FSBO: For Sale By Owners Chapter Two

Sheriff\'s Deputy Ted Rasmussen was thinking about Carriehis pregnant waitress problemwhen he sighted the traffic disruption meandering near the yellow line on Bay Street. A Bremerton merchant had called the Sheriff\'s emergency number reporting a wet morning commuter mess. Two motorists had placed 911 calls from their cell phones. When the police dispatcher asked if there were any units in the vicinity, Ted responded.

\167 Rasmussen! I\'m not far from there. I\'ll handle it.\

Lights flashing, siren blaring, motorists pulling over to let him through, the willing young officer arrived on the scene.Although everyone else noticed the lofty deputy, a starched green uniform, the disoriented young woman seemed oblivious to his police presence. Like a sapling, the deputy swayed with the chilly wind gusting between the buildings.

Horns echoed reproach while the endangered pedestrian continued to swing her purse at arm\'s length, twirling between cars on the wet thoroughfare. Ted ducked as her shoulder bag came by, his own determined limb catching its strap to halt the lunacy. She seemed bewildered at the interruption.

\What?\

\You tell me what,\ the deputy demanded. \What do you think you\'re doing?\

\I\'m playing,\ the perplexed woman replied, jerking her purse.

Ted had her attention. She wore no rings. His squad car parked in such a way as to shield them, he pointed to the rear passenger door with his free hand.

\This isn\'t a safe place to play. You\'d better get into the car, Miss.\

\I don\'t want to go for any more rides.\

\This isn\'t an option, Miss. Now, get in.\

\No! I won\'t.\ Tugging on her bag, the frustrated woman insisted. \ I\'m walking!\

Ignoring hurry-up appeals of stalled motorists, Deputy Rasmussen confronted his challenge. Releasing his hold on her purse, Ted stepped closer to ask, \Where are you going?\

\Away. Far, far away.\

Not because he needed to know, but rather in a non-threatening ploy to hold her awareness, Ted inquired, \Where do you live?\

\I used to live in that house with the green roof,\ she said turning abruptly, pointing at two-story brick house on a distant hillside. \But, now I\'m going far away.\

\You\'re already far away, Miss. Now, please get into the police car. This way. I\'m not going to hurt you.\

\You promise?\

\Of course, I promise. I\'m a policeman. I\'m the one who catches the one that would hurt you. Here, this way.\

She didn\'t resist as he took her arm to gently enforce compliance.

After securing the seat belt around his disoriented passenger, Ted Rasmussen closed the back door of his cruiser. He shut off the siren, turning to the confused lady who looked to be about his own agein her mid-twenties.

The precipitation\'s ample time had saturated her to the skin. Water droplets continued to form at the ends of her brown hair, then dripped to merge with countless others that had found their way to the Washington Cougars sweatshirtclinging to her body.

Being a man, Ted couldn\'t help but notice she was pretty, although she was soaking wet.

You\'d be a knockout at a wet T-shirt party, he thought.

Without shoes, Ted recognized his captive was mentally ill or high. Securely in his car, the deputy smiled reassuringly.

\You\'ll be all right, Miss.\

\I am all right. I\'m a good girl. You can\'t catch him, though.\

Ted\'s policeman ears perked up. \Why not, Miss?\

\He died.\

\Did you have something to do with that?\

\No, silly. He fell off the ladder.\

\Who?\

\Daddy.\

Assuming he solved the little riddle, the Deputy smiled. \He can\'t hurt you anymore, then.\

\Yes, he does. He comes backat night. That\'s why I\'m going away.\

\So, he can\'t find you?\

\Yes. You\'re a policeman, aren\'t you?\

\That\'s right, Miss. I\'m taking you to the Hospital.\

Clearly frightened, the woman pleaded. \Don\'t tell him where I went.\

\I won\'t tell him, Miss. Your secret\'s safe with me.\

\I didn\'t tell you the secret. Daddy told me never to tell. I didn\'t tell you. I didn\'t.\

\No, Miss,\ the officer assured her. \You didn\'t tell!\

A dripping cherub, the woman relaxed. No longer terrified, her eyes glazed over. Ted proceededlights flashingto the hospital, parking his cruiser by the door of the emergency entrance.

His docile passenger content in the patrol car, the officer bypassed the door\'s intern and proceeded directly to admissions desk. The formidable Ms. Maxine Reedman was the RN in charge.

Looking at his name tag she acknowledged him.

\May I help you, deputy?\

\I\'ve a sick female in my car,\ Ted began.

\Well, you\'ve come to the right place, officer Rasmussen,\ Maxine Reedman informed him, looking at Ted\'s name badge. \This is a hospital. What is her name?\

\I haven\'t asked, yet. Ah, she\'s not sick physically. At least, I don\'t think she is. She\'s a mental case.\

\Thank you for your diagnosis, deputy.\ Unimpressed, the nurse asked, \What was she doing, officer?\

\Playing in the middle of the street. She wasn\'t struck by an automobile, I don\'t think.\

\Good. Let\'s you and I go get her.\

Ted opened the car door to release the restraint belt from his passenger. With a knowing smile, Ms. Reedman took over.

\Hello, Amy,\ she said. \Welcome back. Let\'s get out of the deputy\'s car. You can come with me, now. Okay? Where are your shoes?\

\I left them at the house when I ran away,\ Amy whispered, exiting the vehicle. Barefoot, she stood wiggling her toes in a rain puddle. \I was going to put on my galoshes, but I forgot.\

\Have you been taking your medicine, Amy?\

\I haven\'t needed too. I feel fine, so I\'ve stopped taking the pills.\

\Well, I\'m glad that this officer brought you here, today. Let\'s go see if we can find you some shoes and dry clothes. Okay?\

\Okay, Ms. Reedman. It\'s nice seeing you, again. I\'m cold now.\

\Thank you, Deputy Rasmussen.\ Staring directly into the eyes of the waiting officer, Maxine Reedman almost smiled. \Amy will be fine. I\'ll contact her caseworker, and her employer. We\'ll keep her with us for a few days.\ Lowing her voice, she answered the unasked question. \Amy is a victim of childhood incest. She does well when she\'s stabilized, but some hurts don\'t heal very fast.\

\Thanks for your being here, Ms. Reedman,\ Ted said. \And for the explanation. I\'ll have to write a report. May I call you for Amy\'s other vital information?\

\Please do, deputy. I\'ve to take Amy into the crisis center, now.\

Ted watched appreciatively as the controlling nurse slipped her strong arm around Amy\'s waist preparing to breach the door toward renewed health.

Ted returned to his troubled thoughts about having made Carrie pregnant and whether or not to tell his girlfriend, Heather. He decided not to.

Russ Miles is author of the novel, For Sale By Owners:FSBO. A \Seasoned Real Estate NAR Broker,\ disabled by Multiple Sclerosis, Russ writes books & articles on varied subjects.

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The Five Most Important Steps In Buying A Home

Buying a new home can be one of the most important financial investments of your life, and so it is important to take the time and do it right. Sometimes home buying can be a long and tedious process too, and it can get wearing. But if you follow these five important real estate buying steps, it should help you make a good choice.

1. The first step is to know exactly what you are looking for before you even get started. So take out a piece of paper, sit down and carefully list all of the most important features of the home you want to buy.

Where do you want your new home to be located? Does it need to be near a certain school district? What size home will be needed? What size garage should it have? Do you want a one story or multi-story home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms should it have to accommodate everyone in your family?

There are plenty of other questions that you could ask yourself at this point, so try to get a clear picture of the kind of new home that you would like by brainstorming in advance.

2. Before actually starting to go out and look at properties, be sure to have your finances well in order beforehand. There is no better time to take a good hard look at your credit report, as it will have a major impact on the amount and kind of financing that you can get. If you find any discrepancies in your credit report, now is the time to get it taken care of as quickly as possible.

3. At this point it\'s time to decide what kind of property that you are interested in buying. For instance, would you prefer buying a home through multiple listings or a for sale by owner property? Would you consider buying a foreclosure? Or perhaps a HUD home?

What price range is the home that you would be interested in? If you are a luxury home buyer, then you should focus on that particular segment of homes. If you\'re a first time buyer, then most likely your sights will need to be set on much less expensive homes.

4. Now is a very good time to find the lender who will give you the best deal, and in get pre-approved for your home loan. This can help you in many ways, as going through this process will help determine for sure what price range you can afford, and it can also help you in the negotiation process as well. It\'s always an advantage when you already have your financing taking care of, and can go ahead and place a legitimate offer on a home without having to wait for pre-approval.

5. Due to the increasing complexity of buying real estate property these days, it makes a lot of sense to use a real estate agent to help you get tips and information, and steer you in the right direction to find the home that you want. The most important consideration is to make sure that the real estate agent is indeed working for you as the buyer and not for the seller of the home that you want to purchase. In order to find a high-quality, reliable real estate agent, ask your family and friends and anyone you know for recommendations. Very soon, you should have a short list of brokers and agents that you can choose from.

Sometimes home buying can be a little intimidating, but if you follow the five important steps listed above, it will help you stay on the right track and ensure that you get the best deal possible on the home of your dreams.

Steadman Issenburg writes on many consumer related topics including real estate. You can find phoenix real estate listings and las vegas luxury homes and more by visiting our Real Estate website.

