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How to make a claim

13 Nov

The majority of policy holders will go through the year without making a claim. It’s possible a major weather disaster could suddenly take out an area, but the actual risks of fires, thefts and accidents around the home are relatively low. Even high-crime areas do not produce excessive numbers of claims. That’s why, when the anticipated cost of all the losses is spread among the policy holders, the premiums are not too high. That said, people find the claims process confusing, so here are some simple steps to keep technical problems to a minimum.

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How cheap is your life?

01 Nov

Before we try to answer this question let us define what life insurance is. What is it really? Well, first thing that should be said is that life insurance is meant to solve any financial situations that may occur regarding your everyday existence. Everybody has certain responsibilities. Not only do we commit to some things we plan in our life, but also it happens so that we are responsible for our partners, kids and sometimes even entire family. So when somebody promises us to help with a guarantee of being safe and doesn’t charge us too much, we take it a joke. But is it really this impossible to get a rational life insurance deal without risking too much?

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Separating Business and Personal Finances

11 Sep

 

As your business grows, it may become your primary source of personal income. Especially if you work alone or have only a few employees,it is easy for your business finances and personal finances to become intertwined. However, for many reasons, it is important that the two remain separate and distinct. Provided here is a guide to separating your finances.

Why Should I Separate My Business and Personal Finances?
The most important reason for separating your business and personal finances is for tax purposes. You may be entitled to certain deductions for your business, such as expenses for your home office and a mileage allowance for your vehicle. Many of these deductions are not available to individual taxpayers, only to businesses. Likewise, you may be responsible for paying certain taxes on your business that do not apply to your personal income. Separating your finances is the only way to ensure that you properly follow all tax laws and receive all advantages to which you are entitled by law.

Another important reason for separating your finances is the development of a paper trail. If you need to obtain money for the business through grants or loans, you will be expected to show certain financial reports that demonstrate the business’ performance. If your finances are separated it will be much easier to determine which income and expenses belong to the business itself.

Separating your finances can help you decide how best to grow and develop the business as well. You will be able to see the areas in which the business excels as well as those areas in which it needs some extra help. You can generate targeted, accurate reports and financial statements that show at a glance how the business performs in various areas.

How Can I Separate My Business and Personal Finances?
The easiest way to separate your business and personal finances is to open a business bank account. If you use credit to make business-related purchases, apply for a card in the name of the business. Have all payments made to the business account, and use only those funds and the business credit card to make purchases.

How Do I Get Paid?
You have multiple options for paying yourself. Some business owners find it best to write themselves a set paycheck every week. If you are confident that the business will retain enough funds to pay your salary each time, this will streamline the process and make it easier to accurately pay your personal income taxes.

However, if your business is new or unstable, you may find it better to pass funds through the business account to your personal account. You might decide to retain just enough money in the business account to pay for expenses, and transfer everything that is left into your personal account. This is an ideal solution for those who have many personal expenses but few business expenses and earn wildly different sums on each contract.

Setting Up and Maintaining Bookkeeping and Accounting
Many business owners find themselves confused and overwhelmed by the paperwork that is involved in maintaining separate accounts. Consider hiring outside help. A Virtual Assistant company such as IAC Professionals can set up and maintain your bookkeeping and accounting. Your VA can even handle payroll, writing your paycheck each week. You can maintain as much or as little control over the process as you desire. You can hire the VA for a set number of hours per week or per month, or simply retain his or her services on a per-project basis.

If you have any questions about separating your business and personal finances, contact us today.

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The Power of Change in Personal Finance

10 Sep

It seems that change is the underlying theme in the American culture today. With the new administration in the White House and a fresh sense of “new” things to come, people are looking to change their old ways and move on to a new and perhaps better way of life. When it comes to personal finance, there is a resounding difference in what people are searching for in their investments and portfolios. It is only natural to have such an inclination since most Americans have lost a huge chunk of their hard-earned money in a blink of an eye. Real estate investments and hedge funds were all the rage years ago but all that will soon be replaced by safer and more defensive investments. Let the recent financial crisis be a lesson for all of us. We should all rebuild our savings in a safer and more cost-effective way by revisiting our portfolio in a new light. We should practice the power of change in managing our portfolio. Here’s how.

Change mutual fund to index funds

Many of today’s mutual funds are constantly failing to meet the benchmark S&P500 index, and yet people are still putting their money in such investments. Whether they are blinded by the possible huge profits or by the security and simplicity the product brings, it doesn’t change the fact that these mutual funds have been performing poorly for a while now while they still charge huge annual fees and short-term taxes. You’re probably losing a lot of money in this instrument as it is, so don’t you think it’s time to enlist the power of change in this area? Any financial expert or adviser would tell you that there are numerous passively managed index funds that charge minimal yearly fees and without excessive taxes. Some examples would be the Diamonds Trust, Series 1 (DIA) and the S&P Depository Receipts (SPY). They are simple, less risky than a lot of investments, and cost-effective; perfect for the average investor.

