some website about golf and even starting and managing your own golf league:
http://www.golferswired.com/
http://www.golf.com/golf/
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_46/b3908601.htm
http://www.netgolfleague.com/
If you want to improve your golf game then you should consider joining a golf league. If you ask the golf pro at your local golf club they will tell you about leagues. If you are unable to get on a team, then you can be placed on substitute list. If you work or have other commitments it has to make time for golf. Playing on a league provides a set time that you need to play. Remember you only improve if you play or practice.
I have played several years as substitute. During that time I have met some interesting people. Playing as a substitute also helped me get on team. Also, on league nights everyone hits range balls and then leaves. So if you are substitute and no one needs you, then you can hit some balls on the range to improve your game. You can also work on your short game. Chip on and one putt. It is a good exercise to improve your golf game. Remember the old saying that you drive for show and putt for doe. Some people get pretty competitive. Remember the most important part of golf is to have fun playing outside and enjoying the day. The most important part of the game is having fun.
Here are some website about golf and even starting and managing your own golf league:
http://www.golferswired.com/
http://www.golf.com/golf/
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_46/b3908601.htm
http://www.netgolfleague.com/
Business Planning
You want to start your own business or you have started your own business. Now what? What types of business entities are there and what is right for you.
There are different types of businesses. Depending on your state you can operate your business as sole proprietorship, Limited Liability Company, corporation, or partnership. If you own your own business and have not done any business planning, then you most likely are operating a sole proprietor.
The sole proprietor is probably the most common type of business. The problem with a sole proprietor is that you have unlimited liability. Depending upon the state you are in you may be able to form a sole member limited liability. This would allow your have limited liability. You could also form a corporation. A corporation requires that you follow certain formalities such as having officers, a board of directors, and having annual meetings for share holders and directors to elect officers and conduct business. A Limited Liability Company does not require all the formalities which make it easier to operate. A Limited Liability Company will have members. It can be run by a manager or its members. You don’t need to have annual meeting but it is probably a good idea. If there are more to owners in the company you should talk to your CPA or accountant as you will need to file tax returns for the companies. Depending on your situation you want to make an S-Election to have pass through taxation. You could also have your LLC treated as a disregarded entity for tax purposes. This makes sense for most single member LLCs. You should discuss this with your CPA. If you form a corporation you will most likely need to obtain a tax identification and pay a salary. It is a good idea to talk to your accountant and CPA as he or she will know your situation and provide the best solution or advice to you.
If there are two or more people in business then you could operate as partnership, corporation or Limited Liability Company. If you do no business planning, then most likely you are operating as a partnership. This is not good because a partner has joint and several liability with the other partners. This is not so in corporation or a limited liability company. Also, you need to plan ahead to have buy out agreement or operating agreement if you should decide to break up the company. It is better idea to plan ahead and agree on these terms instead of fight over the break up in court.
You should probably not continue to operate as partnership due to the liability issues. Most states have limited partnership or limited liability partnership acts to allow you to convert to a limited partnership or limited liability partnership to allow for some liability protection. However, limited liability companies are becoming more popular and you may want to consider just forming an LLC. It is a good idea to have an operating agreement or partnership agreement to outline how the partnership will operate and what happen if it is dissolved.
If you are considering forming a company, then you should talk to a business attorney in your state as the right type of company will depend on your situation.
If you want to buy a used car, then you should do several things.
First, decide what type of car you wish to buy. Do you need a sedan or an SUV? What will you use it for?
Second, you should look up that car with consumer reports. You can go to library or do it online. You should she how consumers rate the vehicle.
Third, you should start looking for car. You can check your local papers or go to a used car lot. If you find a car you like make sure that you look up the value in NADA blue book. You can do this online.
Fourth, you should test drive the car. If you like the car, you do not need make a decision right away. You should take some time to review and discuss your decision.
Fifth, if you are serious about the car, then have a vehicle history report done on the car. This will show you if the car has been in accident. You don’t want to buy a car that has been in a major accident.
Sixth, you should take the car to mechanic. Make sure the mechanic is reliable. If the mechanic says the car is in good condition, then you should feel better about the car.
Seventh, ask your friends and family what they think about the car. Buying a car is a big decision and you should get all the help you can in the process.
This is just a suggestion and you should do your research if you intend to buy a used car.
First, decide what type of car you wish to buy. Do you need a sedan or an SUV? What will you use it for?