Secured Debt Consolidation Loans: Help you Usher a New Debt Free Life

It is never a pleasant experience when you have to deal with furious creditors pounding on your door for money. So what do you do when a whole bunch of angry creditors are breathing down your neck and threatening you with dire consequences? Do you hide under the bed or jump out of the bathroom window?

It may work a couple of times but how long will you evade the situation at hand. Remember, a problem is only as big as you make it. So, the first thing that you need to do is to accept the fact that you have a problem and that you need to solve it. Then comes taking some vital steps to address this debt problem.

Debt problems are not a new scenario. There are a lot of people who find themselves caught in the debt trap. To help people out of such situations, various debt management solutions were propounded. Out of these solutions, one of the most viable and the most successful solution is that of borrowing a loan as means of consolidating all your debts.

Such a loan is commonly called a debt consolidation loan. Debt consolidation loan like personal loans can also be secured as well as unsecured. A secured debt consolidation is considered the cheapest way out of the debt swamp.

To avail a secured debt consolidation loan you have to offer your home as security to the lender. This means that your lender will have a legal claim on your property until you pay back the loan. However, you can keep living in the same home and your lender will not exercise his ownership rights on your home until you fail to pay back the loan.

A secured debt consolidation loan works in a very simple way by combining all your loans into one single loan. Negotiations are done with your creditors on your behalf and a low rate loan is compounded that will pay off all your debts. Now, you have to worry about paying only a single monthly installment and also deal with one creditor only.

So, why wait! Get a secured debt consolidation loan and do some damage control of your finances.

Author: The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. She has done her masters in Business Administration and is currently assisting E-secured-loans as a finance specialist. For more information please visit: http://www.e-secured-loans.co.uk

Buy A Home Or Rent? What The Government Realtors Lender's and Insurance Companies Won't Tell You!

Should you rent or should you buy a home? That is obviously a question only you can answer but with all the hype about home ownership and equity appreciation I thought I would offer up a few thoughts contrary to mainstream thinking so carefully crafted and cultivated by our government and real estate industry.

First, a quick overview of some key words: \Real estate\ is a derivative from the words \Royal Estate\ which was a term used way back in time when the European feudal system was used. You know, when people use to farm the land of the rich landowners and get a small slice of the crops for their efforts? I am not a history buff but you get the idea. And \Mortgage\ is a derivative of the word \Morgue\ or, in so many fancy words \Debt to death\. My understanding is that way back in the old days, the government (composed of wealthy landowners) decided they could make more money by \selling\ the land (Royal Estate) to people. How? By providing an interest earning loan to them in the form of a (Morgue-deed). The rich government also decided they could further benefit themselves by \taxing the property\ they sold to these poor people. Then, these same rich people decided to make it a law that people had to \insure\ these properties to protect the wealthy. So what you have is:

The wealthy people own the land (Royal estate)
The wealthy people convince the poor to buy the property on credit to death (Mortgage)
The wealthy people who held all the money forced the poor to (insure) the real estate (Did I mention the wealthy just so happen to own the insurance companies too?)
The wealthy people who comprise the government then (taxed) the poor slobs that bought into this program!

Real estate = debt to death (30 years) + interest + tax + insurance. Or to look at it another way:
Asset = liability + liability +liability +liability. Now ask yourself is this in the best interest of the poor slobs buying the property or the wealthy landowners? Aha! A new perspective!

But there is more to consider when you purchase a home you basically lose your ability to relocate quickly because of the obstacles associated with listing the home, finding a qualified buyer, selling, etc. That\'s good for the government, they get the tax and they know where you are located. Speaking of tax, you can pay off your mortgage and still never really own the home because you will always pay taxes.

How do real estate taxes benefit your bottom line? What do you really get out of insurance? Insurance protects the lenderand it\'s nice to have IF something were to happen. But statistically it probably won\'t or the insurance companies wouldn\'t insure you.

Don\'t forget the government\'s ability to take your property away under eminent domain. They just changed that law so the rich who have a better use for your property than you do can steal it from you legally. Which means to me, that a person pays and pays and pays and pays and never really owns their home.

And let\'s not forget about those catastrophic home repairs like roof, HVAC systems, sewage, etc.

And there is no guarantee that a home will appreciateall it takes is a massive layoff in a geographical area to wipe out property values.

So the next time you hear the president brag about increasing in\ home ownership\ in America or the next time you hear about \owning a home is the American dream\ you\'ll have a slightly different perspective. It\'s the American dream all right! It\'s the American dream for the government, the rich, the real estate industry, the mortgage lenders and the insurance companies. Butthe little person?

Like I said in the opening paragraph of this articlehome ownership is something only you can decide. But does it make sense to rent and invest your money into stock, something that has equally impressive growth potential without all the liabilities, risks and limitations?

Just some food for thought.

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Seeking Grant Proposals for your Fundraiser

An essential part of fundraising is writing grant proposals and grant applications. An effectively written grant application can result in large sums of money for your fundraising group. Grant applications can be a long and tiresome journey, but in the end it will be worth it for your group! In the following article, we are going to help you understand grants and what they entail.



Grant Applications Broken Down



Most grant applications will include some or more of the following components:



Letters of Reference - letters from those who can testify to your experience and good character.

Formal Proposal - a detailed explanation of what the grant money will be used for.

A Business Plan - detailing the finer points of your financial needs.

A List of Resources - detail the resources you have, and the resources you need.

Complete list of Group Members - including both workers and volunteers.

Goals and Plans - detail the short and long term goals of your group.



The grant application will list all the material and documents needed for submission. It is vitally important that you follow all the directions exactly as they are stated when filling out the grant application. One mistake could make the difference between getting the grant and getting turned down. Many grant providers reject applications that didn't take the time to follow the directions when submitting their application. Prior to submitting your grant application have someone in the group proof read it and make sure that all the information is correct and in order. After staring at the same document for days on end, it becomes difficult to notice any mistakes.



Your grant application should stress the importance of your cause and the necessity of the grant. How many people are you expecting to be able to help? How will this project benefit them? The more compelling your application is, the more likely you are to receive the grant money. Most importantly, grant providers want to make sure the money is going to be used wisely and appropriately. To help your cause, make sure you describe your goals and focus in clear detail.



Lastly, take time and fill out your application with precision. Don't rush through it, or you are bound to make some mistakes. Give yourself enough time to provide all of the financial documents that are requested, and be sure to have someone proofread it prior to submitting! A well-written application will stand out above the rest!

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Michelle Pearson is a former fundraising consultant who currently is a writer for the Fundraising Know How Magazine at fundraisingknowhow.com - a site that specializes in helping fundraising coordinators offering information on candle fundraisers, easy fundraisers, cheerleader fundraisers and more.

Filing Bankruptcy And 3 Helpful Alternatives To Eliminate Your Debt

You\'ve got some serious debt problems. Take heart in the fact that a lot of people do these days. The key to getting out from under debt is to evaluate the situation you\'re in, and then to decide if you\'re willing to do what it takes to change it. Are you going to stop using the mall as your playground? If so then you have a chance to get out of debt without resorting to bankruptcy.

In fact there are many tactics to try before you even think of heading to a bankruptcy lawyer. Here are some important considerations and alternatives to help you avoid bankruptcy. New bankruptcy laws make it more difficult to file than it used to be.

From the period of 1994 to 2004, filing for bankruptcy has doubled. Bankruptcy filing has spun out of control with consumers being targeted with easy credit. This has become a major cause for bankruptcy.

What About The New Bankruptcy Laws?

There is now a new law for bankruptcy that was passed called the \Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act\. People struggling to pay their credit debts are now going to have to deal with this new bankruptcy law.

3 Effective Alternatives To Help Avoid Filing Bankruptcy

1. Contacting creditors is an alternative to bankruptcy. Instead of filing for bankruptcy, you work out payment options with your creditors. In many cases they are very willing to work with you. It\'s to their advantage to keep you as a customer. The creditors know the alternatives for bankruptcy will bring them more profits if you don\'t file for bankruptcy.

2. Getting a debt consolidation loan is a good alternative for bankruptcy. Financial services can combine all your debts into one loan payment every month. A consolidation loan as an alternative for bankruptcy, can help pay off debts. For bankruptcy consolidation loans, you can shop online for the best terms and rates. Lenders are very competitive to earn your business online.

3. You may also consider a debt workout for bankruptcy alternatives. With a debt workout, an attorney contacts your creditors and makes arrangements. In most cases the monthly payments will be less than if the credit account was settled in full. For some cases they want the payment in full, but over a longer period of time than originally stated on the credit agreement.

Filing Bankruptcy And How To Find A Good Lawyer

If you have decided there is no alternative to filing bankruptcy,you may be asking yourself, \how do I find a good bankruptcy lawyer? The best way to find a good bankruptcy lawyer is through referrals. Family members and friends who filed bankruptcy in the past can refer you to a good bankruptcy lawyer. The yellow pages in a phone book is another great place to find reputable bankruptcy lawyers. Another invaluable place to find a good bankruptcy lawyer and services in on the Internet. When you search for a lawyer, try to find a lawyer that deals with your type of bankruptcy. You can get free advice with the first meeting.

