finance issues, business, taxes, lending, investing, money, saving moneyFinancedocumentFinance - Apartment Showcase Resources<script type="text/javascript"> JMStats.view('resource_win500'); </script> <p style="margin-bottom: 20px">Browse the Finance Articles Archive below to view tips, resources and more.</p> <div id="resources_left"> <h3>Finance Articles Archive</h3> <dl> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/travel_scams.xml">Travel Scams</a></dt> <dd>While some travel opportunities sold over the phone or offered through the mail, Internet or by fax are legitimate, many are scams that defraud consumers out of millions of dollars each month... <a href="/en/resources/finance/travel_scams.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/budgeting_rule_of_thumb.xml">Budgeting Rules of Thumb</a></dt> <dd>When trying to set a budget and economize, one is limited by one's future earnings. If expenses continually exceed earnings, one has to borrow money to pay expenses... <a href="/en/resources/finance/budgeting_rule_of_thumb.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/how_financial_power_attorney_works.xml">How Financial Power of Attorney Works</a></dt> <dd>A durable power of attorney for finances -- or financial power of attorney -- is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to arrange for someone to manage your finances if you become unable to do so yourself... <a href="/en/resources/finance/how_financial_power_attorney_works.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/holiday_spending.xml">Holiday Spending: Be Generous, Not Stupid</a></dt> <dd>Buying presents, flying cross-country to visit relatives, having special dinners and parties -- consumers spend more money in the three months before New Year's than at any other time of the year... <a href="/en/resources/finance/holiday_spending.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/bill_collector_crosses_line.xml">What to Do If a Bill Collector Crosses the Line</a></dt> <dd>Although bill collectors can be persistent, many are careful to follow the law when contacting you. If a bill collector oversteps the bounds of the law, you can take action... <a href="/en/resources/finance/bill_collector_crosses_line.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/right_estate_plan_for_you.xml">The Right Estate Plan for You</a></dt> <dd>Most Americans haven't made even a simple estate taxes. No surprise there -- we all have things we'd rather do... <a href="/en/resources/finance/right_estate_plan_for_you.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/economizing_with_budget.xml">Economizing with a Budget</a></dt> <dd>The key to a successful financial plan is managing one's cash flow... <a href="/en/resources/finance/economizing_with_budget.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/how_to_fix_problem_with_financial_institution.xml">How to Fix a Problem with a Financial Institution</a></dt> <dd>Got a question or a complaint involving a financial institution but you're not sure about the best or quickest ways to resolve the matter? Here's a good game plan... <a href="/en/resources/finance/how_to_fix_problem_with_financial_institution.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/disputes_over_vehicle_warranties.xml">Disputes Over Vehicle Warranties</a></dt> <dd>If you have a problem you think is covered by a warranty or service contract, follow the instructions to get service. If a dispute arises, there are several steps you can take... <a href="/en/resources/finance/disputes_over_vehicle_warranties.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/raising_money_for_business.xml">Raising Money for Your Small Business</a></dt> <dd>To raise money for your new business, you must decide whether you want to borrow money or sell ownership interests to equity investors... <a href="/en/resources/finance/raising_money_for_business.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/getting_your_retirement_money_early_without_penalty.xml">Getting Your Retirement Money Early - Without Penalty</a></dt> <dd>Most people who have a retirement account -- whether a qualified plan through an employer or an IRA -- understand the importance of leaving these funds untouched until retirement age... <a href="/en/resources/finance/getting_your_retirement_money_early_without_penalty.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/guardianships_and_conservatorships.xml">Guardianship and Conservatorships</a></dt> <dd>When an individual suffers from mental incapacity, and he or she does not have a Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) or living trust, a court can grant guardianship and/or conservatorship to someone else... <a href="/en/resources/finance/guardianships_and_conservatorships.