The economic crisis has already hit the residential sector hard, but now it is forecast to spill over into commercial mortgages as well. Residential home owners were blessed with many different options to restructure their home mortgages or short-sell their homes due to the recent economic crisis. These options are now available to owners of office buildings, shopping malls, and retail shops, among other commercial properties, by way of a...more
How much money do you need to bring to Taiwan if you plan on moving to Taiwan to teach English? Making the move to Taiwan or any country is something that shouldn't be given a lot of thought. If you are considering moving to Taiwan it will help to know how much money you need in advance. You will be starting a new life and if you don't bring enough money it will only make things harder than they may already be. There will be many items and...more
With the end of the year just around the corner, the new law may provide you with additional tax saving opportunities.In this report, I'll share the 2 most popular tax breaks in the new law and how they apply to your taxes.Tax Break #1: First-time Home Buyer Credit Background information The first-time homebuyer credit is one of the most popular tax incentives in recent years. When originally enacted, the credit was limited to $7,500 ($3,750 for a married taxpayer filing separately) and it acted like a loan, requiring taxpayers to repay it over 15 years. Since its original enactment, the repayment requirement has been removed (in most cases) and the credit limit raised to $8,000 ($4,000 for a married taxpayer filing separately).Extension of the credit The credit was set to expire November 30, 2009. The new law passed last week extends the credit to April 30, 2010.Expansion of the credit The new law expands who is eligible for the credit in 2 different ways.#1: No longer limited to first-time home buyers The credit was limited to first-time homebuyers. While the full $8,000 credit is still limited to first-time homebuyers. some long-time residents of the same principal residence...more
You will not believe what astonishing statistic I read just the other day. I was signed onto the site Indexcreditcards.com and read that the average American is carrying $4,013 in revolving debt and the average household is carrying about $7,861 in debt (mostly credit card). This is astounding considering only 25% of American households don't have...more
Author: Jeff McRitchieDoes your office need a paper shredder with an extremely high security rating, as well as a lot of great features? If so, check out the GBC ShredMaster RSX128, a feature-laden device that offers top-notch security. Here are this product's strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: The RSX128 can shred up to 12 sheets of paper in a...more
Author: Jeff McRitchieGeneral Binding Corporation (GBC) offers an incredible selection of shredders, including some that are great for use by multiple people in an office setting. One of these machines is the GBC ShredMaster RDS1819. Here are the strengths - and weaknesses - of this device. Strengths: The RDS1810 can shred up to 18 sheets at once. It not only can shred both letter- and legal-sized paper thanks to a feed opening that's almost 10 inches wide), it can also destroy CD's/DVD's and credit/debit cards. It will even take care of any staples or paper clips left in your documents. This is a strip-cut machine that will produce shreds that are 1/6" wide. It offers a Level 2 security rating so it's great for shredding items such as bank statements, correspondence, and junk mail. This device is one of GBC's jam-free machines. In addition to having a forward/reverse function, the feed opening of the RDS1819 will glow red if too much paper is inserted into the machine so you can remove the extra sheets. This can help prevent jams from occurring in the first place. The RDS18119 has been designed for frequent use in medium-sized offices. It has a waste compartment with an...more
Author: Jeff McRitchie A commercial-grade paper shredder is a must-have item if your office needs to regularly destroy a lot of documents. If your workplace is in need of one and you aren't working with highly classified documents, a great choice...more
Author: Jeff McRitchiePaper shredders have become very popular office machines and they are now as common as photocopiers thanks to the increased need for privacy. Just about every office in America has a paper shredder now and for those large...more
You can save money on your direct mail postcard by knowing a little about the US Postal Service mailing standards and requirements.The First Class Postcard Rate If the height of your postcard is between 3 inches and 4.25 inches and the width is...more
Author: Jeff McRitchieGeneral Binding Corporation (GBC) is the manufacturer of some of today's first-rate paper shredders, from the personal-sized to larger machines that are great for large organizations. One of their smaller machines is the...more
Everyone has their own option strategies in option trading, but when you're just getting started, it can be very confusing. You'll see different alternatives spreads around the web, blogs mentioning they have the best options strategy and options...more
Author: Benjamin HübnerLooking for an easy Way to Make Money Online? When it comes to making money, there are many individuals who flock to the internet. Online you will literally find an unlimited number of business opportunities. Many of these...more