Change treasury bonds to municipal bonds

A municipal bond works like the traditional bond, but it is issued by a city or local government, which is exempt of state or federal income tax. Treasury bonds have always performed better than municipal bonds since the beginning. Currently, however, the yields on municipal bonds are higher than those of federal treasury bonds. Contact your personal stock broker or financial adviser and you’ll see. You can take advantage of guaranteed this tax-free income by investing your money in Vanguard Intermediate Term Tax Exempt Fund or T. Rowe Price Tax-Free Income Fund, to name just a few.

Change traditional energy to renewable energy

The recently passed economic stimulus package has set aside billions of dollars to back up Barack Obama’s agenda to make America energy independent. This signifies a lot of changes in how we collect and use up energy from now on. These include less drilling for oil, more wind farms, and a search for cleaner alternatives to coal. One emerging trend is the use of solar energy. Many companies are currently beginning to shift their operations in accordance with the utilization of solar energy. For instance, Sempra Energy (SRE) is working on thin film panels instead of their old silicon competitors because they are significantly cheaper and more cost-effective in the long run. Also, many states are giving incentives to residential as well as commercial building owners who install solar panels in the developments. GP

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Keeping Track Of Your Personal Finances

10 Sep

We have often heard about people who are known to be experts at managing finances at office but financial matters at home are relegated to a backseat. Maintaining accounts seems to be an intimidating thought for most of us who are not accountants. However, it is not a feasible idea to go about dealing with a problem this way. What is required is to take the bull right by its horns.

One of the important determinants of the personal finance is credit. In the domain of finance the credit score holds the key to the success. In the absence of respectable credit score, you would not be able to borrow money or obtain a home loan or a vehicle loan. The importance of this number can be judged by the fact that if this number goes wrong then it has the ability of leaving your goals unfulfilled.

Your credit number is directly associated with the credit that is currently in your name. Individuals who abuse credit cards and rack up high bills often have poor credit scores. Remember, it is not the amount your charge that can become detrimental to your credit, rather it is the amount you keep on your credit cards that can prove harmful. Use your credit cards wisely and carefully check your monthly statement. Once your statement has arrived, strive to pay off your outstanding bill in full each month.

In today’s society, identity theft is often a problem. If someone steals your identity, they can wreck your finances, ruin your credit, and tarnish your good name and reputation. In order to prevent identity theft, carefully monitor all your financial statements and safe guard your personal information.

Most individuals put off saving towards retirement until a later date. Quite often, these individuals are often caught off guard by their rapidly approaching retirement date and the non-existent retirement fund. Instead of waiting until tomorrow, begin today. Take control of your personal finance situation and invest in a retirement fund immediately. Begin putting a portion of your income in this account in order to secure your future.

Make a budget and stick to it. It is an excellent tool to cut down spending and control your finances. When you can see exactly what numbers go in the income and expenditure columns you can easily spot the problem areas. The only money you have to spend in the month is that which remains after taking out items such as a rent or mortgage payment, car payment, insurance, utilities, and food.

If you are unsure how to go about setting your personal finance records straight, contact an accountant. He or she will be able to correct any potential problems while ensuring your future will be successful.

The world of finance is fascinating. There’s no need to be scared of it. Just keep your finances straight and you will be able to build, or rebuild, your credit score.

David Neehly is an independent Financial writer for “Personal Loan Cash” You’ll find all the latest Financial news there. David’s Personal Finance articles are archived at http://PersonalLoanCash.com/sitemap
 
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Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers Gaining Momentum

09 Sep

Only two out of three credit card customers pay their balances off every month, paying more than they should (and could). If you’re one of them, do not despair; with a credit card balance transfer you could easily do a balance transfer and save! If you recently made a big purchase but you can’t possibly make your payment on time, try using a balance transfer credit card that would allow you to you could save a lot of money transferring your balance to other balance transfer credit cards that will allow a very low or even a 0% APR on balance transfers.

Sounds confusing? Not at all! Here’s how this can be done. You fill out an application for a new balance transfer credit card; enter your other credit card accounts and the amount you want transferred from the old account to the new one. Your balance switches accounts, and your interest costs plummet. Generally, you will have up to a year to pay this balance off with a zero percent (or very low) interest rate.

Some other “traditional” credit cards will even offer a low interest rate over the lifetime of the balance until it’s paid off. If you are not sure if you could pay the whole balance in the prearranged zero-interest time-frame, this may seem to be a better option for you. But, using balance transfer credit cards would never be a risk if you plan effectively in advance for balance transfers and, in turn, will help you to save a lot more!

