Will a Bank Close a Checking Account If it Is Negative for Too Long?

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A checking account is an account held with a bank or other financial institution into which a person can deposit money for later withdrawal. In some cases, a person may accidentally cause the balance of the account to go negative, meaning he has taken out more money than he has put into it. If the a

Secondary Market Annuities - Tips for Selling

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Today, you will be able to find lots of companies. Some companies are now doing business with secondary market annuities. With these companies, the people can sell in cash and they don't have to pay ...

Publishing a book on kindle

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Time today has been changed to a great extent. In the past, students used to carry books with them for studying but now, they do not have to carry huge load of books with them. ...

Can You Receive Your Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits If Your Remarry?

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Social Security pays benefits based on a prior marriage and a present marriage might preclude payments for the new spouse. Remarriage after age 60 does not affect Social Security benefits, and spouses with disabilities can marry as early as age 50. Remarriage prior to age 60, or 50 if disabled, migh

An easy guide in Marketing

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So you've got a product that promises to be the best thing since the introduction of the George Foreman Grill. It's sure to sell a million units, if only you can just get the word ...

How to Pay Gambling Winnings to the IRS Immediately After Winning

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Paying taxes on gambling winnings immediately rather than waiting until the end of the year has its advantages. Not all types of gambling winnings are taxed, but if they are, the payer will provide a W-2G form that indicates the amount of tax the payer withheld. The amount required by the Internal R

How to Fix a Credit Score After a Repossession

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A repossession of property used to secure a debt is one of the most devastating things that can appear on a credit report. If lenders see that you have a record of defaulting even on secured debt, it can be extraordinarily difficult to go through the already challenging process of debt repair. The o

Social Security Disability & Unemployment Benefits

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Each state administers unemployment benefits and may not allow individuals to receive both unemployment compensation and Social Security Administration benefits.government building image by Dumitrescu Ciprian from Fotolia.comIn order to qualify for Social Security Disability payments, an...

New Jersey SSI Benefits

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According to the Social Security Administration, more than 7 million people are currently being helped by the Supplemental Security Income program, and many more are eligible but haven't applied. SSI is a federal financial assistance program. It's run by the Social Security Administration, though it

How Does Social Security Affect Unemployment in Illinois?

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Collecting unemployment and Social Security benefits can be a bit tricky. The biggest problem is that if you are collecting unemployment, you are suppose to be looking for work; but if you are receiving Social Security, you are suppose to be retired. That doesn't mean that a situation won't arise wh

How to Gargle with Vinegar to Stop a Sore Throat

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If you have a minor sore throat that is due to something not serious like maybe you screamed at a concert or slept with your mouth open you can quickly stop the sore throat by gargling with vinegar! I have also used this if my tonsils are flaring up and it works well. However, if you have a sore th

North Carolina State Park Scholarship

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The Park Scholarship at North Carolina State University is made possible by a grant from the Park Foundation of Ithaca, New York, and has been awarded since 1996. This scholarship provides generous financial assistance to recipients, as well as several forms of academic support and professional deve

Analyzing Working Capital Management

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What an Increase in Interest Rates Causes to Investments

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Rising interest rates have a number of direct and indirect effects on different kinds of investment instruments. Generally, rising rates negatively impact the value of longer-term instruments but can have the opposite effect on short-term instruments. Rate changes do not directly impact stocks but t

How Does Refinancing Car Loans Affect a Credit Score?

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When you refinance a loan, you are closing one loan and opening another. This can cause a temporary drop in your credit score. In a short period, though, you should be able to repair this.

Refinancing Options for the Self-Employed

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Mortgage lenders consider several factors when deciding whether to approve your request to refinance your home loan. One important factor is your gross monthly income. Lenders want to make sure you are making enough money each month to pay your monthly mortgage bill. If you are self-employed, this c

How to Complain to a Credit-Reporting Agency

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Credit is necessary for a large number of purchases. For example, you must have good credit to get a reasonable loan for a car or a home. Credit-reporting agencies keep track of payments and loans and provide you with a credit score that other institutions use to consider whether to finance your pur

Grants for Disadvantaged Teens

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According to an Annie E. Casey Foundation study, one in five U.S. teens and young children lived in poverty as of 2009. Federal government agencies and private companies fund grants to support programs providing education and employment training to disadvantaged teens. These awards also fund shelter

How to Convert a Profit Sharing Plan to Self Directed IRA

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Converting a profit-sharing plan to a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a relatively easy procedure, but it is important to pay attention to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations in order to avoid any tax consequences or IRS penalties. Such transfers, known as "roll

Are College Room & Board Fees Deductible?

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Parents often plan to pay for their child's college expenses in part with the tax incentives offered by the Internal Revenue Service for higher education. However, because college and personal expenses overlap, the IRS has strict rules on what qualifies for a tax deduction. In general, you should no