Carnival of Twenty Something Finances

Welcome to the December 29, 2008 edition of twenty something finances. Thank you for dropping by and participating! ... . Here are my editor’s top picks: Debt Free Destiny presents New Year’s Resolution: Get Out of Debt For Good posted at Debt Free Destiny. The Shark Investor presents How To Outgrow The Self-Help Learning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 07:38:10

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Financial gain will occur again in the USA

Finally there appears at some point there will be the chance that this economic downfall may fade into history. Untold numbers of American households have been left deserted by what has occurred and left holding a burden of credit card debt. The best resolution people have been utilizing is a plan called debt settlement . This process emphasizes saving tons of money and time on the road to debt freedom. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-08 07:16:18

5 Simple Steps To Making Your “Get Out Of Debt” Resolution Stick - Part 2

Have you started putting your “get out of debt” plan together yet? It might be 6 days into January, but it’s not too late to make a New Years resolution to get your debt paid off. In the first part of this series, we looked at why it’s important to have a plan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 00:52:17

The Pros and Cons of Loan Modifications

As announced by this new press release , my law firm has begun offering loan modification services in addition to tax debt resolution. As the country’s economy continues to lag, and more and more jobs are being cut, thousands of families are turning to loan modifications to stay in their homes. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion in the industry, so to help my blog readers who might be considering a loan modification I have put together the following list of pros and cons. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-02 00:14:00

How To Make Your New Years Resolution Stick If You Want To Get Out Of Debt

We’re just a couple of days away from the New Year again. Hard to believe how quickly time goes by, isn’t it? ... It’s the time of year when a lot of people start making resolutions to get their debt paid off, quit smoking, lose weight, and change all the other things that they see as being ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 19:02:11

FTC Helps With Your New Years Resolution to Manage Debt

Information from the Federal Trade Commission to Help You Manage Debt: Knee Deep in Debt Having trouble paying your bills? ... , consider these options: realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt negotiation is yet another option. How do you know which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 17:45:34

Why do we make New Year’s resolutions?

If you look up the word resolution in the dictionary here are some of the definitions: - a resolve or determination: ... or resolute; firmness of purpose. - a solution, accommodation, or settling of a problem, controversy, etc ... . Lastly and again, not surprisingly, getting out of debt was high on the resolution lists. 2008 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:23:20

‘Enter Bankruptcy Protection’

‘Enter Bankruptcy Protection’ November 8th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed A hard financial crisis where your debt load extends beyond your ... a foreclosure on your home, at this point you will consider just about any resolution to working out your debt ... fix their financial woes. Are you feeling the pressure of those high debt or loans that need [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 18:55:40

Financial Fitness Update: A Very Good Start

As I promised in last week's New Year's resolution post, I am keeping you posted weekly on our financial fitness progress. Happily, the news is good. (Honestly, I'd be pretty embarrassed if I flopped after just one week of my resolution.) First ... debt-free! Shouldn't there be some balloons and confetti showering down on us as we click online [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 00:41:49

This Year, Resolve to Solve Your IRS Tax Problems. Let TRS Be the Special Forces Unit in Your Battle Against the IRS!

I wanted to take a moment to mention some of our remarkable client success stories from 2008. Matt C ... , but our team of expert tax attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents were able to clear his IRS debt and lift ... you reduce your tax debt today. Visit the Tax Resolution Services web site for a free tax relief [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 23:46:03

Resolution

Last year I posted my New Year's resolutions. Today I will review those resolutions (how did I do?) and post my resolutions for 2009.2008: My first resolution was to Pay Off As Much Debt As Possible. In this category, I give ... of the year, I can say with confidence that I paid off approximately $10,000 in credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:23:00

Get Your Tax and Financial Questions Answered for Free

We’re back! Our imaginary vacation was great. It was fun to take some time off from writing and enjoy the holidays ... Year (20 Tips Inside) New Years Resolution One: Downsizing Our Home DON’T Set Any Resolutions A Plan to Be Debt Free in 2009 This Could Be The Day 7 Tips [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:57:55

5 Simple Steps To Making Your “Get Out Of Debt” Resolution Stick - Part 1

We are now officially two full days into 2009… How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Hopefully you’ve managed to stick with them so far! In today’s post, we’re going to look at the first step in my 5 step system to make your resolutions stick. This first part is called Being Realistic About [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:01:20

Its a bird, its a plane, no it’s a gigantic tower of excuses!

