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10.05
2011 Author:
David Powell Tags:
Transfer No Comments »

Difference Between a Rollover and a Transfer

When it comes to rollovers or transfers between 401k accounts and IRA accounts, one word makes a lot of difference.

A 401k rollover requires that 20 percent of the amount being rolled over be withheld for taxes, even though the account owner still has to deposit 100 percent of the amount within 60 days to avoid taxes and penalties.

A 401k transfer requires no withholding and moves the funds tax-free.

An IRA rollover gives the account owner 60 days to deposit any rolled over funds into a new IRA account. IRS rules limit each taxpayer to only one rollover per year.

An IRA transfer moves the money directly to a new qualified retirement plan account with no delays and with no one per year limits.

A trustee-to-trustee transfer occurs when you move funds from one qualified retirement plan custodian to another without ever having control of the money. The easiest way for the IRA owner to do this is electronically with the the financial institutions moving the money from one account to the other by computer.

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10.05
2011 Author:
admin Tags:
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The first step to buying your first home – more than just the deposit

When it comes to significant milestones, one that many Australians dream to tick off in their lifetime to do list is to own a home. A home represents so much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s a foundation for building a family and whole new lifestyle.

For most, the first step to realising their dream of home ownership is to spend some time scrimping and saving the pennies to put towards a deposit. Most home sales require a 10-20% deposit up front at the time of settlement – but that won’t be the only cash you’ll be forking over at the time of sale.

Before you ever move your first box of belongings or bring a single stick of furniture into your new abode, be prepared for these additional costswith home loans:

-          Loan application fee–applying for a loan and having your application assessed will incur a cost from the lender or mortgage broker. The associated costs depend on the loan you’re applying for and the lender. Many loan application Full Article…

06.05
2011 Author:
David Powell No Comments »

Make Mother’s Day Smart not Spendy

Phones are about to start ringing across the nation. Cards are already flying off the shelves. People everywhere are reaching for their credit cards to buy candy, flowers and five star dinners they may not be able to afford to honor Mom on Mother’s Day. But gifts aren’t just about how much they cost. And there are lots of ways to make Mom’s day without overdoing it financially:

1. Go wild
. Take her out to do something you haven’t before: a yoga class, an antique fair, a pretty drive or a farmer’s market. 
Cost: $0–$30

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2. Be crafty. Frame a picture, make a card, write a song, paint something or make Mom a mixed CD—the possibilities are endless and you dont have to live nearby to do it.
 Cost: $5–$20

3. Eat outside
. Plan out and pack a nice picnic (or buy a couple of deli sandwiches), grab a blanket and your mom, and head to the nearest park to eat and catch up. Cost: $10–$30

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03.05
2011 Author:
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Why the US must raise its debt ceiling | Kevin Gallagher

According to US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the US will have trouble paying its debts somewhere between 16 May and 2 August 2011. Geithner is thus asking Congress to raise the legal debt limit, which now stands at $14.3tn.

Growth in the US in the short and medium term is a good thing for the US economy – and the world. But when growth recovers, the US will have to raise taxes, make a structural shift towards a green economy and reduce military and other spending. But this is not the time – and holding the US bond market hostage is not the route to that inevitably necessary future.

01.05
2011 Author:
Mary Ross Tags:
States States Taxes No Comments »

The Best States For Taxes

Tax laws vary from state to state, which means that the tax rate in Massachusetts may be very different from the tax rate in Mississippi. As April 15th draws nearer, you may wonder just which states in the union offer the best tax rates, and the least. In fact, if the taxes in your area are bad enough, you might just consider moving!

States with No Income Tax or Sales Tax

Among the 50 states, a handful don’t charge income tax or sales tax. Texas, Nevada, Florida, Washington State, Tennessee, and Wyoming don’t have state income taxes. Oregon, Montana, and Delaware have no sales tax. New Hampshire and Alaska have neither kinds of sales tax; in fact, Alaskan residents also receive an oil dividend of $1654 per year.

Lowest and Highest States for Property Tax

Since purchasing a home is probably the single largest investment most families will make, it helps to check out the property taxes state by state. Fol

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30.04
2011 Author:
David Powell Tags:
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April Jobs Report Could Have Big Impact On Stocks

The April jobs report is due out from the U.S. Labor Department on Friday. While economic statistics typically have a temporary effect on Wall Street before being shoved aside by whatever bit of news or data arrives a few days later, the April jobs number could be a bigger deal than usual.

Recently, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. Following the announcement, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke held the first ever Fed press conference in which he laid out the Fed’s view of the U.S. economy. He suggested that the economic recovery is slowing. He didn’t use the word fragile, but plenty of people heard it anyway. He also suggested that inflation was tame and that any uptick was dwarfed by the greater potential for a slowdown in growth.

Business spending has been measured, despite a tiny boom going on in Silicon Valley. Consumer spending has been whacked by not only by widespread job losses, but also by the housing market crash and subsequent collapse of the mortgage industry.

Many homeowners have no equity left in their homes. Tho

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