What Will I Need For My Bankruptcy Lawyer?

With your first visit, it\'s important to bring everything you can on the first consultation. You will need a list of all the creditors and how much you owe for your bankruptcy lawyer to consider. This includes any insurance, medical bills, auto loans, taxes, student loans and any personal loans. Your bankruptcy lawyer can give you the advice you need with this important information. This will make the filing process easier if you do decide to file bankruptcy.

If you\'re not going to be able to change your behavior enough to get your debts under control, then you may, at some time, have to resort to bankruptcy.

Dean Shainin offers online Bankruptcy and debt advice. For more information, articles, news, tools and valuable resources on bankruptcy and debt solutions, visit his site at: How To File Bankruptcy

Deciding Which Mortgage Loan Is Right For You

If you are looking to finance the purchase of a new home, then
you will likely be looking at more than one mortgage loan
option, including those with varying interest rates, payment
terms and length.

In order to choose the best loan for you, you will first want to
decide how many years you plan to live in the home that you want
to purchase. A conventional fixed rate mortgage is generally for
someone who plans to live in their home for an extended period
of time, which is typically 15 to 30 years. The fixed rate
mortgage loan is the most commonly sought of the various loan
programs. With this type of loan, the interest remains the same
for the entire life of the loan.

Another type of loan is the adjustable rate mortgage, which are
also known as an ARM loan, is one that allows the interest to
adjust based on current market rates. Interest only mortgages,
on the other hand, is when the homeowner is allowed to make
payments on the interest alone for a designated amount of time.
After that time expires, the payments are applied toward the
principal balance of the loan. Balloon mortgages allow for
smaller payments in the beginning with a large payment due at
the end of the term.

If you are looking to refinance your existing home or apply for
a home equity loan, mortgage lending companies, such as
Florida-based mortgage specialists
http://www.NorthstarFinance.us, will be able to help you select
the best loan for your needs. Through their pre-qualification
and application process, the applicant will learn just how much
of a mortgage they can afford. Before applying for any type of
loan, you will want to understand your credit report and it's
contents. In order to qualify for the best interest rates, you
will need to have a good credit history and no previous
bankruptcy listed in your credit file. With that being said,
there are loan programs designed especially for individuals who
have previous credit problems, including bankruptcy, or are
simply first time home buyers with little or no preexisting
credit. FHA loans, for instance, offer flexible loan programs
that may have lending options for these scenarios when a
conventional loan may be harder to obtain.

Now that you are familiar with the various types of mortgage
loan programs, the next step will be to determine which type of
loan that you may qualify for. In addition to your previous
credit history, your debt to income ratio will be a very
important deciding factor. Lending institutions will look at
your income and current date before deciding whether or not to
extend credit. If you currently owe a substantial amount of debt
compared to your current income, then you may need to consider a
debt consolidation loan before applying for a mortgage. A debt
consolidation loan can take all of your current bills and
combine them into one low monthly payment, which may free up
some extra cash to allow for a mortgage approval.

Located in Florida, http://www.NorthstarFinance.us is a mortgage
company specializing in various loan programs, including
mortgage, debt consolidation, home equity lines of credit, etc.

The Power of Small Numbers: Trading Success is Based on Consistency Not Home Runs

Online trading is so seductive - just sit, click, and rake in the profits! But as anyone who has ever seriously attempted online trading will probably tell you, it's just not as easy as it sounds.

Many beginning traders are seduced by the lure of the home run, that big trade that makes you an instant millionaire and retires you overnight to your own private island paradise.

But then they wake up.

To really succeed at trading of any type, you need consistency, even if it's with small amounts. The ultimate goal is to keep trading over and over to eventual riches, but by always going for the big wins they usually wind up with big losses instead.

It's perfectly understandable for people to not be interested in small profits. After all, which would you rather have, big profits or small? But the fact is it's not such a simple choice. Small profits are more frequently achieved but when traders refuse to take them, they often lose much, much more.

Small but steady gains over time can add up to some truly massive numbers. For example, in options trading (my main area of focus for the last few years) it is not at all uncommon to hear about profits of 100%, 300%, even 1000% in a single trade! And while these results are absolutely possible, by expecting them to be our every day results we train our mind to accept nothing less, and eventually doom ourselves to disappointment.

Imagine training yourself to take 10% profits. And what if you also train yourself never to put too much of your money into one trade, but instead to manage it carefully? Say you put only 10% or less of your total trading account into any one trade? If you could make just a 5% profit on only half of your total account every month, compounding the profits monthly, you would have a better than 31% return in 1 year's time and over 115% in just 3 years! How many investments are you currently involved in that have returns like that?!

The key is small numbers, not large ones.

In trading, there are typically only 4 possible outcomes:

1.A large gain
2.A small gain
3.A large loss
4.A small loss

Assume that over time, your small gains and small losses will average each other out. That leaves you with only large gains and large losses. If you absolutely, positively never allow yourself to take a large loss, that leaves only the large gain. These large gains will ensure that you make a lot of money over the long run. You aren't specifically aiming for them, but we know statistically that as long as you can survive in the trading game long enough, you are bound to get some lucky home runs every now and then.

You can't win if you're not in the game, and the way to stay in the game is through proper money management, risk assessment, position sizing, etc. Without these components most new traders blow their accounts out and never return to the game.

Don't be one of those traders.

There are fortunes to be made in online trading, but you must be able to stay in the game. It is said that he best offense is a good defense and nowhere is this more true than in trading. Controlling risk and managing your money will all but ensure your success. The last major obstacle is your own emotions, but that's a subject for my next article, Emotions: A Trader's Worst Enemy.

Jonathan van Clute is a full time investor, educator, speaker, and online options and sports arbitrage trader. In addition to his business activities, he is also a musician, video editor/animator, and one of the world's greatest Segway Polo athletes. He can be reached via email at jonathan@PMLinvestments.com and is speaking at an upcoming teleseminar, visit http://www.snurl.com/PowerNumbers for details.

3 Ways To Get The Lowest Interest Rate on Your Car Loan

If you\'re like the average American, chances are you buy a new car every five years or so. Most people need an auto loan when they buy a new vehicle, whether it\'s a car, truck, SUV or van. And since the interest on auto loans can add up over time--especially on a five or seven year loan!--it\'s important to try and get the lowest rate possible on your car loan. So find a low rate car loan by

Getting your loan before you shop!

If you wait until you get to the car lot to think about financing, the dealer will try and push \dealer financing\ on you. That\'s because his financing usually comes with extra \padding\ to make you pay more--and to boost his bottom line. The interest rate on dealer financing is often 3% higher than financing from a bank, credit union and or online loan company. So get a loan before you shop for a car. Another bonus: you\'ll have more negotiating power for the price of the car since the dealer knows you\'re a financially stable customer.

Knowing the current rates!

You\'ll never know if you\'re getting a good deal unless you know the going rates for car loans! Search the web, call around to local banks and ask friends or family what the current interest rates are for car loans. Be sure to compare apples to apples by considering things like loan term, since longer term loans often have lower rates. Your credit history will have an effect on your rate, too.

Comparison shopping!

Get quotes from as many lenders as possible. Check with your current bank, credit unions, online lending services and other loan companies. Get at least 3 or 4 different loan quotes so you can compare rates, terms and fees. Let them know you\'re shopping around and that you\'ve received better offers. It\'s possible they\'ll lower your rate or drop your fees to get your business.

You may also want to consider an online lending service that allows you to compare rates between multiple banks and loan companies at one time, since they\'re a convenient way to shop around without getting multiple hits on your credit report.

Carrie Reeder is the owner of http://www.abcloanguide.com, an informational website about various types of loans online.

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FOREX Trading The Secret to Making Profits from the Big Moves

In FOREX trading, it\'s a fact that many traders simply can\'t let their profits run - they enter trades correctly, but only ever, bank marginal profits.

\Let your profits run\ is accepted market wisdom - but how do you do it in practice? How do you maximize your profits?

Many FOREX traders get in on a good opportunity, and take a marginal profit, or are stopped out - they then watch in frustration as the trade piles up $20,000, $50,000, or more - and they\'re not in the market! This happens all the time, so lets look at how you can let your FOREX trading profits run.

Statistical Significance

When FOREX Trading, letting your profits run, is the only way you can cover the cost of your losses - and most traders don\'t understand its significance.

What constitutes a large winner in FOREX trading? - You need to make ten times or more than your average losing trade. If you lose $500, you need to make $5000 - but how do you do this?

The only way to make money in FOREX trading is by letting your profits run - and this isn\'t as easy as it sounds. You need to let your profits run with a NO profit objective. Of course, this is hard to do - and most traders don\'t do it (and that\'s why they lose).

There are two reasons why traders lose money in the FOREX market - one\'s mental, and the other\'s physical:

A Mental Dilemma

Why is it so hard to hold on to winning trades?

The emotion of fear comes into play here - the bigger the profit becomes, the more a trader wants to take it - before they lose it.

Watching a trade you are making money in, dip back is hard. Most traders simply say, any profit is better than no profit - so they take a small profit and feel happy. However, the profit isn\'t big enough - and their losing trades wipe them out sooner or later.

Traders want to snatch ANY profit - in case it gets away - but this is totally wrong.