A balance transfer credit card would prove to be a great advantage if you have several cards with outstanding balances. Balance transfer credit cards permit you to do credit card balance transfers all into one account, and pay zero interest for the introductory months. Here are some things you should know, however, before you take the leap.

  1. You should end up with a smaller payment amount.
    Balance transfers would allow you to bring your interest costs way down, allowing you to make monthly payments, eliminating your debt gradually over the zero interest period.

  2. A balance transfer does not mean debt elimination…
    NEVER regard balance transfer credit cards to be the answer to all your prayers; it is NOT a way to run away from debts! If you are not able to pay off your balance in full during the introductory period, you may be charged interest on the entire amount of the consolidation, which would prove to be much, much more.
    Be sure you check the terms and conditions of the card you apply for. Also, some customers see the new credit cards (or the newly paid-off old cards) as free money, and they continue to spend on them, with the result that they will have just as much debt as they did when they started – plus the balance on their new balance transfer credit cards. Yikes!

  3. Transfer at the right time
    If you transfer a balance from a card right before the finance charge is accrued and calculated for that month, you will get almost a month’s free of interest expense. If the balance transfer is done before the interest and finance fees get placed on your statement, you should not have to pay those costs!

  4. Cutting back = GOOD; Overspending = BAD
    Some credit card companies will charge substantial over limit fees if you go over your assigned credit limit. A balance transfer credit card can give you some wiggle room if you have emergency expenses. Transferring high balances to new accounts can avoid these fees.

  5. How do credit card balance transfers really work?

A credit card balance transfer is just like making any charge on your other credit card accounts. The difference is that the debt obligation moves from one credit card issuer to another, rather than from your credit card to a retailer. When one credit card is debited, the other is credited. Make sure you research your options, so that you know the balance transfer steps for the cards that you are using. It may be good to contact your existing creditors to find out if there are specific requirements on their cards regarding balance transfers. Sometimes companies make this a difficult process to navigate so make sure that you are absolutely clear about how the process works for each specific balance transfer offer.

As long as you use your balance transfers in the right way, it can be an excellent tool for financial management in difficult times.

For more on how a balance transfer credit card can save you money, Robert Alan recommends that you visit CreditCardAssist.com

 
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Planning Personal Finances – Become Rich! Live Your Dreams!

09 Sep

Most of us dream about being rich but few of us seriously think about how to achieve it. We imagine a win on the lottery or at Las Vegas. We fantasize about how we would spend our winnings. We do not take steps to improve our financial situation.

The lucky windfall can happen, but by its nature it is rare. Most of us will never experience such a chance event. It is better to develop a plan our finances just as a we would set out a business plan if we were setting up a business. Getting rich is not a matter of chance it is down to hard work and application.

If we have not inherited wealth we must plan how to increase our income. Even if we have inherited wealth it pays to plan how to maximise what we have. Many people who are fortunate enough to inherit money fritter it away in unplanned and wasteful spending.

If you are a young person starting out in life with no inherited wealth one of the best things you can do to improve your finances is to postpone marriage. Marriage is an expensive business. It means buying a house and everything that goes with it. It also means that you may be tied to one place and unable to move to find work. At the start of your career you must be prepared to be mobile in order to advance your career.

Some employers claim they like married employees but then expect them to work long unsocial hours. Long hours will put a strain on any marriage. If you do marry then postpone having a family. Children are a serious expense. There is health care, education and a whole host of expenses to consider.

Health is one of the most important factors in economic well being. Ill health is expensive. It means doctor’s bills and loss of earning potential. So do not take risks with your health. If you smoke then give up. If you are overweight then lose weight. Obesity and smoking are major health risks. Take daily exercise. Walking or running are cheap enough for any one to afford.

Above all, avoid getting into debt. This is one of the easiest temptations to fall into. Credit is so easy. Store cards, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages all drain your income. Buying a house may be a good investment in a period of rising house prices, but in a period of falling house prices it is not. When house prices are collapsing you may get a good deal to rent.

Never buy on impulse. Obviously you need to buy things. You must have a working wardrobe if you are to be taken seriously by an employer or a business contact. But plan what you buy. Make the things that you buy last. Buy for quality. Always check out the sales and stock clearance outlets. You need to aim for quality and value.

Saving is vital if you are going to improve your personal finances. You should get into the habit as early as possible. If you have savings you can avoid debt and have a cushion against unexpected expenses. Aim to have twice your monthly earnings in reserve.

Remember though that money is only a means to an end. Do not become so obsessed with money that you cannot be happy. There is always someone with more money than you.

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Balance Transfer Credit Cards : How to Reduce your Credit Card Debt in 3 Simple Steps

08 Sep

You may be surprised to learn how easy it can be to reduce your credit card debt. With the average American household carrying $8400 in credit card debt a simple reduction plan could save thousands of dollars.

