Owning or working in a family-owned business may be the ideal employment and financial situation for some individuals. But common disputes involving family-owned businesses can lead to family discord as well as the potential for negatively affecting the business, possibly resulting …

A Canadian Tax Law Primer for Pimps, Swindlers and Other Criminals Can a Canadian resident be taxed on the profits he or she made from an illegal business, such as gambling? Yes, there is much …

Yes, because fear is an extremely motivating factor.  Countless studies have been performed on whether the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent.  These studies all concentrated on the existing crime statistics.  There are reports available that compare two …

Justice, loosely defined, is a framework of logical justifications that manifest that society’s core tenets into a groundwork for acceptable social (and to varying degrees, moral) interactions. Historically, a legal system is one of the …

Real estate and owning your own home is the American dream, you can’t count it out just yet. Real estate has gone through the worst times in the nations’s history. It will come back regardless of the recent events. …

Investment and savings are two related, but different categories. The primary difference is that investments deal with capital accumulation while savings are for present consumption – like savings accounts (even high yield ones). In terms of asset …

What are false domestic violence charges?  It is knowingly accusing a person of an act of violence, which they did not commit that results in the arrest of the accused.  Sadly, in many a relationships …

To be successful with managing your personal finances it is important to find tools or a system that works for you. If it seems like a chore, you are likely to not keep it up.  …

Citibank have a new credit card in their stable, the Citi Simplicity MasterCard. The card does not offer any rewards but it has the advantage of offering a long 21 months zero percent APR on …

Buying car insurance can be something that is very confusing to people. Not only that, it can be something that if they don’t do their research right, it can eat up a lot of money …

Credit cards are something that most people have these days. Sadly, some of them do not know how to properly handle their credit cards. This means that these people tend to end up having more …

Tax time can be a time of year full of stress and questions. Many people require help for getting their taxes done. Military families especially may find themselves in need of tax help. Is your …

FILLING THE COLLEGE TUITION GAP Everywhere, families are struggling to make ends meet. Families faced right now with soaring college tuition rates, are finding it doubly hard. To make matters worse, high school and college …

Investment in movie production. The very nature of the term investments suggests that one is committing capital to a project for the longer rather than short term. Furthermore, it is equally important to be aware …

The type of car that we drive, its make, model, size, and engine power can all have an affect on our insurance premium. Even our age, our driving history, our occupation, and sometimes the location …

When you think about your bank, what comes to mind? For most people a bank exists solely for them to deposit money and withdrawal money at their leisure. And that’s a fine opinion, but a …

The following information is a simple strategy that will add diversification and simple ways to earn a decent rate of return for your hard earned money. Please invest at your own risk. 1.) Money Market …

You don’t know whom you are giving the information to. Websites on the Internet can seem legit even though some of them aren’t. Here are six reasons why you need to protect your personal information …

The energy market is becoming increasingly competitive and it is the consumer who is footing the bill. Below are a few simple steps you can take around your home to help keep your energy bills …

Credit cards are arguably a necessity. They are certainly more convenient than cash, at times, and offer other benefits, such as protection plans, perks, and delaying paying for the goods or services obtained until the …

It’s difficult to establish a position in the Trayvon Martin case. Trayvon did not deserve to die; he had every right to be in the Florida community where he was killed, and to be angry …

Taking out a new loan will affect your credit score but it will automatically reduce it.. Indeed, the American idea of prosperity is that a person should be in debt. If he is in debt, …

The nonpayment of child support is just a CIVIL violation of their divorce decree. However, the parent that violates the divorce decree by not paying the court ordered support of the minor child has stepped …

As the elections near, there is one thing that most Americans want to hear about. That issue is taxes, and how to best distribute tax revenues taken from the people and then used to pay …

Probate courts are specialized courts that deal specifically with matters pertaining to wills, estates, trusts and family law matters such as guardianships and adoptions. In some jurisdictions, they have other names such as “Orphan’s Court.” …

Now more than ever, investors have access to all different types of markets to trade and invest in. Due to the rise of the computer and the internet, the average investor has unparalleled access to …

Banking online is not a novelty anymore and almost all the banks in US are now offering some or most of its services through the online mode. This has made the life of the consumers …

Late payments are best avoided if at all possible. They play havoc with your budgeting, and could also incur financial penalties. If you’re likely to forget to make payments on time, it may be best …

The difference between a prenuptial agreement and a post nuptial agreement  is timing: A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a bride and groom enter into before they get married; a post nuptial agreement is …

There are a few things that you should know if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. First, the laws on this crime differ from state to state. New Jersey’s laws ARE …