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Barry Waxler
Member since 17th April 2007
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28th March 2008
Buying your first home can be a nerve wracking event given the massive debt you take on. When you sell, the profits can also be huge. Unfortunately, this raises tax issues as well.
It is no secret the current real estate market is not exactly a hot on...
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19th July 2007
Imagine paying $30,000 in costs to get a mortgage for $368,000 with a 9 percent interest rate. Who in their right mind would? Well, welcome to the cons of the reverse mortgage!
The reverse mortgage is a relatively new financial product on the market. I...
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19th July 2007
The finance industry is often coming up with new products. The latest, greatest thing is the reverse mortgage.
The reverse mortgage is essentially a proposed solution to the current nest egg problem we are seeing in the United States. What is this pro...
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01st July 2007
If you really have a favorite charity and want to make a sizeable donation, you might consider Life Insurance. You can donate a Life Insurance Policy to a charity and realize a tax deduction on the premiums.
You really have complete freedom when it com...
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01st July 2007
Premium Financing for Life Insurance can allow you to have what amounts to basically free Life Insurance. Just how does this work?
The basic idea behind premium financing for Life Insurance is that a loan is made by a bank or other financial entity and...
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01st July 2007
A Life Insurance death benefit is going to be subject to estate tax which could reduce the amount available for your dependents. An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust is a way to avoid this taxation.
An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust is a form of Trust...
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29th June 2007
One type of investment that is growing in popularity is the buying of Tax Liens on Real Estate. While on the surface, this investment seems like a sure fire winner, there are some pitfalls in the process.
A Tax Lien is a claim against a property for th...
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29th June 2007
Taxes are a headache that everyone has to deal with and it is certainly depressing when a tax lien is put on your property. On the other side of the picture, tax liens of Real Estate present a good potential investment. What are tax liens on Real Estate?
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29th June 2007
Among the many opportunities that can be found to purchase investment Real Estate under market value, Government auctions of seized property is one of best. Finding IRS Real Estate auctions has gotten a big boost from the advent of the Internet.
When t...
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29th June 2007
The laws that deal with discrimination in Real Estate date back to the years right after the American Civil War. These discrimination laws apply to Real Estate investors also.
The American Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibited discrimination in the renta...
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29th June 2007
Life Insurance Policies are another way to accumulate tax deferred wealth and it is possible to borrow against the cash value. But are Life Insurance Policy Loans Taxable?
A permanent life insurance policy has the added feature of accumulating a cash v...
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29th June 2007
Permanent Life Insurance Policies will accumulate a cash value and this money can be borrowed to meet emergency needs. This can be a real benefit of Life Insurance or it can have serious consequences.
The primary purpose of Life Insurance is to provide...
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29th June 2007
Financial reports often make reference to in-force Insurance Policies. What is an in-force life insurance policy?
In-force Insurance refers to the total dollar amount of insurance that has been issued by the company. It is usually measured as the sum o...
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15th June 2007
It seems that there are rules and regulations for everything connected with the financial world. Choosing Life Insurance beneficiaries is an exception to this.
The only rule on how to choose Life Insurance Beneficiaries is to make sure that your own w...
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15th June 2007
Life Insurance Beneficiaries are going to be the people who receive the benefits. Many people do not realize that the selection of beneficiaries is a very critical part of the Life Insurance process.
Life Insurance Beneficiaries are the entities that a...
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