Physical Reality

The large trends simply do not come around that often.

By using an open profit objective, and a lagging exit, most of your FOREX trades will lose you money.

Trying to avoid losses by snatching profits, or running stops to close, will see you lose money in the long run, when you trade the FOREX markets.

The huge trends don\'t come that often - so you need to catch them.

If you want to catch the big winners, then you need to see the majority of the trades that you enter, that are in profit, reverse - and stop you out at a loss

Because FOREX Trading offers traders fantastic long-term trends - that go on for months, or years - if you can get in on them, and hold them - you\'re all set for huge profits.

Use Lagging Exits

A lagging exit is where you wait for confirmation of a trend change - before banking your profit.

Many traders try to anticipate a trend change - only to take profits early, and miss the major move - don\'t fall into this trap!

Here are two exit strategies that will keep you in the trend for as long possible:

1. To exit a trade, use the 40-day moving average. If positioned long in an up trend - wait for a close below this level - and exit the position. In a downtrend, exit a short on a close above this level.

2. If long from a new 20 day high - hold position until prices make a new 10-day price low. If short from a 4 week low - hold short until prices make a new 10-day high.

These two lagging exit strategies will ensure that you are in the big trending moves, for as long as possible. In FOREX Trading, if you want to run the big winners, then you must use a lagging exit. If you do this, then you will stay with the big moves - and pile up huge gains - rather that get stopped out early.

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Free Foreclosure Listings Can You Find Good Foreclosed Homes on Free Lists?

Locating a reputable free list of foreclose homes is challenging. Real estate investors earn the bulk of their income by purchasing homes cheap and selling them for a profit. Thus, foreclosed properties are in high demand. If buying a bank-owned or foreclosed home, you can expect to save 20 to 50%. The problem lies in accessing a list of foreclosed properties. Several websites offer listings, however, a subscription fee is required. While some websites will advertise free listings, there are advantages and disadvantages to these types of listing services.

Free Foreclosed Listings Come with a Price

If searching for a free online listing of foreclosed homes, you will come across several websites offering free information. However, the information provided is usually on a trial basis. The majority of listing services involve a subscription fee before you can search for a home.

Nonetheless, many services are agreeable to a free trial. Of course, before you can take advantage of the free trial, you must provide the listing service with your credit card information. At the conclusion of the free trial, they will conveniently bill your credit card, and will continue to do so until you cancel.

Advantages of Free Foreclosed Listings

Although free foreclosed listings are not easily accessible, once you locate a good list, you have the opportunity to purchase an inexpensive home. The best way to find a free listing is through a realtor website. When banks work with realtors to get properties sold, the real estate agent is given permission to list the homes on their personal or company site. Moreover, some states will compile a free listing of foreclosed homes throughout a region.

Free listings are ideal because you can find homes for as little as $10,000. Furthermore, choosing a home from a free foreclosed listing allows you to shop for a home without leaving your computer. Free foreclosed listings include all pertinent information about the home. For example, property descriptions will point out the home\'s square footage, number of bedrooms, bathroom, additional features, sale price, condition, etc.

Negative Aspect of Free Foreclosed Listings

Unfortunately, a large number of free foreclosed listings are a waste of time. Because the information is readily available to anyone, most of the properties are contracted before you receive the list. Real estate investors are always in search of free listings. Hence, they generally have the first pick of cheap properties. Moreover, free listings are not updated on a regular basis. If you are serious about buying a foreclosed home, spending a few bucks a month for an accurate and useful list will provide the best results.

View our recommended source for foreclosure listings online

Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan Guide, an informational website about loans and bad credit mortgage loans.

Best Home Owner Insurance What is the Best?

The best homeowner insurance is the insurance that best meets your needs. The insurance shopper that takes the time to understand the basic elements of home insurance will have much more confidence and sense of satisfaction when making an insurance purchase. The homeowner policy has been around for a long time and so most of us have a general concept on how the policy works. The more you know about the market value of your home and the approximate cost to rebuild it the better off you will be when shopping for the homeowner policy.

This kind of knowledge is the foundation for determining what kind of policy to purchase. The age of your home has a direct bearing on the market value. The older homes built in the 1900\'s have much lower market values today because most of them have depreciated. The market value for an older Victorian style home may be $50,000 but the actual cost to rebuild that home may be $200,000. The older homes that depreciate in market value are insured with actual cash value policies. They are often called market value policies. These policies will reimburse you for the market value of your home when there is a total loss. The market value policy is the best homeowner policy for the older home that has depreciated.

The replacement cost policy is better designed for newer homes or homes under construction. The replacement cost of a home and the market value are almost the same. Replacement cost is applied to the dwelling and most often to the contents of the dwelling. Replacement cost will repair or replace any loss with like kind and quality of materials without depreciation.

The best homeowner insurance for you will be determined by the age and market value of your home. The discounts for older and newer homes are the same. The protective device discount for deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher apply to both types of policies. Fire and burglar alarm systems are additional discounts that could be applied to both older and newer homes. Check our recommended insurers for more details.

View our Recommended Insurance Company. This site is simple and easy to fill out a quote and has a lot of great info about Home Insurance and Affordable Health Insurance.

Online Fast Loans Your Answer for Cash in a Hurry

What should I do if I\'m in need of money in a hurry? It happens to us all from time to time; an emergency situation where we need cash and need it now. Well luckily we live in a society that not only demands our cash fast, but also is willing to put together a fast loan. If you are in need of cash in a hurry to pay an expense or cover an emergency then you might want to take a look at what is on line. There are a number of lenders who offer, on line, fast loans. They allow you to access a secure website and get going immediately from your desktop.

If you are in search of a fast loan, then you likely are in need of the money as fast as you can possibly get it. Luckily for you, many of these fast loan lenders that are online can make that happen fast. They are able to process your loan application in a matter of hours, rather than the weeks that other lenders may require. They can, then, you can get your money in a matter of days so that you can cover your emergency or expense.

Probably the quickest way to find a fast loan lender on line is to use a search engine. If you do decide to go the search engine route, remember that there are thousands of fast loan businesses out there, so you will get a lot of hits. Don\'t let yourself be overwhelmed though. The way search engines work, you will likely find your most relevant hits on the first couple of pages.

Next you need to think about how you are gong to repay this fast loan once you get it. There are going to be options. The thing is that if you get your fast loan through an online lender you may not know how that will be repaid. Most of the online lending businesses can take your payments straight through your bank account. You just have to help them set it up. Some will also let you mail payment or may just have a small physical office to accept payments in certain cities. Either way, though you may not know initially, those companies have ways for you to pay. They will always get their money back.

We live in a world that demands quick returns on everything. We are all in search of that instant gratification that goes with being a fast paced society. Because of that, though, we all from time to time find ourselves in need of cash fast. Perhaps an emergency expense comes up or maybe we find ourselves tight in a particular month when it comes to rent. Either way, you may find yourself in need of a fast loan. They can be found online and can get you your money fast. Just make sure you do your research and understand the procedure before you move forward.

If you would like the latest information on online loans, or find more of my personal articles like the one you just read, visit my finance site!

Selling Your Business A Tool To Reduce Capital Gains Taxes

\I would rather expire at my desk than to sell my business and pay Uncle Sam one dime in taxes.\ How many owners that have paid their fair share of taxes for twenty years of building their business feel this way? The tax bite is the single biggest factor in an owner\'s reluctance to sell his/her company.

I have previously written articles discussing various aspects of transaction structures to minimize taxes. As a result, I am often contacted by a panicked seller that is a week from closing his business sale as he looks in disbelief at his accountant\'s spreadsheet detailing the tax burden of his impending sale.

Recently, the seller of a Sub Chapter S Corporation with an $8 million transaction value contacted me. The tax basis was below $200,000 and $4 million of the transaction value was the assumption of debt. When the dust settled, he was looking at a capital gains tax liability of a staggering $965,000 while only receiving the remainder of proceeds after the assumption of debt. The assumption of debt is considered as part of the capital gain for tax purposes.

The owner sent his accountant\'s spreadsheet to me and since I am not a tax accountant, I sent it to my tax wizard at BDO Seidman. He found a few small tweaks, but said that there was not much that could be done from an accounting standpoint for this owner. When I reported this back to the seller I could feel his disappointment and frustration.

So I began my quest for a better solution. After several dozen phone calls to my professional network, I was directed to a little known vehicle called a Private Annuity Trust. This vehicle has passed the scrutiny of the IRS and the Tax Court. It is not a way to avoid the payment of taxes, rather a method of deferring them with substantial economic benefit to the owner\'s beneficiaries.

Below is a simplified description of the process. As the owner contemplates the sale of his business (or any highly appreciated asset for that matter) he \sells\ it to a trust PRIOR to its ultimate sale. This trust purchases the asset at FMV and exchanges an annuity payment stream complete with IRS life expectancy tables and interest rates. The trust then sells the company to the buyer to fund the annuity.

The transaction is accompanied by a gift to the trust in the amount of 7% of the face value of the annuity. This is so it qualifies as a trust by creating an entity with economic value. Remember, the private annuity is viewed as having zero economic value because the asset minus the obligation theoretically equals zero.