Second, you should look up that car with consumer reports. You can go to library or do it online. You should she how consumers rate the vehicle.
Third, you should start looking for car. You can check your local papers or go to a used car lot. If you find a car you like make sure that you look up the value in NADA blue book. You can do this online.
Fourth, you should test drive the car. If you like the car, you do not need make a decision right away. You should take some time to review and discuss your decision.
Fifth, if you are serious about the car, then have a vehicle history report done on the car. This will show you if the car has been in accident. You don’t want to buy a car that has been in a major accident.
Sixth, you should take the car to mechanic. Make sure the mechanic is reliable. If the mechanic says the car is in good condition, then you should feel better about the car.
Seventh, ask your friends and family what they think about the car. Buying a car is a big decision and you should get all the help you can in the process.
This is just a suggestion and you should do your research if you intend to buy a used car.
If you are looking for some fun things to do this summer, then here are some suggestions:
1. Visit the national parks.
Glacier and Yellowstone National parks are great places to visit. You can camp out and see the lakes and wildlife. Yellowstone Park has buffalo and elk. In Glacier you hike and see some beautiful lakes and views. The water in the lakes is brightest blue. If you get a chance you should really visit these parks.
2. BBQ
Have a BBQ outside with your friends and neighbors. A BBQ is a great time. If it gets too hot in your house, then cook outside. You can cook steaks, hamburgers, or hot dogs.
3. Visit a theme park or water park.
A theme park or a water park is a great place to visit. You can take your friends and family on the exiting rides. There are water slides and pick nick areas. It is great place to take the family.
4. Go camping.
Camp out at state park. Most state parks have camping areas. You BBQ by your camp sight and have a pick nick on your pick nick table. If you go make sure you check ahead on availability.
5. Drive down the western coast line.
Highway 1 goes all the way down the coast. Highway 1 goes down the western United States coast along the beach. The views are amazing. If you drive along the coast make sure that you take you time to watch the sunsets and stop and the restaurants and motels along the way.
6. Go golfing.
Golfing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the summer.
7. Go boating.
Summer time is a great time to go boating. If you don’t have a boat, then ask a friend to take you and offer some gas money.
Summer time is great time to get outside and do something.
1. Visit the national parks.
Glacier and Yellowstone National parks are great places to visit. You can camp out and see the lakes and wildlife. Yellowstone Park has buffalo and elk. In Glacier you hike and see some beautiful lakes and views. The water in the lakes is brightest blue. If you get a chance you should really visit these parks.
2. BBQ
Have a BBQ outside with your friends and neighbors. A BBQ is a great time. If it gets too hot in your house, then cook outside. You can cook steaks, hamburgers, or hot dogs.
3. Visit a theme park or water park.
A theme park or a water park is a great place to visit. You can take your friends and family on the exiting rides. There are water slides and pick nick areas. It is great place to take the family.
4. Go camping.
Camp out at state park. Most state parks have camping areas. You BBQ by your camp sight and have a pick nick on your pick nick table. If you go make sure you check ahead on availability.
5. Drive down the western coast line.
Highway 1 goes all the way down the coast. Highway 1 goes down the western United States coast along the beach. The views are amazing. If you drive along the coast make sure that you take you time to watch the sunsets and stop and the restaurants and motels along the way.
6. Go golfing.
Golfing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the summer.
7. Go boating.
Summer time is a great time to go boating. If you don’t have a boat, then ask a friend to take you and offer some gas money.
Summer time is great time to get outside and do something.
Cooking Techniques: Starches, Potatoes & Rice or Cold Preparation of Fruits & Vegetables
Potatoes
Potatoes can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Potatoes need to be cleaned. Potatoes are inexpensive. However, you should not have too much starchy food. In college, we got by on potatoes and noodles. As a breakfast food, you can prepare potatoes as hash browns or fried potatoes. The key to preparing potatoes is preparation. If you prepare hash browns you should peal the potatoes and shred then fry them in pan with butter. The key to preparing fried potatoes wedges is the clean the potato first. You can keep the skins on or peal the potato. Then you need to boil the potato. You then fry the potato in pan with some butter until it is golden brown.
For lunch, potatoes are best as a French fries or baked cheesy potatoes. In order to make French fries or baked French fries with cheese the key is in the preparation. First preheat your oven. Next, clean the potatoes. Then, peel the potatoes. Next cut the potatoes in strips. Then get a cooking sheet. Grease the sheet or put some butter on the sheet. Next put the potatoes on the cooking sheet. You can season with pepper or seasoning salt. Cook for about 30 minutes at about 400 degrees. Make sure you check around 20 minutes. About 5 minutes before you take the pan out put some cheese on the potatoes.