Since I pointed out the new years resolutions that people like to make, ... of debt I get a lot email about various things and I usually do short answers but this time around ... personalized plans.  I will take as many as I can handle.  Also, I am offering a budget calculator [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:25:19

Should credit repair be one of your New Year’s resolutions?

The USA.gov website has a recently updated list of popular New Year’s resolutions ... are to lose weight, manage debt, save money, get a better job, and get fit. If these are among ... your resolution of saving money, but it could give you a great head start on managing your debt. Add [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:54:17

Afternoon Links

High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale heads out to an audition.   Would you give her the part if she offered you the Louis Vuitton purse? ... Wentz pops Ambien "like skittles"  (Celebitchy) Lost's Michelle Rodriguez pays her debt to society ... Year's resolution is no more fake tans!  (Lossip) 90210's Shanae Grimes looks great in a photoshoot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:00:00

Government debt — who will pay?

“The ‘incidence’ of taxation refers to who pays the ultimate burden of a tax. The optimal theoretical resolution is government budget surpluses that reduce the debt. But that is the least probable scenario. Total government spending in the USA has reached an astonishing sixty percent of national income. Most of the American economy’s output is now allocated by government rather than the desires of individuals. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 04:57:10

5 Simple Steps to Making Your “Get Out Of Debt” Resolution Stick - Part 4

Welcome back. It’s January 10 as I write this, almost half-way through the month already! ... was to get your debt paid off. If you’ve been following along with the series so far, you’ll have a plan for paying off your debt. You’ll ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 18:06:33

5 Simple Steps To Making Your “Get Out Of Debt” Resolution Stick - Part 3

Welcome back! Over the last couple of posts we’ve looked at why it’s important to have a plan for getting out of debt, and how to get started with it. If you haven’t read those posts yet, you should [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:37:56

Chief Family Officer's New Year's Resolution: Pay off all non-mortgage debt

I've been feeling very sympathetic about PaidTwice's current dilemma: She's super dedicated to paying off her family's non-mortgage debt, ... a reliable car. Like PaidTwice, I am torn. On the one hand, I very much want to wipe out my Stafford loan, which is our only remaining non-mortgage debt. But Marc and I are both facing some uncertainty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:47:01

Wrapping Up The Year 2008

Resolutions and Goals Last year, I published 15 resolutions and goals for 2008 ... Out Of Debt Yes!  I’ve been debt free since February of 2006!  It’s hard to believe that I’ll soon [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 21:50:55

Tim O'Reilly Gets It

Publisher and open source advocate Tim O'Reilly gets it:Since Bernie Madoff has put Ponzi schemes back onto the front pages, ... that we're using up much of our children's inheritance, and handing them debt in exchange, I don't think ... of putting this resolution off for a few weeks when I saw a quote by Robert Stavins that seemed to sum [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 01:51:00

Get Out of Debt in 2009

The new year is here and many of you have new year’s resolutions on your mind ... dedicated to helping others get ouf of debt. About No Credit Needed NCN is 33 years old ... eliminate debt. He now tracks his progress for saving for retirement and his children’s education [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:55:20

Don't Fear the Ripper.

So, this post has been inspired by a number of things. First, I have had a hard time thinking of a worthwhile New Year's resolution this year.  Last year, I resolved to get out of debt.  And I did.  I'm having a hard time following that.  But I never write anymore, so I decided to go with some simple resolutions: write more often [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 06:00:00

Bush Legacy And Reality

Frank Rich over at NYT has an article up concerning financial and other high jinks under GWB ... the damage it must help counteract: more than $10 trillion in new debt and new obligations piled ... to these economic factors no realistic resolution of illegal immigration/illegal hiring, tax policies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 21:03:00

Five manageable money resolutions for 2009

One of the most popular resolutions to make every New Year is to budget one's money ... where you started pre-resolution, spending money like a carefree young adult, throwing credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:48:56

