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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Surefire ways to attain moneymaking success
- You have probably heard other people say that "Money isn't everything" or "Money can't buy happiness." They may be right in some aspects; but it's not just about the money.It's about having an ideal lifestyle - being able to have control over your time and schedule, having no one ordering you around, not having to look at the price tags everytime you go out shopping, and just enjoying the f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Financial freedom, is it only a dream or just steps away?
- Almost all of us go to work everyday and do the same routine over and over again. We work so hard until we caught up in the routines for years. With the salary that we earn every day, we try to pay all of our bills. We always expect to get a higher salary, getting promotion or our business running better so we can earn more money. But we do not realize that when we get more income, we also have sp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your own products can make you rich
- Although there are advantages to selling other people`s products and services, there are also drawbacks. For example, the lack of exclusive rights to your own proprietary product can mean that you are just one of thousands selling the same thing. Excessive competition can cause you to drop your prices and to lose sales, thus affecting your profits and cashflow that are so essential to your busines...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Profit from your own information empire!
- Would you like to profit from your own information empire? Here are a few ways of doing so.1. Book DistributorshipsFor free or nominal consideration, you can obtain book dealerships which allow you to sell books and other information products. For example, you can buy books at a cost of fifty percent of the selling price. In many cases, you don`t even have to stock the product; your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 tips for keeping more of your hard earned money
- Masters degree not required...just a little common sense, a $5.00 calculator and a realistic plan is all you'll need."There's got to be a better way" resonates with many of us, when contemplating how frustrated we've become with our investment decisions. Too many Canadians are spending far too much on credit card debt, accept inflated mortgage rates from financial institutions the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Still using federal reserve notes?(how to beat inflation)
- "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 This short article will address the topic of inflation, its causes, the effects thereof, and how to safeguard against it. Do not fall victim to inflation, i.e., the government manipulation of your money. Let me explain. I. What Causes Inflation Have you ever heard of the Federa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The hawk and the mouse - saving for retirement
- There once was a hawk, ferocious and swift. He was young and agile with many years of life to hunt the open ranch lands. In a nearby field, a mouse scurried about the ground. The hawk saw the hurried motion and swept speedily toward the rodent.Just as the hawk's shadow engulfed the smaller rodent, the mouse fell to its back and begged, "Please, Mr. Hawk, spare me my life!" This surprised th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Controversial wealth audit reveals over 90 percent of us could end up working forever...are you one
- Results from a new tool developed by UK based firm, Lean Marketing, confirm a worrying trend.When it comes to making money, most of us simply don't have a clue.The Wealth Audit asks 10 simple questions to help you ascertain your financial position and provides instant tips for improving things.Since launching the tool on 29th July the response has been tremendous.Out of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your wealth cycle foundation
- The four main steps in building a wealth cycle foundation are:· Pay yourself first · Understand the legal entities available to you and the tax implications of each · Determine whether to be an active or passive investor and using the appropriate strategies · Develop and commit to your money rules...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Turn that fixed rate mortgage into a goldmine
- When you purchased your home, you most likely got a fixed interest rate mortgage with a 15 or 30 year term. These are the most popular mortgages in the industry. Even in the summer of 2004, when the interest-only or simple interest mortgage loans became popular, the average American stuck to the fixed rate. You see, the fixed rate offers security to conservative people, and the average American ho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your money keeping up with inflation?
- In today's unpredictable global economy, you obviously never know what is going to happen next. Uncertainties and concerns regarding the Iraqi threat, North Korean crisis, and hidden terrorist cells and networks continue to loom in the back of the minds of consumers. Moreover, the stock markets and industries around the world.Price inflation is another major concern for everyone. The latest...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple strategies to making financial gain
- Now is a great time to make it a habit to manage your resources instead of your resources managing you. What is meant by that when we are stating that "Your money manages you"? Here is a well known example:"There is more month than there is money so that new purchase, trip, or splurging will need to wait a month or two and maybe never. You've opted to instead delay and pay later making the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who will become wealthy in the information age?
