Lawsuit Insurance Do you need a lawsuit liability policy?
If your child ever displays their anger on an Internet site, you may get hit with a lawsuit for $millions. It happened to couple in GA and they must pay $750,000 after the award was reduced. You may be sued in an accident through no fault of your own. Do you have $100,000 for the lawyer to defend you? You can save on the cost of this excess or umbrella liability policy by shopping insurers.
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Romney will lower rates but raise tax payments by cutting our deductions
He pledges to “lower taxes on middle-income families,” without giving high earners another tax cut or adding to the U.S. budget deficit. He can do that, he says, by capping the value of tax breaks available to any individual taxpayer. His tax plan, however, would upend financial planning for millions of middle-class households, denying them thousands of dollars in annual deductions, thus raising their taxes but lowering the "rate."
Recently, Romney said taxpayers might be able to take a total of no more than $17,000 in deductions each year. For middle class families in high tax states, this is the kiss of death. Many in NJ, NY, and CA pay over $17,000 in mortgage interest (average homes cost $500,000) and $12,000 in property and state income taxes. Some give $10,000 to charity.
Romney tax cuts will cost $5 trillion over 10 years. The limit on deductions do not “come close to paying for the $5 trillion,” said Gale, who co-authored a study of Romney's tax plan for the non-partisan Tax Policy Center Washington .
Most reliable used vehicles
Eight out of 10 of the models on our list of most reliable used vehicles from the 2008 and 2009 model years come from Japanese brands. JD Power and Consumer Reports: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-most-reliable-used-cars.html
Vehicle Insurance: Beware: Double Coverage by Dan Keppel
Your education and occupation may raise your premium.
Save $22,000 with the right policy.
Your policy duplicates at least three coverages.
The same 2-car policy can cost $1,400 or $3,600.
Create a Wealth ReserveTM to self-insure small risks.
Accumulate $100,000 in 15 years to protect your future.
The same 2-car policy can cost $1,400 or $3,600.
Create a Wealth ReserveTM to self-insure small risks.
Accumulate $100,000 in 15 years to protect your future.
Is a variable annuity right for you?
AM Best, the insurer-rating firm, and its sponsor, AXA Equitable, are encouraging agents to use these complicated and expensive products for younger clients. Even though the SEC, securities regulator, has warned agents and clients about the suitability of VA s
AM Best, the insurer-rating firm, and its sponsor, AXA Equitable, are encouraging agents to use these complicated and expensive products for younger clients. Even though the SEC, securities regulator, has warned agents and clients about the suitability of VA s
(sec.gov/investor/pubs/varannty.htm), insurers pay high commissions to lock in investable dollars early. Young people have much better investment options without the high costs and lack of liquidity of a VA. Look before you leap: http://www.amazon.com/Not-Buy-That-Annuity-Guaranteed/dp/1466494573
Congress wealth up 5%, American people’s wealth down 39%
The Washington Post reported the median net worth of the current Congress rose 5% during the recession while it fell 39% for the average American. The wealthiest one-third of lawmakers saw their net worth rise 14%. Some key findings of the report are:
- By 2010, the median estimated wealth for members of the House of Representatives was $746,000; for senators it was $2.6 million.
- There was virtually no difference between the wealth of Republicans and Democrats in 2010. Just six years earlier, the net worth of Republicans was 44% higher than the net worth of Democrats.
- 28% of Congress, or 150 members, reported earning more income from outside jobs and investments than from their Congressional salary of $174,000.
- 27% of Congressional members saw a decline in their net worth between 2004 and 2010.
- 73 lawmakers sponsored or co-sponsored legislation that could benefit businesses or industries that involved those Congressional members or their families.
No wonder they don’t want to raise taxes.
Government of the rich people, by the rich people, for the rich people, shall not perish from the earth. Lincoln
Paul saved $4,567 by moving his IRA to low-cost Vanguard
Paul used Vanguard low-cost index and managed funds to gain 25.5% so far this year and saving $4,567 in fees this year. His IRA had about $300,000 in 2011 when he moved it because he was not happy with his advisor’s fund returns. He now pays about 0.3% instead of 1.3%. He has diversified his investments in preparation for retirement by using the 10 Vanguard funds suggested by our members. He has about $375,000 now. He read:http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Financial-Advisors-Told-alternatives/dp/1478281545
GOP Rep claims science is wrong yet votes on Science, Space & Technology issues!?
Georgia Rep. Paul Broun said in videotaped remarks that evolution, embryology and the Big Bang theory are "lies straight from the pit of hell" meant to convince people that they do not need a savior. Broun also said that he believes the Earth is about 9,000 years old and that it was made in six days. Was he just playing to audience or for real?
Problem: He sits on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and makes decisions affecting our future.