The trust is in the name of the owner\'s beneficiaries and all aspects of the trust are controlled by the trustees/beneficiaries and not by the owner. The trust for the benefit of the heirs owns the assets and owns the annuity payment obligation. The trust can be structured to defer the annuity payments for a period of time to coincide with the owner\'s need to receive these payments, lets say, for example, ten years During those ten years the trust\'s investments or a commercial annuity grow without incurring a tax bite for the business sale.

When the annuity payments start, the owner is taxed at his then current tax rate for the portion of the annuity payment attributable to the capital gains, his basis (no tax), and depreciation recapture from the sale, and the income produced from the annuity. The annuity pays the owner and spouse this annuity payment until last to die or until the annuity investments run out. If the owner and spouse die, any remaining assets are transferred to the beneficiaries outside of estate tax liability.

If your investments perform at the rate used in the annuity calculation and the last to die lives to their exact life expectancy, theoretically the trust value will be whatever the gift portion (7% of the selling price) has grown to. However, if the investments do very well and you outlive the life expectancy tables, you could receive payments well in excess of the original annuity face value. Those excess payments would be taxed at your then current income tax rate.

If the investments do well and the value grows above the required annuity reserve amount, the excess can be distributed to the beneficiaries as income.

In the simplest of views, this acts like an IRA. You are not currently taxed on the amount you put in, it grows tax deferred and you pay taxes upon distribution, hopefully at a far more favorable tax rate. In the case of the frustrated seller from above, what if he deferred all payments by ten years on the full sale price and the $965,000 in capital gain taxes owed? He had a life expectancy of 20 years beyond the start of the distributions. The $965,000 that he did not pay in taxes grows at 7% to $1,939,323 by the time distributions start.

Every annuity payment contains a portion of the capital gain or 1/20th of the total capital gain annually. Therefore, the bulk of the resulting investment value of the capital gains tax deferral provides huge returns for years to come.

If it seems too good to be true, remember it is tax deferral and not tax avoidance. The owner has sold his business first to the trust in return for an annuity payment stream. The owner cannot control the trust. To the extent that the owner wants immediate access to some of the sales proceeds, he would pay all taxes in proportion to the amount he is receiving. In cases like the one above, this tax deferral tool can have a dramatic impact on the financial status of the owner and his heirs by allowing the tax deferred funds to compound for many years before their ultimate distribution and the payment of any tax.

Dave Kauppi is a business broker and President of MidMarket Capital. We help business owners with all aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions.

The Secret To Marketing Your FSBO Home For Sale

You're ready to put your home or land (house, townhouse, condo, apartment, farm, ranch, finished lot, raw land, etc.) on the market as a FSBO (for sale by owner). You've priced your property appropriately and gotten it ready to show. How are you going to market it so that it gets exposure to enough potential buyers to actually sell?



Signs



In some parts of the county, the real estate market is so hot that you need do little more than buy a for sale by owner sign at the nearest hardware store. Simply put it in a prominent position on the front of your house and stand back.



In other areas, a great deal more marketing is needed, but a for sale by owner sign is a good place to start. Directional signs (home for sale with an arrow) at intersections leading the way to your property are useful, too, if your location lends itself to that.



Classified Ads



A classified ad in your local newspaper is a good idea and is generally not expensive. A short ad repeated a number of times is apt to be more effective than a long ad run once, or only a few, times.



Bulletin Boards/Posters



Are there bulletin boards where you work? In neighborhood shops and restaurants? At your church? Any place you, or members of your family, frequent that has something like a bulletin board is a good place to post notices of your property's availability. If you have the use of a digital camera and a computer, you might want to do a one-page poster with several photos of your house, a description and contact information. Consider having tear-off strips at the bottom with your phone number repeated on each strip.



Magazines & Community Publications



You may want to check the cost of putting an ad in For Sale By Owner type magazines. Most communities have such magazines and you don't have to be a realtor to buy an ad.



Brochures



Brochures or one-page flyers can also be a useful method for marketing your home. You can use the same one you made for bulletin boards or you can expand on it a bit. Use more photos, have captions under them identifying the rooms, garden areas, tennis court, community club, pool and other benefits to buying your home.



There are several things you can do to get your brochures in front of the public. You can buy a brochure holder (typically, a plastic box with a hinged lid on a stick which gets planted in the ground near the curb in front of your home) from the hardware store. Plant it in a prominent place in front of your home and keep it stocked with brochures.



Don't get annoyed when oisy neighbors pick up your brochures. Your neighbors can afford homes priced similarly to yours. They probably have family and friends whom they'd enjoy as neighbors who can afford this price range, too. Smile when you see a neighbor picking up a brochure; another marketing ambassador is on its way.



Also keep a supply of brochures in your home to give to prospective buyers who come to look at it. People looking for a new home usually look at a more than one property, and can get overwhelmed with too many properties. Is this the one with the built-in book cases or was it the one across town? The house whose best features go with them via a brochure with color photos and salient information is memorable. Buyers tend to write contract offers on properties they remember and can visualize.



Consider taking your brochures to your peers at work. After all, you find it convenient to live in your home and work there; might your associates know someone who'd find it a similarly pleasant arrangement? Ask them.



Internet



There are several Internet sites on which FSBOs may list their properties for sale. Some of these permit sellers to include photos, information about Open Houses they're holding, etc. Prices for this service varies. Try fsboamerica.org or go to your favorite search engine and check out a few.



Open Houses



That brings up the notion of Open Houses. In many areas, sales frequently take place because of an Open House attended by potential buyers. If you are in a location with good traffic, an open house can be an excellent tool. You can promote your Open House in any, or all, of the venues we've discussed above. It's also often effective to install an Open House sign with helium balloons tied on with bright ribbons on the day of the Open House.



Whether you use a realtor or sell your home on your own, marketing it is going to be the key to getting a quick sale. It takes some time and access to a few tools, but most sellers can put together a successful marketing program.

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Raynor James is with www.fsboamerica.org - providing homes for sale by owner, FSBO, properties. Are you thinking, Should I sell my home? Visit www.fsboamerica.org/seller.cfm to sell your home sale for free for one month.

Ongoing Opportunity in Canada's Real Estate Sector

The Canadian real estate market is a market for all seasons
because while the country's property market is definitely
cyclical, it's always possible to profit from real estate in
Canada if a property investor times and targets his investments
correctly.

In Canada, depending on the position of the real estate market
cycle and the area of the country a buyer is interested in, an
investor can either buy into long term growth, short term gains
or sustainable income.

When the property market is riding at all time highs as it is in
Canada in the main cities currently, an investor is unlikely to
be able to make short term profits in a market saturated with
supply and struggling for demand...however, in such a market
where first time buyers are unable to afford the first rung on
the real estate ladder there are buy to let opportunities for
the investor able to afford the outlay to purchase in demand
rental accommodation.

Those who can purchase apartments and town houses in the most
popular rental districts in Canada can buy into a sustainable
rental income and enjoy capital appreciation on their real
estate asset over the longer term. When there is a slow down in
demand for property to buy there is often an increase in demand
for accommodation to rent, this means that rental rates being
charged rise and an investor can achieve an impressive income at
such a stage in the cycle of the property market.

When the real estate market cycle in Canada begins to shift
after a period of slow down, stagnation or negative correction
that effectively makes property prices more affordable in real
terms, the demand for real estate to buy increases and supplies
diminish. It is at times like this that an investor can target
the fastest moving sectors for the fastest moving gains and make
impressive short term gains or substantial longer term
improvements.

Another reason that makes the Canadian real estate market a
market for all seasons is the fact that there is a constant
supply of 'new money' in the property market because of the
popularity of Canada with expatriates. Annually Canada welcomes
thousands of new residents and these people bring fresh money
and demand to the real estate market which means that there is
always an inward flow of foreign sourced investment to boost the
property market.

Finally, the fundamental attraction of Canada as a country for
real estate investors is based on the fact that any investment
made into the Canadian real estate sector is an investment made
into a solid, tried and tested well established market. A market
where there is and will remain constant local demand for real
estate to rent or buy, and where there is a constant annual
inward flow of foreign sourced income to boost the entire real
estate sector.

Take Cheaper Finance Through Bad Debt Personal Loan

Falling into a bad debt trap is no longer seen as a sin in the modern world of easy availability of money through credit cards etc. To such borrowers, lenders provide bad debt personal loan without hassle if certain conditions are met. Borrowers avail bad debt personal loan for different purposes including home improvement works, meeting expenses on education and wedding, going for a holiday trip, buying a vehicle.

Bad debt borrowers who have a property under their name are eligible for secured form of bad debt personal loan. They provide any property like their home, valuable papers, vehicle as collateral to the lender.

Lenders offer bad debt personal loan in the range of 5,000 to 75,000 to the borrowers. For availing greater loan, borrowers should offer collateral that has higher equity in it. The loan can be repaid in 5 to 25 years. Secured bad debt personal loan is given at lower interest rate which is a big attraction of the loan.

Tenants and non-homeowners, who generally do not have property to take loan against, can also avail bad debt personal loan. Lenders rely on financial standing and steady income source of these borrowers to offer them loan. Because of the absence of the collateral, lenders give a limited loan in the range of 500-25,000 to such borrowers. The repayment term also remains shorter in the range of 6 to 10 years. The interest rate also is higher for these borrowers due the risk involved in the loan.