Frugality in 2009: My New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! I’m coming out of vacation mode just briefly, because it’s an exciting day ... s Resolutions, personal, financial and blog related. My first personal resolution for 2009 is to stop ... is to not acquire any new debt in 2009. This is going to be a big challenge, because I’m still earning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 11:00:53

Gospel-Centered Conflict Resolution; Reflections on The Peacemaker

“You can take or extract payments on a debt from others’ sin in many ways: by withholding forgiveness, by dwelling on the wrong, ... is to make payments on the debt and thereby release others from penalties they deserve to pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:30:01

Debt Managment and Debt Consolidation Loans For Bad Credit

Amazon.de Widgets What is debt consolidation but a way to financial freedom with positive actions to bring about resolutions of high interest rates, late fees, over the credit line fees, etc. and see ones balances decrease instead of increase with positive impact on the credit rating. The question is frequently asked by consumers who find that answers to accumulating debt are on the wire and something has to be done. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 05:45:34

Five Ways To Make Any Financial Resolution A Success (Guest Post From J.D. Roth)

This guest post is from one of Wesabe’s new Advisory Board members, J.D. Roth, who writes about smart personal finance at Get Rich Slowly ... resolutions to improve our lives. Many of our goals are financial: get out of debt, open a retirement ... or credit union. Check out this huge list of rewards checking accounts by state for rates as high [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:07:44

New Year Resolutions…

Here are a set of resolutions that came in a little late - to make you all smile… Making resolutions and sticking to them can be difficult ... Hey, isn’t that the Atkins diet?” Reducing your debt: Neighbors of ours had a terrible disagreement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 16:48:08

FiLife’s New Year’s Resolutions

It’s New Year’s Eve, and as with every new year, it’s resolution time! ... for my family!! – Kevin Van Lenten Product and Marketing Team No more credit card debt Read more books ... my closet organized and to automate all my bills! – Kristen Sullivan Get a non-student credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:49:50

Can You Afford Your Life?

debt Image courtesy of debt20 I’ve mentioned a few times that one of my New Years Resolutions is that of FRUGALITY.  But the core of the desire to spend less is to finally be able to afford [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:00:22

Govt to cover Garuda's debts

The protracted row about the long overdue debt owed by the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia to Bank Mandiri took a step towards resolution Friday when government announced it will cover the major part of it.As the sole shareholder of the airli ... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 05:23:49

11 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Graduate Sooner

These common New Year’s resolutions will not only make you a little healthier and more alive, ... shoving off the load of debt most college grads are in. About.com says the best motivation for paying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:10:42

New Year’s Resolution Workshop #2: Spend Less Money

Over the next few days, ... that you need to start getting rid of credit card debt or that you need to start saving money. While [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 17:00:03

Take stock of your debt and get the right advice

With the New Year coming around many people are getting their New Year’s resolutions sorted out, ... to a 0% balance transfer credit card. If you have a range of credit cards and loans that you are repaying it may be worth considering Finding a 0 percent balance transfer credit card or a low rate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 07:00:17

Improve Your Financial Life With Five Daily Actions

The year is drawing to a close, and soon people will be scrambling to declare resolutions for the New Year.  I am no exception ... out by March. The goals probably sound familiar:  lose 50 pounds, become debt free, write a book ... with the concept of snowflaking–collecting small amounts of “found” money and pooling [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 11:00:34

Role of Corporate Finance in a Fiscal System

by Mary Bush The sector of finance wherein all the fiscal decisions are taken by conglomerates is called as corporate finance ... : Debt Consolidation Articles Tips to Use Purchase Order Funding To Grow Your Business ... decisions and methods. Under corporate finance, capital investment resolutions are long-term company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:05:52

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS J. Crofthttp://freedomguide.blogspot.comIt’s a New Year as I type this. Another year the forces of evil have triumphed ... financial system credit(debt financing) halts and the real economy has been all but shut down… what’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:55:00

