Bankruptcy

How To Get Out Of Debt – Fast!

18/10/2011
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Are you hopelessly in debt? Have you maxed out your credit cards and feel like you have nowhere to turn to? Is your net worth now in the negative? Don’t despair. There is a way to change your current situation. You can still turn things around and make it better. Let me reveal to you 4 steps on how to get out of debt – fast! First, plug the hole. If there is a leak in your tub no matter how much water you put in, it can never be full unless you plug the leak. In the same way, in order to get out of debt find out why you are in debt in the first place. Track...

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Finance for the Future

09/08/2011
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Even in these times of economic uncertainty, there are still things that we can rely on – death and taxes.  While it might be difficult to think about that fact that death eventually comes to us all and it’s probably best not to dwell on that fact too much, it’s important to face facts and make sure that proper provision is made for those who survive us.  Dying without a will (intestate) means that your possessions will be divided up according to stringent legal rules and will actually mean that you leave a mess for your loved ones to sort out during what will undoubtedly be a very difficult time. Making a detailed will ensures that you can choose...

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Social Networking, Meet Billable Hours

18/07/2011
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If you’re a lawyer and you’re playing it by the book – like we all know that you are – then there are long, seemingly interminable stretches of your life lived in six-minute increments. The ticks of the clock are both a thorn in your side and a nugget of gold in your (or your firm’s) pocket. The sense of a higher moral obligation and service to your community and fellow humans may leave you inclined to argue that clockwatching is not part of your game plan, and every conceivable minute logged is used serving the needs of your client. And, that’s all very noble. No one is accusing you of padding the bill. Besides, more and more alternatives...

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Common Tax Deductibles for SEO Consultants and Webmasters

01/06/2011
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Along with working from home (or a home office) and getting to be your own boss, one of the other advantages of being an SEO consultant or website owner and administrator is that you are classed as self-employed or a sole proprietor, a freelancer or a contractor. Though this brings it’s own share of headaches when it comes to accounting and also brings its own special taxes such as Self-Employment Tax, working for yourself also brings its own fair share of things that are tax deductible when it comes to filling out that dreaded tax return. Depending on your specific type of business there are plenty of deductibles that only you and your accountant will be able to work...

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The Top 5 Reasons to File for Bankruptcy

27/04/2011
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No one really wants to file for bankruptcy. It’s not fun and it doesn’t feel good to have to admit that you simply don’t have the money to pay your debts. However, in spite of the fact that it may not be an enjoyable experience, it’s also one which is extremely important and which can provide some real and tangible benefits to those who do it. Here are five great reasons why you may want to consider declaring bankruptcy: It Will Get the Creditors Off Your Back While it is possible to file a cease and desist letter to get collection agencies to stop calling you all day long, the reality is that doing so doesn’t mean that you...

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Should I choose an IVA or bankruptcy?

17/03/2011
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A lot of people who find they have no way of repaying their unsecured debts in full face a choice between an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) and bankruptcy. Both forms of insolvency can help to free struggling borrowers from unmanageable debt problems, but there are key differences between the two that you should understand before you go any further. IVA: how it works An IVA is an agreement with your unsecured lenders in which you’ll repay as much of your unsecured debt as you can over an agreed period of time – usually five years. During this time, you’ll make regular monthly payments towards your debts, based on what you can afford after your other essential expenses have been...

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Tricks to combat impulse buying

16/03/2011
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Think before you buy. Easier said than done really. As most people find the urge to splurge quite hard to resist. Impulse buying is a dangerous habit and is the cause of needless debt. So how exactly do we avoid this trap when we are but mere humans, constantly subject to sale posters and marketing ploys? 1. Stay at home. Avoid going to the mall after school or at work. Unless you really have to, never step foot in a shop. And should you find yourself in one, shorten your stay and stop mindless loitering. Clearly tell yourself that you are perhaps just there to browse and NOT TO BUY. Believe me, you won’t die if you don’t buy anything...

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How To Avoid Insolvency

07/03/2011
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The following is a guest post by Mark, who writes on behalf of ClearDebt.  ClearDebt provide advice on IVAs, including comparing an IVA, bankruptcy and other Debt Management solutions. Personal insolvency is the umbrella term for any circumstance where an individual has insufficient money available to make their loan repayments as they fall due. It’s a precarious position to find oneself but has become increasingly common over recent years, with over 135,000 individual insolvencies in England and Wales during 2010 alone. Insolvency is not the same as bankruptcy and although insolvency may lead to bankruptcy, there are usually alternatives available to those who find themselves insolvent. These include Administration Orders, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, and Debt Relief Orders. If you’re...

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How You Can Avoid Bankruptcy

20/02/2011
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Do you know there are many Americans filing for bankruptcy? To many it seems the easiest way out of debt, but it can really hurt the future credit and livelihood of anyone who files for it. When a person files for bankruptcy it can haunt them for nearly 10 years or more. This means buying a new home or car may never be in the future for a person filing for bankruptcy. So, why are so many Americans filing for bankruptcy? It could be because there is less of a negative attitude towards this particular debt solution; therefore, more and more Americans are filing. However, this is a false attitude as bankruptcy still carries all of negative side effects...

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Top 5 Free Online Money Management Tools

15/02/2011
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Today with the economy being the way it is, everyone is trying to make his or her money stretch as far as possible. To help you manage your finances there are some good free money management tools available online. Yodlee Yodlee MoneyCenter is an online management tool that has been around for a long time. It is easy to use and has a colorful dashboard with everything you need right at your fingertips. This is innovative software that can do many things including track all of your account balances and track what you spend. You can create a budget and set up alerts to let you know when something has been posted. GnuCash GnuCash Money Management Tool can be...

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