Before deciding over the loan, certain precautions should be considered. Borrow only up to your repayment capacity which will enable you to pay the loan easily and you avoid falling into debt again. Remember that a shorter duration loan comes with higher monthly installments amount while under longer repayment term you give smaller amount. You should choose your repayment term keeping in mind your financial capacity.

You should check your credit score also as it goes a long way in availing the loan beneficially. FICO credit score ranges from 300 to 850. Lenders consider a credit score of 720 and above as good while 580 and below are labeled as bad debt.

Apply for bad debt personal loan online. This way you can compare different loan packages offered by numerous loan providers and can choose the one that has comparatively lower interest rate.

Bad debt personal loan can go a long way in improving financial health of the borrowers. Take the loan after going through every aspect of it. Do not forget to pay the monthly installments in time.

James Taylor holds a Master\'s degree in Commerce from JNU. he is working as financial consultant for Chance For Loans. To find a Personal loans, Bad credit loans, Debt consolidation that best suits your needs visit http://www.chanceforloans.co.uk

Payroll Ohio Unique Aspects of Ohio Payroll Law and Practice

The Ohio State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is:

Department of Taxation P.O. Box 2476 Columbus, OH 43266-0076 (614) 433-7887 (888) 405-4039 www.state.oh.us/tax

Ohio requires that you use Ohio form \IT-4, Employee\'s Withholding Exemption Certificate\ instead of a Federal W-4 Form for Ohio State Income Tax Withholding.

Not all states allow salary reductions made under Section 125 cafeteria plans or 401(k) to be treated in the same manner as the IRS code allows. In Ohio cafeteria plans are not taxable for income tax calculation; not taxable for unemployment insurance purposes. 401(k) plan deferrals are not taxable for income taxes; taxable for unemployment purposes.

In Ohio supplemental wages are taxed at a 3.5% flat rate.

You may file your Ohio State W-2s by magnetic media if you choose to.

The Ohio State Unemployment Insurance Agency is:

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Unemployment Compensation Division 52 Robinwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 466-2100 www.state.oh.us/odjfs

The State of Ohio taxable wage base for unemployment purposes is wages up to $9,000.00.

Ohio has optional reporting of quarterly wages on magnetic media.

Unemployment records must be retained in Ohio for a minimum period of five years. This information generally includes: name; social security number; dates of hire, rehire and termination; wages by period; payroll pay periods and pay dates; date and circumstances of termination.

The Ohio State Agency charged with enforcing the state wage and hour laws is:

Department of Commerce Division of Labor and Worker Safety Wage and Hour Bureau 50 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 644-2239 www.state.oh.us/Business/Employer/ProtectingYourBusiness/Wages.htm

The minimum wage in Ohio is $5.15 per hour (large employers), $3.35 (medium employers), and $2.80 (small employers).

The general provision in Ohio concerning paying overtime in a non-FLSA covered employer is one and one half times regular rate after 40-hour week.

Ohio State new hire reporting requirements are that every employer must report every new hire and rehire. The employer must report the federally required elements of:

• Employee\'s name
• Employee\'s address
• Employee\'s date of birth
• date of hire
• Employee\'s social security number
• Employer\'s name
• Employers address
• Employer\'s Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)

This information must be reported within 20 days of the hiring or rehiring. The information can be sent as a W4 or equivalent by mail, fax or electronically. There is a $25.00 penalty for a late report and $500 for conspiracy in Ohio.

The Ohio new hire-reporting agency can be reached at 888-872-1490 or 614-221-5330 or on the web at www.oh-newhire.com

Ohio does allow compulsory direct deposit but the employee\'s choice of financial institution must meet federal Regulation E regarding choice of financial institutions.

Ohio has no State Wage and Hour Law provisions concerning pay stub information.

Ohio requires that employee be paid no less often than semimonthly; monthly if allowed by custom of contract and wages paid by first of next month.

Ohio requires that the lag time between the end of the pay period and the payment of wages earned 1st half of month, pay by 1st of next month; wages earned 2nd half of month, pay by 15th of next month.

Ohio has no general provision on when terminated employees must be paid their final wages.

Deceased employee\'s wages of $2, 500 must be paid to the surviving spouse, adult children, or parent (in that order).

Escheat laws in Ohio require that unclaimed wages be paid over to the state after one year.

The employer is further required in Ohio to keep a record of the wages abandoned and turned over to the state for a period of 5 years.

Ohio payroll law mandates no more than $3.02 (less for small and medium employers) may be used as a tip credit.

In Ohio the payroll laws covering mandatory rest or meal breaks are only that minors under 16 must have 30 minutes rest after five hours of work.

Ohio statute requires that wage and hour records be kept for a period of not less than three years. These records will normally consist of at least the information required under FLSA.

The Ohio agency charged with enforcing Child Support Orders and laws is:

Office of Child Support Ohio Department of Human Services State Office Tower 30 E. Broad St., 31st Fl. Columbus, OH 43266-0423 (614) 752-6561 www.ohio.gov/odhs/Ocs/index.htm

Ohio has the following provisions for child support deductions:

• When to start Withholding? 14 working days after the withholding order is mailed to the employer.
• When to send Payment? Within 7 days of Payday.
• When to send Termination Notice? Within 10 days of termination.
• Maximum Administrative Fee? greater of $2 or 1% of payment
• Withholding Limits? Federal Rules under CCPA.

Please note that this article is not updated for changes that can and will happen from time to time.

Charles J. Read, CPA has been in the payroll, accounting and tax business for 30 years, the last fifteen in private practice. Mr. Read is the author of \How to Start a New Business\.

For Professional Payroll services at a Budget Price go to http://www.PayrollonaBudget.com a Paperless Payroll Company.

Go to http://www.CustomPayroll.com For a full service payroll service bureau with CPA\'s on staff.

See an excerpt of Mr. Read\'s interviews from William Shatners \Heartbeat of America\ television show on the websites linked above.

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RV Financing Rate Finding the Best Deal For your New or Used RV

If you are in the market for a new or used RV, there has never been a better time to get a great RV financing rate. With the increase in online businesses and lenders it is now easier than ever to shop around for the best loan with the best rates.

Usually the larger lenders are able to offer better financing rates, but sometimes there are specialty lenders, such as lenders that cater specifically to RV buyers that will offer very a very competitive RV financing rate and also other advantages to the potential buyer. Some tout their low rates, others tout their quick loan servicing and a quick application process which puts money in your pocket more quickly, and still others offer no money down on your loan. But, how do you know which RV financing rate and loan package is right for you?

An experienced RV loan officer can guide you through the process of getting the best RV loan for you whether you are buying a fifth wheel or a motor coach. They will show you the advantages and disadvantages of both the variable and fixed RV financing rate so that you can make the choice for yourself. They should also tell you that if you want to get the lowest rate, it is important to put more money down. If you can put 20 percent of the purchase price down, you should able to get the best RV financing rate. Another factor to consider is the APR. This is the amount of interest you will actually pay on a yearly basis. The loan officer should be able to tell you how much you will actually spend on interest for the life of the loan.

One thing to consider when you are looking for an RV financing rate is the condition of the vehicle you are considering buying. If it is a used RV it will most likely get a higher financing rate than a brand new model and this will not only effect your monthly payment but also your total loan cost over time. You will have to weigh whether it is better to buy new at a lower RV financing rate, but with a higher initial cost, or to buy used at a lower initial cost and a higher RV financing rate. The total cost in the end may not be that far different.

Shop around and choose carefully. There is a loan out there that will be a perfect fit for your needs.

Julie Jacobs writes articles about RVs, Loans, and Financing. If you want to know more about how to get a great RV Financing Rate visit drvfinancing.com.

Getting Your Best Deal on a Consolidation Loan

If you find yourself having to make too many payments a month, you might consider getting a consolidation loan.

Used for a variety of purposes, a consolidation loan can take multiple loans (such as personal loans and auto loans) and combine them into a single payment, or it can provide money to pay off a variety of bills and debts and consolidate them into a lower monthly payment.

People of all credit levels can apply for a consolidation loan for different reasons, and the loans can be secured or unsecured.

Secured loans and unsecured loans

In most cases, a consolidation loan is a secured loan meaning that some property of value is used as collateral, or a guarantee that the loan will be repaid.

If the borrower doesn't repay the loan, then the lender can legally take possession of the property (most often an automobile or real estate) and sell it to regain the money that they lost through the loan.

Occasionally, though, a consolidation loan will be unsecured meaning that no collateral is needed. If a consolidation loan is unsecured, then it is usually being used to consolidate other loans held at the same bank or finance company and is being issued to a regular customer or to a customer with a very good credit rating.

On very rare occasions, loans that are being used to consolidate debts may be unsecured, though they are often for much smaller amounts than typical loans of this type.

Unsecured loans are charged a higher interest rate than secured loans due to the lack of collateral as a guarantee of repayment.

Shopping around for a consolidation loan

Unless a consolidation loan is being used to combine other loans at a single bank or finance company (or unless the borrower has a lot of business with a particular bank or lender), it's a good idea to shop and compare loan rates among several institutions to find the best interest rates and lending terms.

