Category: Money Matters
Ford Windstar Subframe Recall
Effective January 26, 2011, Ford issued a recall to replace the defective subframe on Windstar mini vans. If you own a Ford Windstar manufactured between the years of 1999 and 2003, there is a chance that your vehicle’s sub frame is defective. For more information on the subframe problem, read the earlier article Ford Windstar [...]
Florida New Car Lemon Law-How to File a Claim
If you buy a new car in the state of Florida, you are protected under the Florida Auto Lemon Law. The Florida Lemon Law provides protection for the first 24 months after purchasing and taking delivery of your new vehicle. Automobiles Eligible for Florida Lemon Law Protection The Lemon Law applies to new vehicles, demonstrator [...]
Insurance Policy Valuation: Which is best?
In the world of insurance, an insurer will not pay more in damages for an item than it’s worth. There are some items that are very easy to determine the value of, such as a car, a house or even a diamond ring. With some items, however, policyholders may prefer to declare an item’s value [...]
Becoming a Licensed Insurance Producer in Maine
The Maine Bureau of Insurance requires its insurance professionals to pass the state licensing exam in order to transact insurance business for a fee. Insurance professionals in Maine have an option of three different categories of insurance licenses; a producer license, consultant license and an adjuster’s license (there are subcategories therein). Maine Insurance Pre-Licensing Education [...]
Completing Tax Form 5405: First Time Home Buyer’s Credit Form
IRS Form 5405 is the First Time Home Buyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit form. As the form title indicates, it is used for people who took the first time home buyer credit. Form 5405 is not a stand-alone form. It must be attached to your tax form 1040 or 1040X when filing your [...]
Tips for Getting a Good Homeowners Insurance Rate in Texas
Texans are faced with a few challenges when it comes to getting homeowners insurance. In spite of the weather, there are things you can do to get better insurance rates Texas residents have special weather conditions to keep in mind when soliciting quotes for homeowners insurance. Before we discuss the tips on how to save [...]
Tips for Completing IRS Form 2555
IRS tax form number 2555 is called the Foreign Earned Income form. This form must be filed in conjunction with your tax form 1040. Form 2555 can only be used by US citizens and resident aliens. The form is used to report foreign income and deductions for foreign expenses such as meals, lodging, transportation and [...]
How to Find Employment through the AARP Job Assistance Program
If you are included in the growing population of unemployed individuals over the age of 50, you understand how difficult it is to find a job. Because people are healthier and living longer, many older citizens prefer to put off retirement and work well into their 70′s and 80′s. Unfortunately, with a tightening job market, [...]
Alaska Insurance Producer CE Requirements
Every licensed insurance producer in Alaska must take 24 hours of continuing education classes in order to renew the license. Of the 24 hours of CE credits, the state will not accept more than eight hours on the subjects of management, business organization and environment (which include sales, motivation and psychology). In other words, the [...]
Document Your Ford Windstar Subframe Defect
Older model Ford Windstars (model years 1999 to 2003) are the subject of much safety concern. In addition to the recent rear axel recall, there is an investigation underway regarding the front sub frame. Failure of the front sub frame is just as dangerous a condition as the recalled rusting rear axel. File a Claim [...]