For dinner, the baked potato is a staple. You can cook a potato in the oven or in a microwave. If you bake in the microwave, then you need to make sure that you pock the potatoes several times with a fork or it will explode in the microwave. Rice is always a good idea too for dinner. Uncle Ben’s rice or Rice-A-Roni is the best for dinner. There is not much prep. You can just follow the instructions on the box. Spaghetti is also a starchy meal that is good to have for dinner.
As indicated by the following website it is a good idea to always eat a balanced meal:
http://www.ricearoni.com/Nutrition/Eating_a_Balanced_Diet/
Here is a website with numerous recipes for potatoes:
http://www.potatogoodness.com/
Fruits and vegetables:
Everyone should eat more fruits or vegetables. There is really not much cooking technique or
preparation with fruits and vegetables. You need to make sure they are cleaned with water. Our family has been eating more strawberries. You can buy a crate at Costco. They must get their strawberries from a different place than most grocery stores because they taste so good. They are great to have as a snack. Yesterday, I had a breakfast meal of strawberries and pineapple. You need to wash and cut the tops off the strawberries and prepare the pineapple. We used a tool the cut the pineapple. It is good breakfast meal. This meal can be prepared for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a good idea to try and replace snacking or junk food with fruits. I have tried to eat bananas or strawberries instead of chips or other junk food.
The CDC has a website that list how many fruits and veggies you should have each day based on your age and activity. It indicates that I should have 2.5 cups. I need to work on that with more veggies. You can also start growing your own veggies. I have planted some peas this year. We will see how it works. Here is the CDC web site:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/
The website also provides at fruit or vegetable of the month:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/index.html
There are some vegetables listed that I have never heard of like a Tubers. You should work to add more veggies to your diet.
Potatoes
Potatoes can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Potatoes need to be cleaned. Potatoes are inexpensive. However, you should not have too much starchy food. In college, we got by on potatoes and noodles. As a breakfast food, you can prepare potatoes as hash browns or fried potatoes. The key to preparing potatoes is preparation. If you prepare hash browns you should peal the potatoes and shred then fry them in pan with butter. The key to preparing fried potatoes wedges is the clean the potato first. You can keep the skins on or peal the potato. Then you need to boil the potato. You then fry the potato in pan with some butter until it is golden brown.
For lunch, potatoes are best as a French fries or baked cheesy potatoes. In order to make French fries or baked French fries with cheese the key is in the preparation. First preheat your oven. Next, clean the potatoes. Then, peel the potatoes. Next cut the potatoes in strips. Then get a cooking sheet. Grease the sheet or put some butter on the sheet. Next put the potatoes on the cooking sheet. You can season with pepper or seasoning salt. Cook for about 30 minutes at about 400 degrees. Make sure you check around 20 minutes. About 5 minutes before you take the pan out put some cheese on the potatoes.
For dinner, the baked potato is a staple. You can cook a potato in the oven or in a microwave. If you bake in the microwave, then you need to make sure that you pock the potatoes several times with a fork or it will explode in the microwave. Rice is always a good idea too for dinner. Uncle Ben’s rice or Rice-A-Roni is the best for dinner. There is not much prep. You can just follow the instructions on the box. Spaghetti is also a starchy meal that is good to have for dinner.
As indicated by the following website it is a good idea to always eat a balanced meal:
http://www.ricearoni.com/Nutrition/Eating_a_Balanced_Diet/
Here is a website with numerous recipes for potatoes:
http://www.potatogoodness.com/
Fruits and vegetables:
Everyone should eat more fruits or vegetables. There is really not much cooking technique or
preparation with fruits and vegetables. You need to make sure they are cleaned with water. Our family has been eating more strawberries. You can buy a crate at Costco. They must get their strawberries from a different place than most grocery stores because they taste so good. They are great to have as a snack. Yesterday, I had a breakfast meal of strawberries and pineapple. You need to wash and cut the tops off the strawberries and prepare the pineapple. We used a tool the cut the pineapple. It is good breakfast meal. This meal can be prepared for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a good idea to try and replace snacking or junk food with fruits. I have tried to eat bananas or strawberries instead of chips or other junk food.
