Can I Charge My Tenant a Maintenance Fee Over and Above Rent?
The cost of maintenance is one that every landlord struggles with. These costs can be minimal from a coat of paint every few years to major repairs …
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How Does Withholding Payment on Credit Card Disputes Work?
There are a variety of reasons why a consumer may wish to dispute a credit card charge including a bad product, an error in billing and fraudulent use …
Continue ReadingUnder What Conditions Is it a Good Idea to Buy a House With Unstable Soil?
Most homes begin to settle as they age because the soil beneath them erodes over time from weather and other factors. Settling foundations may be the …
Continue ReadingChanges to the Social Security Withholding Rate for 2011
While payroll deductions for Medicaid are the same regardless of how much you make, annual caps on Social Security earnings impact thousands of …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Use a Land Trust to Protect Property: The Facts and the Myths
Does your property deed say something like, Dee Doth Down from the Queen of Spain, etc., or do you see the words “land trust” anywhere on home …
Continue ReadingShould You Buy a House With Foundation Repairs?
Caveat emptor - “let the buyer beware” is a phrase that applies to home buying as it does with any other purchase. Because certain repairs …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Arbitration Claims by Credit Card Companies & Can You Win?
If you’re getting letters from either your credit card company or a collection agency informing you of an upcoming legal battle—mediation or …
Continue ReadingI've Received an Inheritance -Do I Have to Claim An Inheritance on My Taxest?
If you have received an inheritance, you may be wondering if you have to claim it on your taxes. Often, the answer is no, the type of inheritance you …
Continue ReadingCan Identity Theft Affect Your Tax Return?
The financial ramifications of identity theft are not only mind-numbing but can create issues that many consumers do not even think about. Having your …
Continue ReadingHow to Price House Paint Jobs: The Home Seller's Guide
If you are planning to sell your home, one effective step you can take to help your home sell efficiently and for the best price, is to paint the …
Continue ReadingLearn More About IRS Identity Theft: Tax Refund Scams
Dealing with personal information of taxpayers means that the IRS is under a certain obligation to protect taxpayers from identity thieves. There are …
Continue ReadingHow to Negotiate a Settlement with a Credit Card Company: 3 Tips to Effective Negotiations
Everything is up for negotiation, including a settlement with your credit card company. Learn how to negotiate a settlement with a credit card …
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