Congress hears study that finds lower taxes just makes rich richer: NO “trickle” down
The study shows that lower taxes DOES NOT increase growth: Both houses held a joint hearing on what they called the “treatment” of capital gains. It has been a one of the Ten Commandments of the GOP: Lower taxes produce greater growth. But now a study of growth and tax rates since 1950 shows “no statistically significant correlation” between the two. The study included a 5 year lag also. There is no trickle down growth.http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-04/study-finds-benefit-is-elusive-for-low-capital-gains-rate.html
Is your state pension in trouble?
States don’t like to pay for their promises and usually don’t have to. NY is the exception. Is your future pension just a broken promise? Are unions able to help or is this like Social Security? You paid in advance but, too bad, things change? See the 10 worst cases.
Are your 401k fees too high?
The new disclosures—some 8 or more pages—seem to be obscuring the facts. There are fees for everything and mutual fund companies must list them all; which might be the problem. There are so many different kinds and it is hard to know how to reduce the ones you can control. Typically, your employer is not paying for any of them so they don’t have an incentive to reduce or eliminate them. They signed you up to pay for bookkeeping, telephone response, mailing statements, etc. You can reduce the management fees, 12 b1 fees and other expenses of the management company. Compare your plan fees to other company plans usinghttp://www.brightscope.com/. To understand what the fee names mean, seehttp://www.sec.gov/answers/mffees.htm. Most people are better off, making more money, by using low-cost funds. Paying more does not guarantee you earn more. In fact, the opposite is true according to many studies. Over time, paying high fees can take 40% of your accumulations. Many have found our Guide helpful: http://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Without-Wall-Street-Commissions/dp/1442168137.
NJ tries to give uninsured purchasing power despite Christie
New Jersey Senate approved legislation to create a health-coverage purchasing pool for the uninsured, after Republican Governor Chris Christie vetoed a similar measure in May. States that miss a Nov. 16 deadline to submit plans will have their exchanges designed by the federal government. New Jersey has 8.8 million residents, with about 1.3 million uninsured from 2009 to 2011, according to U.S. Census data.
Buying meds on the Internet from Canada can be safe using a CIPA.com approved pharmacies. EG: Abilify 
15mg Tablets 30 tabs $227 at http://www.polarmeds.com/ but $592 at CVS. Both require script by real Dr.
15mg Tablets 30 tabs $227 at http://www.polarmeds.com/ but $592 at CVS. Both require script by real Dr.
Is a “living trust” right for you?
Seniors are the target for this $2,000 sales pitch to “avoid the high cost of probate.” The Prepaid legal sales person then hands the paperwork to the deferred annuity person who clears another $2,000 or more by locking up savings in a 14 year contract. Most people will never need to probate their will since most assets are not governed by it. An IRA and life insurance as well as POD and joint accounts, and homes are usually paid directly to a beneficiary or joint owner. Most people also forget to change the title of their assets to the living trust so it is not used. Taxes can’t be avoided with this trust. Contact an estate lawyer for your specific situation, like property in multiple states.http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/20/realestate/20home.html
States may tax your own money in a joint account
PA, NJ, NE, MD, IA, KY and IN will impose tax on your money if a joint owner of the account dies. The states consider the money split equally among the owners. A Financial Power of Attorney can be used in place of putting your grown child’s name on the account for convenience. This avoids the tax and allows any person you designate to obtain money when you are not able to make the withdrawal for emergencies. NOT LEGAL ADVICE
http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/personal-income-taxes/inheritance-tax.htm You can make a POA yourself at http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-financial-power-of-attorney-29936.html’
SCAMS “Only the little people pay taxes.” Leona Helmsley
Amex fined for misleading customers 4 ways—Refunds to ¼ million customers
New Fed regulator, CFPB, fined American Express $14.1 million for promising $300 on signup cards then reneging. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/pressreleases/cfpb-orders-american-express-to-pay-85-million-refund-to-consumers-harmed-by-illegal-credit-card-practices/
Romney’s debate promise—pre-existing condition coverage—is already law
Health-policy specialists say Romney’s plan is the same protection already in a 1996 U.S. law and doesn’t show how it would help at least 36 million sick people at risk of being denied coverage.
Why don’t we all have the same health coverage as Congress and the President?
They pay for private plans like any large employer. The plans provide great care as you can wonder. We taxpayers pay for about 75% of the costs of about 300 choices according tohttp://www.factcheck.org/2009/08/health-care-for-members-of-congress/. There is no reason why all the uninsureds could not be offered the same deal as the our ‘representatives.’ After all, don’t they work for us?
Foreclosure rescue fraud charges against 530 in NY alone
More than 73,000 homeowners were victims of various frauds for which charges were filed during a year-long crackdown, including “foreclosure rescue schemes” that take advantage of those who have fallen behind on payments, the Justice Department said. The U.S. brought charges against 530 people over schemes that cost homeowners more than $1 billion, NY AG Holder says.
MN curbs misrepresentations by Embassy of Heaven
State insurance regulators have ordered the Oregon- based Embassy of Heaven Church and its leader Paul Revere to stop making misrepresentations related to insurance in Minnesota , saying a type of auto insurance it promotes through Mutual Assurance is bogus.
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