When comparing the rates and terms of several lenders, you should always use the same collateral (if any is being used) and request the same amount at each so that you can get quotes for the same loan at the different locations.

Go to the lenders that you've had positive experiences with in the past first, as they're likely to give you the best rates, and then check a few banks or finance companies that you've never dealt with to see if their rates are any better.

Once you've obtained several quotes, compare both the interest rates and the repayment terms among all of them you'll be looking for the lowest interest rate and the most flexible terms.

When you find the lowest interest rate with terms that you like, go back to that lender and apply for your loan, making sure that you get the same rate and terms that you were quoted.

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Unsecured Unemployed Loans for Your Temporary Need of Cash

Deb Ashes has a family of four and lives in London. He recently got laid off by his employer. He is not sure how long he is going to be unemployed. He has the responsibility of his family and the he has to take care of their needs. He needs money and he is not sure where he can get it. He is also wary of extending any of his fixed assets as a security for getting a loan.

Is your condition similar to that of Deb? If the answer is yes then unsecured unemployed loans is what you need to look out for.

You could be unemployed for multiple reasons but the needs still remain more or less the same. An unemployed person is a little wary about placing his asset as a security. This is quite natural and understandable considering their peculiar financial situation. If you don\'t have your own home then it becomes more difficult for you since you don\'t have a home for support.

Unsecured unemployment loans help in surviving both short and long term unemployment. Unemployed homeowners have equal options with the unsecured loans for unemployed. A competitive loan market has opened more flexible terms which make the unemployed unsecured loans fit into the financial status of unemployed.

An unemployed is normally concerned about the loan repayment. The lender is also equally concerned. The lender will be looking for loan repayment sources in the loan application. Since you are not offering any security so the loan repayment sources become more important.

For an unemployed the alternative sources of repayment could be income support, benefits, or disability living allowance. If you have become unemployed then you are probably entitled to a redundancy pay from your employer which would vary depending on how long you worked with the company. Unemployed are entitled to a few months salary depending on the employment contract and it is usually 1 month. For someone who is currently unemployed this may be integral in the repayment of the unsecured loan.

In the repayment procedure for these loans, lenders offer both flexible and fixed monthly repayments. Unsecured unemployed loan also have other facilities like stand-by facility or holiday period or an overdraft. An unemployed person can make use of these facilities if their financial condition permits them. The unsecured unemployed loan lenders are quite lenient towards repayment and accept a late repayment without charging any penalty.

How to find the appropriate unsecured unemployed loan? Online search is a good way of reaching a large number of lenders. Borrowers can search numerous loan providers\' unsecured unemployed loans and get information about them. The borrowers may also request free quotes from the loan providers to conduct a detailed search. It would be wise on the part of the borrowers to compute the monthly repayments that they need to pay towards the amortization of the unsecured unemployed loans.

The online method saves a lot of time for a borrower. It is also very convenient for them in the sense that many of the formalities of the loan application can be done online. The websites of the lenders can be accessed from office or home through a secured internet connection. Submitting the application online results in faster processing and facilitates faster approval of the loan.

While evaluating a loan quote a borrower should focus on the APR instead of the rate of interest to get a broad idea of the loan. A loan quote puts no obligation on the borrower and he/she can request as many loan quotes from as many loan providers as he wants. The loan quote that offers the best APR on unsecured unemployed loans should be chosen.

Even if you have a bad credit, lenders have unsecured unemployed loans for you. Since the number of lenders ready to advance loans in such credit circumstances will be lower searching online would make the process somewhat easier.

Look at the unsecured unemployed loans not as a permanent need for cash but as a source of cash for a smaller period.

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A Guide to Getting a Debt Consolidation Loan UK

If you're getting in over your head with credit, you might consider getting a debt consolidation loan UK . This loan is designed to pay off at least a portion if not all of your outstanding debts, allowing you to have either reduced payments or in some cases only the single payment of the loan itself to repay.

If you're looking for a debt consolidation loan UK , there are several factors that you might want to consider to find the loan that's right for you. Different banks and lenders may offer different terms for a debt consolidation loan UK , and you want to make sure that you get the best deal for the money that you can. Some of the factors that can affect your chances are your credit rating, the value and type of collateral that you're putting up to secure the loan, and of course the total amount that you need to borrow.

Let's look at each of these factors individually and how to maximize your deal on a debt consolidation loan UK .

Credit Rating

Your credit rating is the score by which lenders and potential creditors determine how much of a risk you are to extend credit to. The lower your credit rating score, the more of a credit risk you are; the higher the score, the less of a risk. Obviously, if you're trying to get a debt consolidation loan UK then you're probably closer to the low end of the scale but trying to get help before you get too low is a good way to lessen the negative impact of your credit rating on the loan interest you'll have to pay. When things begin to get out of control and you find yourself in debt beyond your means to pay it back in a reasonable amount of time, that's the time to try to get a help if you wait, your credit rating may drop lower and you'll have to pay more in the end.

Collateral

In most cases, you'll have to put up some type of collateral in order to secure your debt consolidation loan UK . This can allow you to get a larger loan while paying lower interest rates, since the lender has some form of property that they can possess and sell if you fail to repay what you've borrowed. The most common forms of collateral are automotive titles and real estate deeds, and both are very effective after all, they're larger-value items, and they give you a good incentive to repay your debt. Just make sure that you have insurance if not, the lender may either require it or drop the value of the collateral considerably.

Total Amount

The amount that you want to borrow is obviously a big consideration in getting a debt consolidation loan UK . Borrow the lowest amount that you can while still taking care of all of your debts (or at least the largest debts.) You also need to make sure that the amount you borrow is much lower than the value of your collateral this usually entitles you to a much lower interest rate.

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Payday Loans With No Faxing Are They Really Paperless?

There are some convenient and conventional loans in which you pay the amount borrowed in a few weeks' time. They are called as payday loans. These loans are of two types - one of the payday loans are is where you require to fax the documents required and other one is payday loans no fax. Payday loans no fax allows us to apply online only. Payday loans no fax services are available to all without taking any consideration of your current or past credit situation.



To find payday loans no fax at the earliest requirement one should go in for the quickest payday loans. There are different ways to go in for payday loans no fax type. One of them is to apply online which is one of the quickest ways to apply for payday loans. Here one can save the time on traveling and waiting in queue for any approval. These loans are provided as doorstep services verifying the financial records for loans. Cash advance companies take time to review the documents required by companies for giving loans so one can go for a lender who can approve loan within minutes. These lenders create an application using databases to check information and then generate an automated response.



Another way to apply for a payday loans is a little longer procedure that has a few requirements. One needs to search for a lender with minimum requirement, which are of age eighteen years, have a monthly income of a checking account. After these many requirements another record for past four months employment history is required.



Option for direct deposit is also available to avail any payday loans no fax. This method ensures that money is obtained quickly and can be obtained form lenders who can transfer the funds within few hours. Lastly another method of automatic withdrawal is also available. For this one can look for payday loan companies, which make the payments easy. To save a stamp and a check, moneylenders withdraw payment on the next payday. One can arrange to pay the loan in parts or the full amount at once.



Payday loans no fax is offered by moneylenders as well as many currency exchanges. Payday loans are same as a cash advance. Though payday loans no fax one can get cash at once and pay back once the next check arrives. The procedure for applying for payday loans no fax is pretty easy though. The lenders tell on spot whether the person qualifies for the payday loans no fax or not. If the application is approved for the payday loans no fax money is directly deposited in the bank account and the funds are available for immediate access.



Payday loans no fax is very easy to go for but still one should keep some important aspects in notice. The most important thing is that it is a loan or a liability and definitely not a gift. Therefore just like any other loan payday loans no fax also comes in with interest. The limit exceeded for the loan exceeds the interest along with it. One should also be careful while taking the loan amount; it should be availed only to the limit that one can easily pay back without any substantial delay or problems. It should be always be taken into account that if some unforeseen bills are presented in the next month the repayment of payday loans should not be a problem.

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Mortgage Glossary of Terms

A brief list of some of the most common Mortgage terms.

Adverse Credit
The term used if the borrower has a poor credit history. This could include previous mortgage or loan arrears, bankruptcy or CCJ's. Otherterms used to describe an adverse credit mortgage include:

• Bad credit mortgage
• Poor credit mortgage
• Non status mortgage
• Credit impaired mortgage
• No credit mortgage
• Low credit score mortgage

APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
The interest rate reflecting the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate. The APR provides home buyers with the ability to compare different types of mortgages based on the annual cost of each.

Arrangement Fee
The fee you pay your Lender in return for them providing you with a mortgage. Usually paid on completion or with your application, these fees usually apply when you take out a fixed rate, discount or cashback mortgage.

AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy)
A form of tenancy that gives the landlord the right to repossess their property after a set amount of time laid out in the tenancy agreement. New tenancies are automatically ASTs unless otherwise stated.

Assured tenancy
The landlord can charge a market rent (the current rate for similar property in that area) and take back the property under certain conditions, as set out in the Housing Acts of 1988 and 1996.

Bridging Loan/Finance
Short term loan to enable the purchase of one property before the sale of another essentially releasing funds that are required for the purchase. You should always consult a professional before considering any bridgingfinance as it could be a solution that is worse than the problem.