ScamBuster 284

Hello friend, My name is Scott Whittington, I am an American soldier, I am serving in the military with the 1st Armored Division in Iraq , as you know we are being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs.We managed to move part of funds belonging to Saddam Hussein’s family in 2003. The total amount is US$12 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills,this money has been kept somewhere outside Baghdad for some time but with the proposed troop in increase by president Barrack Obama, [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 07:53:34

Plug Your Money Leaks and Save Hundreds of Dollars Painlessly

Does it always seem that your money never goes as far as it should? One of the main culprits are the slow money leaks that we all have. These are generally recurring monthly expenses for a subscription or service that by itself appears quite small, but when you factor in dozens of these potential leaks it can drain hundreds of dollars from your budget each month. You know what I’m talking about. Cable bills, gym memberships, magazine subscriptions, or even regular dues to an organization. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 23:14:26

A Necessary Loan for Your Problem

Secured Loans UK brings grin during a time of tragedy quite it solves typical peoples financial problem. It would be preferred to make make use of of a credit label if we knew we could compensate what we charged on a label any billing cycle in full, to illustrate not removing charged any seductiveness fees. The complaint is which most people in today’s multitude live paycheck to paycheck and demeanour during credit cards as a trouble-free approach to compensate bills and buy things which they want. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 03:51:13

Communique Issued and Obama Speaking Now

You can watch him live here: The text of the communique is below. Leaders’ Statement: The Pittsburgh Summit September 24 – 25, 2009 PREAMBLE 1. We meet in the midst of a critical transition from crisis to recovery to turn the page on an era of irresponsibility and to adopt a set of policies, regulations and reforms to meet the needs of the 21st century global economy. 2. When we last gathered in April, we confronted the greatest challenge to the world economy in our generation. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 21:36:12

D.C.’s Taxicab Confessions: Loose Lips Daily

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com . And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—’ Jim Graham Postpones Hearing on Taxicab Bill ‘; ‘ Majority of Voters Polled Disapprove of Fenty ‘ Morning all. More details trickled out this weekend on the investigation that led to the Ted Loza arrest. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 16:06:44

"Time Is The Enemy Of Reform"

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner Written Testimony House Financial Services Committee Financial Regulatory Reform Chairman Frank, Ranking Member Bachus, members of the House Financial Services Committee, I am pleased to be back before you today as our Administration and this Congress work toward comprehensive reform of our financial regulatory system. The Chairman has set an ambitious schedule of hearings that will lead to your markup of legislation and facilitate enactment this year. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 14:57:29

GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILIES' DAY, 2009

Note : This was supposed to post yesterday, but somehow the year go changed. I've updated the date so you can actually see it. President Barack Obama proclaimed today as Gold Star Mother's and Families' Day. The sacrifices of our military servicemembers are etched in the walls of our monuments and felt at empty dinner tables across America. To those who have given their lives for our country, we honor them as guardians of our liberty and pay tribute to their valiant service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 15:33:31

Saudi Prince Eyes 50 Percent Stake in Liverpool

A Saudi prince wants to buy half of the debt-saddled football club Liverpool, in a deal worth up to $560 million that would mark the latest buy-in by Gulf investors in an English Premier League team.Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud — who chairs Saudi holding company FAMA Group and the F6 sports investment firm — was quoted by the Saudi Al-Riyadh newspaper on Sunday as saying that ”we are seeking, at present, to own a 50 percent stake in the club.””The value of the transaction, which is [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 08:46:43

Increase Curb Appeal With Flowering Shrubs and Bushes

If we wish to emanate a home with more quell interest or, simply supplement tone to a side or behind property, we have many glorious options with flowering bushes. Depending on a sort of brush we choose, we will finish up with pleasing blooms during varying times of year, giving your home a new, fresh, and sparkling look. Adding a brush with colourful red, yellow, or purple blooms will utterly renovate a coming of your home, creation it more inviting. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 11:54:54

Real estate vulture Colony Capital set to launch REIT IPO

Colony Financial Inc., a new real estate venture formed by L.A. property and private-equity mogul Tom Barrack , hopes to raise $500 million  $250 million from the public today to take advantage of potential bargains in the crumbling commercial real estate market. The real [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 14:00:00

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