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/getting_good_advice_at_a_fair_price.xml">Getting Good Advice at a Fair Price</a></dt> <dd>One of the biggest sources of misunderstanding between lawyers and clients is the matter of the fee... <a href="/en/resources/finance/getting_good_advice_at_a_fair_price.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/savings_accounts.xml">Savings Accounts</a></dt> <dd>Savings accounts are interest-paying investments made in banks, credit unions, and other depositories... <a href="/en/resources/finance/savings_accounts.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/finding_legal_help_for_consumer_issues.xml">Finding Legal Help for Consumer Issues</a></dt> <dd>It's sometimes difficult to find a lawyer who will represent a single consumer in a legal dispute, often because there's not enough money involved to make it cost-efficient to hire someone... <a href="/en/resources/finance/finding_legal_help_for_consumer_issues.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/life_insurance_options.xml">Life Insurance Options</a></dt> <dd>If you are interested in life insurance, any insurance salesperson will be delighted to explain the bewildering array of policies available to you... <a href="/en/resources/finance/life_insurance_options.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/manage_your_debt_with_spending_plan.xml">Manage Your Debt By Creating A Spending Plan</a></dt> <dd>If you really want to reduce your debt, the first thing you will need to do is create a spending plan, then stick to it... <a href="/en/resources/finance/manage_your_debt_with_spending_plan.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/simple_living_trust.xml">The Simple Living Trust</a></dt> <dd>The simple living trust, sometimes called an &quot;inter vivos&quot; (Latin for &quot;lifetime&quot;) trust, is revocable... <a href="/en/resources/finance/simple_living_trust.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/fair_credit_practices.xml">Fair Credit Practices</a></dt> <dd>Not only do lenders need to be careful about whom they lend money to, but borrowers must also beware... <a href="/en/resources/finance/fair_credit_practices.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/understanding_equity_capital.xml">Understanding Equity Capital</a></dt> <dd>Equity capital or financing is money raised by a business in exchange for a share of ownership in the company... <a href="/en/resources/finance/understanding_equity_capital.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/registering_your_business_name.xml">Registering Your Business Name</a></dt> <dd>The name of your business is one of its most important assets... <a href="/en/resources/finance/registering_your_business_name.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/property_foreclosure.xml">Property Foreclosure</a></dt> <dd>With personal property, foreclosure rules generally follow your state's version of the Uniform Commercial Code... <a href="/en/resources/finance/property_foreclosure.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/nofault_auto_insurance.xml">No-Fault Auto Insurance</a></dt> <dd>Some states are adopting a no fault auto insurance system which requires you to have minimum insurance in the event you're injured... <a href="/en/resources/finance/nofault_auto_insurance.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/cost_of_money.xml">The Cost of Money</a></dt> <dd>You may have noticed that the price of gasoline has gone up. What if you took a dollar and bought some gasoline today: how much could you buy?... <a href="/en/resources/finance/cost_of_money.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/investing_basics.xml">Investing Basics</a></dt> <dd>As an investor, you pay income taxes and capital gains taxes on your investments... <a href="/en/resources/finance/investing_basics.xml">more</a></dd> <dt><a href="/en/resources/finance/fighting_energy_costs.xml">Fighting High Energy Costs</a></dt> <dd>While fuel prices may inch down and up as weeks pass, most energy experts agree that the days of under-$2-a-gallon gasoline and heating bills that don't require oxygen before opening are far, far away... <a href="/en/resources/finance/fighting_energy_costs.xml">more</a></dd> </dl> </div> <div id="resources_right"> <div class="photo_horz"> <img src="/upload/wysiwyg/resources/finance/finance.jpg" border="0" width="203" height="152" /> </div> <div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 20px"><a href="/en/win_500.xml" onclick="return JMStats.click('resource_win500')"><img src="/upload/wysiwyg/assets/win_500_banner.gif" border="0" alt="Win $500 from Apartment Showcase" title="Win $500 from Apartment Showcase" width="203" height="104" /></a></div> </div> <div style="clear: both">&nbsp;</div>Informative articles to guide you through financial issues such as taxes, lending, investing and saving.1/en/resources/finance/index.xml