Brokers Fee
A fee charged by an intermediary or advisor for locating the most appropriate mortgage for the borrower.

Buildings insurance
Insurance you can take out when you buy a property that will cover thecost of any damage to the house and or contents..

Buy to Let
A mortgage meant for those who wish to purchase a property to rent out to others. The decision on whether you are able to repay this type of mortgage is often based up on the future rental income from the property rather than the personal income of you the borrower.

CCJ (County Court Judgment)
A judgement reached in the County Court generally realted to non payment of a loan, mortgage etc debt in general. If you pay off the debt, the CCJ will be satisfied and a note is put on your records that states this.

Chain
A housing 'chain' made up of a number of buyers and sellers, essentially the line of buyers and sellers involved in each house move.

Charge
Any right or interest, especially with a mortgage, to which a freehold or leasehold property may be held. Basically a charge is the claim the lender has on the property until the mortgage or loan is satisfied.

Completion
The term used when the seller and buyer exchange the finances requiredto buy a property through their respective solicitors. At exchange of contractsa deposit, usually 10%, will have been paid. At this point the buyerbecomes legal owner of the property.

Conveyance
The legal process in which ownership of the property is transferredfrom the seller to the buyer. Generally undertaken by a solicitor,or licensed conveyancer.

Early redemption fee
If you decide that you want to sell your property or remortgage thenyou will be redeeming you mortgage early. Most lenders charge a penalty fee,especially during any period of a fixed, capped or discounted rate. Be sureyou are clear about any potential penalties when you are about to take on a mortgage.

Equity and negative equity
The amount of value in a property that isn't covered by a mortgage - simply take the amount of the mortgage from the valuation to work out the equity. This is where the money you owe on the mortgage is greater than the value of your property.

Exchange of contracts
The contract is a written agreement that lays out the terms between the buyer and the seller. When both parties exchange contracts, usually weeks before completion, the deal becomes legally binding. Often a deposit of around 10%, is paid at this stage.

Fixed Rate
A set interest rate on a mortgage fixed for a period of time. This varies from lender to lender.

Freehold
If you are the property owner outright then your property is freehold.Most houses are freehold wheres many flats are leasehold, since you are not theowner of the whole building containing the flats.

Gazumping
If you are in the process of purchasing a property and your offer hasbeen accepted but the seller gets a better offer, before you complete, and takesit then, you've just been 'Gazumped'.

Interest Only Mortgage
A mortgage whereby the borrower is only required to pay inerest on the amount borrowed during the mortgage term. It is the borrowers responsibility to ensure that enough funds will exist (either through an investment policyor other means) to repay the full mortgage at the end of the term.

Intermediary
A mortgage broker or advisor who finds the most suitable mortgage for a borrower and arranges the mortgage on their behalf.

Leasehold
If you buy a leasehold property you don't own the property rather the right to live there for a specified period of time, however much time remains on the lease. The owner of the property is called the freeholder or landlord.

Liability
This relates more to commercial mortgages. With a commercial mortgage liability for the repayment of the loan depends on the legal structure of the business:

A sole trader will be personally liable for the mortgage debt. Personal assets could be seized if the business defaults.

Partners are jointly liable for the debts of the partnership and their personal assets are at risk

With a limited-liability partnership and a limited company, the liability falls firstly on the business rather than on the individual partners and directors. The lender may take a floating charge on business assets in general, rather than simply on the current property being purchased.

The lender may also insist on personal guarantees as a condition of granting the loan, in which case the partners and directors may be held personally liable anyway.

Life insurance
If you have a joint mortgage, life insurance can be acquired that willsee the mortgage paid of should one of you pass on.

LTV (Loan to Value)
The size of the mortgage as a percentage of the value of the property i.e. A 90k mortgage on a house valued at 100k would mean an LTV of 90%.

MIG (Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee)
A one off payment made when you set up a mortgage a kind of insurance policy for the lender. This offers them protection against thevalue of the home falling to less than the mortgage. It is generally only chargedto borrowers with a less than 10% deposit, but this canvary.

Mortgage
A loan to buy a property where the property is used as security against youpaying back the loan.

Mortgagee
The company or organisation that lends you the money.

Mortgagor
The person taking out the mortgage.

Non-Status
Where a lender may not require income details from you or may acceptsome previous poor credit history i.e. CCJ's or previous mortgage arrears.

Payment Holiday
A period during which the borrower makes no mortgage payments.

Regulated tenancy
A legal right to live in your accommodation for a period of time. Your tenancy might be for a set period such as a year (this is known as a fixed term tenancy) or it might roll on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis (this is known as a periodic tenancy).You are a regulatedtenant if you moved in before 15 January 1989, you pay rent to a private landlordand your landlord does not live in the same building as you.

Remortgage
The taking on of a second mortgage to pay off the first. The most common reasons for doing this are that another mortgage is available at a better rate or that the value of the property has gone up allowing for the opportunity to borrow more money against the property.

Right to Buy
For example, a tenant in a council owned property may purchase the property at a discount depending on length of their tenancy.

Self Certified
Generally when a borrower applies for a mortgage he or she will be asked to provide pay slips or company accounts to prove their income. If it is difficult or inconvenient for you to provide this evidence, you can choose to self-certify your income. This involves signing a declaration which states your income sources and amounts. Lenders will charge you higher rates than average and offer you a more limited range of mortgages if you choose to self-certifyyour income, in general it's not a good idea to self-certify just to avoid some paperwork.

Stamp Duty
Tax paid by the buyer of a property set at 1% for properties over 60k,3% for properties over 250k and 4% for properties over 500k.

Structural survey
The most wide ranging check of the structure of a property. This is carried out by professional surveyor and should uncover any defects or faults with the building.

Tenancy
A legal written agreement between a landlord and tenant that sets outthe terms of the rental.

Term
The period of years over which you take the mortgage and repayit.

Term Assurance
An insurance policy designed to repay the mortgage on the death of the insured person. Level Term Assurance covers a principal sum throughout the policy term and pays out the full amount on death. Reducing Term Assurance is designed to repay the balance outstanding on a repayment type mortgage upon death. Term Assurance may also pay out early on the diagnosis of a terminal illness.

Underwriting
The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. This involves an analysis of the borrower's creditworthinessand the quality of the property itself.

Unencumbered
Where the property is owned outright and no mortgages or loans are securedagainst it.

Valuation
A simple check of the property in order to find out how much it is worth andwhether it is suitable to secure a mortgage against.

Valuation Fee
The fee paid by a borrower to cover the cost of the lender checking that the property is suitable security for the mortgage.

Variable Rate
A type of interest rate the lender can charge. It goes up and down and your repayments change accordingly.

Vendor
The person selling the property.

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Before You Buy That Home Do Your Homework

When it comes to buying a house, I often think that people do more due diligence and research when buying a computer or a stereo, than they ever do when buying a home. They know all about woofers and tweeters and gigabytes and hard drives, but get a blank look when you mention GFCIs and R-factors in insulation. Why is that?

Firstly, I think with certain products, say a new car, we\'ve read consumer reports; we know the mileage; we know how well it holds it\'s value; so, all we really have to do is pick the colors. All the research is already done for us; an Accord is an Accord is an Accord, they are all the same.

Houses, generally speaking are not and I think we approach the purchase of a home from a much more emotional standpoint. That is entirely understandable. Sure, we check to make sure we are in the required school district, but after that it all gets a bit hazy. We walk onto the property, we love the rose bushes in the front yard, the flooring in the dining room is superb, the window coverings are to die for and the backyard barbeque area is just perfect.

In reality, and realty, these things are just superficial accoutrements. They are important, at some level, in the sense that you have to be attracted to the home in the first place, but before you make an offer you really need to cast a more critical eye over the property. Walk to the very back of the property. You might get a better view of the roof and chimney. Does it look ship shape up there, or will it need work. Are the floors even, or do they slope? Do the stairs creak and groan? How are the walls? Are they straight and even or do they look like they\'ve been patched up lately, maybe from water damage. Sniff around the bathroom and under the sink. Any mildew-like odors emanating from there? Walk the perimeter of the structure looking for any foundation cracks or settling. Walk to the street for a different angle of the roof. Check the driveways and walkways for cracking. Their replacement can add up to big bucks.

I know what you\'re thinking; I\'m going to get a professional inspection done anyway. Right you are and, of course, you always should. But you might discover something that puts you off the property before you incur that expense. Plus, having a good look around may influence the price you wish to offer, if you find items that will require attention.

Two final points. If they are around, talk to the neighbors as they can be invaluable sources of information, both good and bad. Finally, come check the place out after dark, you never know what you may discover.

Happy Hunting.

Gary Kiernan is a Real Estate Broker in Arizona and has been in Real Estate for 10 years. He is also a licensed Broker in the state of California which is where he began his career. He currently practice real estate in Arizona with his wife who is a licensed sales associate also in both states. They specialize in the Greater Phoenix area concentrating on Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, Phoenix including Desert Hills, Anthem, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler. To learn more about Gary and Shannon and Cave Creek, Arizona and the surrounding communities please visit their website at http://www.garizonaproperties.com or you may email them at skiernanc21@yahoo.com