Step 1: The first thing you want to do to reduce your credit card debt is find out exactly how much money you owe on your credit cards. Then find out how much you are paying in interest yearly. For example, if you a paying $50 in finance charges on one credit card each month and $40 on another you are paying $1,080 in finance charges alone each year. Learning how much money you are paying in interest is usually enough to motivate most card holders to reduce their credit card debt.

Step 2: Once you have this information you can then decide whether to consolidate your debt to your credit card with the lowest interest rate or get a new balance transfer credit card with a low APR or lower interest rate. By transferring the balance to a lower interest rate credit card you can save thousands of dollars in interest. Please keep in mind that this is only a temporary solution. If you transfer the combined balances to a low interest credit card you must destroy the old credit cards and close the accounts so that you do not use them again. This is very important. If you transfer your balances to a new low interest credit card, then run the balances up again on the old credit cards you have committed the ultimate debt sin.

Note: If you are unable to qualify for a low APR credit card or balance transfer credit card contact each of your credit card issuers and request an interest rate reduction. Explain to them that you are having trouble paying your bills and would like their assistance with finding a reasonable solution. If you are successful, simply transfer your credit card debt to the credit card with the lowest interest rate.

After you have transferred your combined balances to a single low interest rate credit card you will want to create a weekly budget. The only way to pay down your debt is to pay your bills on time, and to pay more than the minimum amount due. This can be easily done by paying your credit card bill weekly. If you create a weekly budget that includes all of your expenses such as rent, mortgages, loans, phone bills, etc. you will discover exactly how much you can pay.

Step 3: Credit card interest accrues daily not monthly. Therefore paying your bill each week will greatly reduce the amount of overall interest you will pay. Since your balance will be slightly smaller each week, you will be charged less interest on that smaller balance than if you continued to make a single monthly payment. You can figure out your weekly payment by using your monthly minimum. For example if your monthly minimum payment is $50 then you will want to pay as much as you can above $50. If you determine you can pay $60 then you simply pay a fixed $15 each week even after the balance decreases. You can pay more if you are able; however do not begin paying less when you notice a smaller minimum payment. Continue to pay this fixed amount until the debt is paid off.

You can tailor this weekly payment method to suit your needs. You can have your weekly checks all written out and simply drop them in the mail each week, or you can have the funds automatically deducted from your checking or savings account each week. Just think of the fun and excitement you will have as your credit card debt is reduced.

R. L. Barnes, editor at FirstCredit.Net provides useful advice and assistance regarding credit, low apr credit cards and balance transfer credit cards. For more information you may visit their website.

 
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Financial Advisor Online Personal Finance Planning Advice & Tips

07 Sep

Financial Advisor Online personal finance planning advice & tips

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Tips On Personal Finance And Debt Management

07 Sep

If you are in debt, you need to reduce and eventually clear your debt first before anything else. The key to debt reduction and elimination is your own commitment and discipline. The steps for debt reduction and elimination are very simple. The challenge is to stay the course.

Stop Further Debt

Excessive borrowing is the cause of most debt problems. You should only borrow what you really need. Keeping proper records of your debt and do not lose sight of your objectives. Your debt should be for the short term and you should aim to clear them within a few months. Do not let your loans balloon into debt problem.

Reduce Your Expenditures

Make this an obsession. If you take the bus or train to work instead of driving, congratulate yourself on the money you are saving on gas and parking. If you have packed lunch instead of spending money at the cafeteria or expensive restaurant, congratulate yourself. You would have saved up to $3000 a year. Money which will go some way to reducing your debt.

Reduce Your Debt

Try to consolidate your debts and secure a lower interest rate. Start paying more than the minimum sum and set a target date to clear your debt. This is the only way to reduce your debts. To achieve this, you need a proper budget.

Make a Monthly Budget

One of the most effective and important money management tools is the budget. Coming up with a budget is fairly simple but you need to have the discipline to stick to it. A budget is simply a schedule of your earning and what you need to spend. The key words here are “what you need to spend”. Be prudent and frugal with your money, you are already in debt, what other reason do you need? The key to good personal finance management is to spend within your means. To curb impulse spending, try leaving your credit cards at home.

Get Into a Debt Settlement Program

If you a huge debt, think about getting into a debt settlement program. If you want to do it yourself, you just need to contact your creditors to inform them about your plan for debt settlement. Most financial institutions are open to debt settlement proposal so you should not hesitate to ask them for better terms. Most financial companies will allows up to 40% to 60% reduction on loans amount payable. Negotiations can be quite tricky so you can consider hiring a debt settlement company if you are not up to it.

Proper personal finance and debt management will allow you to get ahead in life. So make sure you are dedicated and motivated to do what it takes in order to provide a sound financial life for yourself and your family.

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. To learn more about debt elimination programs, please visit debt reduction plans.

 
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