The CDC has a website that list how many fruits and veggies you should have each day based on your age and activity. It indicates that I should have 2.5 cups. I need to work on that with more veggies. You can also start growing your own veggies. I have planted some peas this year. We will see how it works. Here is the CDC web site:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/
The website also provides at fruit or vegetable of the month:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/index.html
There are some vegetables listed that I have never heard of like a Tubers. You should work to add more veggies to your diet.
Answer questions for money on the internet
If you like answering questions, then you may want to check out this web site. The name of the web site is WebAnsers.com. You can answer questions and make money from the ads Google places on the web site. You need to be awarded ten questions or answer over 200 questions before your account can be linked with Google Ad Sense.
There are categories like computers, games and hobbies, pets, sports, football, beauty, food and drink, jobs and careers, real estate, gardening, health, fitness, pets, accounting, science, math, legal, business, parenting, entertainment, arts and humanities, politics, and government. If a category is not listed you can even suggest one. If you have an answer, then share your information. If you have a question, then you can ask a question and choose the best response.
The links to the web site are as follows:
http://www.webanswers.com/taxes/appeals-form-for-posey-county-indiana-tax-assessment-01127b
http://www.webanswers.com/taxes/appeals-form-for-posey-county-indiana-tax-assessment-01127b
There are categories like computers, games and hobbies, pets, sports, football, beauty, food and drink, jobs and careers, real estate, gardening, health, fitness, pets, accounting, science, math, legal, business, parenting, entertainment, arts and humanities, politics, and government. If a category is not listed you can even suggest one. If you have an answer, then share your information. If you have a question, then you can ask a question and choose the best response.
The links to the web site are as follows:
http://www.webanswers.com/taxes/appeals-form-for-posey-county-indiana-tax-assessment-01127b
http://www.webanswers.com/taxes/appeals-form-for-posey-county-indiana-tax-assessment-01127b
If you like answering writing articles or how to guides, then you may want to start writing hubs or articles for this web site. The name of the web site is Hub Pages. You can write content and make money from the ads Google places on the web site.
There are hubs on arts, law, business, cooking, politics, and government. If a category is not listed you can even suggest one. They have a contest on specific hubs. Right now the contest is food. If you have information and like to write, then share your information.
Here are some links to hubs I have written:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Suggestions-to-fix-the-oil-leak
http://hubpages.com/hub/Learn-to-play-gof-without-lessons
http://hubpages.com/hub/Condimentsforhamburgershotdogsandchicken
There are hubs on arts, law, business, cooking, politics, and government. If a category is not listed you can even suggest one. They have a contest on specific hubs. Right now the contest is food. If you have information and like to write, then share your information.
Here are some links to hubs I have written:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Suggestions-to-fix-the-oil-leak
http://hubpages.com/hub/Learn-to-play-gof-without-lessons
http://hubpages.com/hub/Condimentsforhamburgershotdogsandchicken
National Debt Clock
The National Debt Clock at usdebtclock.org shows the national debt is over $13 trillion or $13,000,000,000, 0000. It is hard to comprehend these numbers. According to the National Debt Clock this is $42,000 for each citizen and over $118,000 per each taxpayer.
The clock also shows the largest budget items and US tax revenue. The US tax revenue is only around $2 trillion. It shows the liabilities of social security of $14 trillion, Medicare liability of $75 trillion, and unfunded liabilities of $108 trillion at the bottom. If the US were a company, then it would be broke. I can’t believe there is no estate tax this year with these numbers. At least the US is not at the top of the list for GDP to Debt ratio. Japan is at the top ahead of Greece.
You can also check out the gold holding of countries by ounces by clicking on the tab at the bottom. The US is at the top at around 287,000,000 ounces.
Here is a link to the debt clock:
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
The clock also shows the largest budget items and US tax revenue. The US tax revenue is only around $2 trillion. It shows the liabilities of social security of $14 trillion, Medicare liability of $75 trillion, and unfunded liabilities of $108 trillion at the bottom. If the US were a company, then it would be broke. I can’t believe there is no estate tax this year with these numbers. At least the US is not at the top of the list for GDP to Debt ratio. Japan is at the top ahead of Greece.
You can also check out the gold holding of countries by ounces by clicking on the tab at the bottom. The US is at the top at around 287,000,000 ounces.
Here is a link to the debt clock:
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
A Texas man has been awarded $1.5 million after being harassed by debt collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from individuals.