- As you know, we're now well and truly in theInformation Age. It began about 10 years ago. In fact,many economists say it began in 1989, with the Fall ofthe Berlin Wall (and the start of the World Wide Web).To understand who will become wealthy in theInformation Age, first we need to understand how theInformation Age differs from the Industrial Age (bornabout 1860, died about 1989).In...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Retirement planning the offshore way
- Retirement Planning the Offshore Way Why do so many of us constantly push the thought of retirement planning to the back of our minds? Reluctance?! 1 Reluctance to save for an event that seems so far off 2 Reluctance to tie in to an inflexible pension scheme 3 Reluctance to put a large portion of our current income out of reach for the long term But in terms of retirement planning, putting off unt...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business after the iraqi war
- The rewarding of high compensation packages to top executives who turned over weak quarterly earnings, or who were involved in corporate scandals, adversely affected short-term investing, and collectively contributed to the downturn of the global economy over the last couple of years. Even the help and expertise of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and several notable Nobel Prize winning eco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Financial intelligence - natural marketing for lone rangers
- "Ooooooh," you may say, "I could NEVER be good at marketing, I'm just not that sort of person. I'm just not pushy enough". Well, if that is your reaction to the title of this article, I would like to kick off by giving you permission to hate marketing (and its cousin, "sales"). I am not going to try to turn you into a marketeer or a salesperson - but will you open your mind (just a chink!)...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Financial intelligence - compounding (the ninth wonder of the world)
- Compounding: The Ninth Wonder of the WorldBy Nicola Cairncross Compounding is often described as the ninth wonder of the world. It is a concept that initially sounds quite dull, but when you understand how compounding just quietly works its magic - or conversely its naughtiness ? it's a very exciting concept to grasp indeed! Compounding is the difference between linear and expon...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The wealth connection ? 2 steps to brighten your golden years
- Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes -- Envision your life 10 or even 20 years from now. Where do you plan to be? What are you doing and with whom?Most of us between the age of 35 and 50 years hope to be retired to some degree in 15 to 20 years or less. We see ourselves living on retirement funds enjoying life and family. I have never had a client tell me they see themselves penniless or sick....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your money or your life
- Have you stopped to realize that although you go to school to learn about important subjects, no one teaches you how to manage your money? Money is an essential part of life in our pursuit of happiness, yet very rarely will a parent sit down and tech their child how to handle their money. This is true in grade school, high school and worst college. So what h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who else wants to know oprahs secrets to wealth & success?
- Before I had a lot of money, I was really quite happy," said Oprah Winfrey. "And I will tell you this--you may not believe it--I never would have gotten the money if I wasn't happy to begin with. I never would have gotten it."I've noticed that we're a culture that doesn't stop long enough to enjoy its finances. We're so far off into the future, envisioning the cash that we're going t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 2 - the commodity of kings!
- What is "The Commodity of Kings""Power is simply "the ability to act." Since ancient times, power has been the commodity of kings. Power originally came to those who were strongest physically. Later, it came to those who had a special heritage through royalty. More recently, it came to those who had the greatest wealth or capital. Today, those who possess specialized and valuable knowledge ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - I dont need a financial coach to help me!
- You've been thinking that your financial life could probably be better, right? Maybe you think, "If I could just stick to a budget everything will be fine?", or how about "When I get that next raise or promotion, I'll have enough money to pay off my debts and save some money?" You may even be thinking,"I can do this on my own!"I hear these comments and more ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Another tax loophole
- Just image, you are a small manufacturing company, business has been good, but yesterday you received a call from a customer who wants 50,000 widgets in 45 days. The customer is a large account and if you turn the business down, he may never call you again.Problem: You need to hire more staff to meet the manufacturing needs of this customer. AND the customer said nothing about an advance pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hurricane katrina ? how to use your business loss to get a refund on 2004 taxes
- With the massive losses caused by Katrina, the economy of the Gulf Coast region is in extremely bad shape. Fortunately, there is a quirk in the tax code that can help you generate a large refund from your 2004 taxes.Apply Losses to 2004 TaxesWhen a large geographic area suffers a disaster, the President can declare it a federal disaster area. President Bush has made such a declaratio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fraudulent tax shelters ? kmpg goes down hard
- In the largest criminal tax case ever filed, KMPG has copped a plea to using fraudulent tax shelters to bilk the government out of 2.5 billion dollars. KMPG has agreed to pay a fine of $456 million dollars, but nine of its executives still are under indictment.Son of Boss Tax SheltersFrom 1996 to 2003, KMPG promoted a tax strategy known as the Son of Boss. This shelter was used to cr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Small businesses: company car vs. personal mileage reimbursement in hurricane katrinas wake
- With gas prices at an all time high before Hurricane Katrina left her mark on our nation, most Americans were hoping that gas prices would settle down once summer passed. But gas prices have jumped as much as 80 cents a gallon across the country once Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Gulf Coast and impacted all of our lives.While Hurricane Katrina is a horrible tragedy, it's not just affectin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The annual gift tax exclusion: getting the edge
- Whether helping the kids with a down payment on their first home, paying the premiums on a life insurance policy in an irrevocable trust, or moving appreciated assets to a younger generation, annual gifting will touch the lives of millions of Americans. But before the transfer is made, an investor should spend some time looking at the investment and the tax ramifications of the property to be pass...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Taxing overseas firms for sox compliance
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also called the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 was signed into law on July 30, 2002 by President Bush. In the aftermath of Enron, Arthur Andersen, Global Crossing, and WorldCom, SOX promises greater corporate accountability and transparency. Named after Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael G. Oxley, SOX focuses on the import...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Render unto caesar
- Once a year Canadian taxpayers are required, by law, to file an income tax return in the prescribed form: $150(1).For individuals: $150(1)(d) ITA, they must do so by April 30 of the following year, provided that they owe any taxes or if they are served with a requirement to file: $150(2) ITA.There are other rules for corporations, trusts, partnerships and deceased individuals....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Failure to pay employment taxes ? penalties
- As an employer, you must pay employment taxes if you have employees. Fail to pay and the IRS will rain all over your parade.PenaltiesIf you have employees, you absolutely must deduct and withhold various taxes from the paychecks of your employees. Since you are deducting money from the employee's paycheck, you are handling their funds. This fact is very important to the IRS and it pl...