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them from you. The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, consumer debts, a medical bill, and your mortgage.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act doesn’t cover debts you incurred to run a business. In this case, the debt collectors left abusive voice mail messages.
Here are some web sites on the Act:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them from you. The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, consumer debts, a medical bill, and your mortgage.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act doesn’t cover debts you incurred to run a business. In this case, the debt collectors left abusive voice mail messages.
Here are some web sites on the Act:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Do you need a will or a trust?
Almost everyone will need a will. There are some differences between a will and a trust. Whether or not you need a will or trust will depend upon your situation.
A basic will provides for expenses, listsan executor or personal administrator, and provides for specific devises of real and personal property and the residuary of the probate. It will also appoint a guardian for minor children. A will needs to go through probate. A will is subject to claims of creditors and could be contested leading to additional costs. A trust does not need to go through probate. Probate is open record and requires notice, publication, and usually an administrator or executor, and attorney. Some people do not want all their business made public. Also, depending on your state, probate may be expensive. If probate in your state is more expensive than creating a trust, then you may wish to create a trust.
A trust is used to hold property in benefit for another individual. Say for instance you have children that are unable to handle money or a special needs child. In a trust you appoint a trustee to handle the money. Most people do not want their children getting a large amount of money or property when they turn 18 so they set up a distribution schedule or limit the distributions for certain items. For instance, provisions in a trust could have a child receive 1/3 of the property at age 18, 1/3 at age 24, and 1/3 at age 30. The trust could also contain provisions to control the distribution of money. For instance, the trust could only allow distributions for education.
Some people decide to have both a trust and a will. A person can create a revocable trust during their life time. If you own property in numerous states it is good idea to have the property owned by a revocable trust so you don’t need to open a probate in every state. Sometimes people forget to transfer all the property to the trust. So they create a pour over will. If something is forgotten, then the will pours over the left over items to the trust. In these cases, the wills provisions are usually the same. In addition some wills contain trusts called testamentary trust. These trusts are usually created to reduce estate taxes.
Estate taxes are really not a big issue for most people. In fact in 2010 there is no estate tax. If Congress does not act then the estate tax will come back in 2011. It will only apply to estates over $1.0 million. It is expected that Congress will enact a law to set the estate tax exemption at $3.5 million. If you think this situation will apply to your estate, then you should talk to an estate planning attorney.
As any estate plan depends upon your situation, it is a good idea to talk to an estate planning attorney in your state to see what will work for you.
Almost everyone will need a will. There are some differences between a will and a trust. Whether or not you need a will or trust will depend upon your situation.
A basic will provides for expenses, listsan executor or personal administrator, and provides for specific devises of real and personal property and the residuary of the probate. It will also appoint a guardian for minor children. A will needs to go through probate. A will is subject to claims of creditors and could be contested leading to additional costs. A trust does not need to go through probate. Probate is open record and requires notice, publication, and usually an administrator or executor, and attorney. Some people do not want all their business made public. Also, depending on your state, probate may be expensive. If probate in your state is more expensive than creating a trust, then you may wish to create a trust.
A trust is used to hold property in benefit for another individual. Say for instance you have children that are unable to handle money or a special needs child. In a trust you appoint a trustee to handle the money. Most people do not want their children getting a large amount of money or property when they turn 18 so they set up a distribution schedule or limit the distributions for certain items. For instance, provisions in a trust could have a child receive 1/3 of the property at age 18, 1/3 at age 24, and 1/3 at age 30. The trust could also contain provisions to control the distribution of money. For instance, the trust could only allow distributions for education.
Some people decide to have both a trust and a will. A person can create a revocable trust during their life time. If you own property in numerous states it is good idea to have the property owned by a revocable trust so you don’t need to open a probate in every state. Sometimes people forget to transfer all the property to the trust. So they create a pour over will. If something is forgotten, then the will pours over the left over items to the trust. In these cases, the wills provisions are usually the same. In addition some wills contain trusts called testamentary trust. These trusts are usually created to reduce estate taxes.
Estate taxes are really not a big issue for most people. In fact in 2010 there is no estate tax. If Congress does not act then the estate tax will come back in 2011. It will only apply to estates over $1.0 million. It is expected that Congress will enact a law to set the estate tax exemption at $3.5 million. If you think this situation will apply to your estate, then you should talk to an estate planning attorney.
As any estate plan depends upon your situation, it is a good idea to talk to an estate planning attorney in your state to see what will work for you.
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