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Know Your Limits: How Much of Your Bank Account is Covered by FDIC Insurance?

With the recent failure of IndyMac bank, it is a good time to review the limits of bank assets that are covered by FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.).

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The Risks in Hiring New Employees

Hiring new employees can be risky business for a small business owner. After spending a great deal of money and years building a business, it can all be damaged or lost in an instant with the wrong actions of an employee. By taking the time to fully investigate the background of a potential new hire, you'll be better able to know whom you're hiring and save the business's reputation and thousands of dollars.

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Treat Your Business as an Investment

Studies have shown that more than half of a business owner's net worth is tied up in the ownership of their closely-held business. But they spend more time and money in managing their liquid assets (stocks, bonds and mutual funds), which are easy to value and do not have the large potential for growth like their company does. They hire investment managers who assist them in the management of these liquid investments and pay them management fees of 1 to 2 percent of assets under management.

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What is Form 1098-C and Does it Apply to You?

Have you contributed a motor vehicle, boat or airplane that has a claimed value of more than $500? If so, the donee organization is required to provide you with either Copies B and C of Form 1098-C or a "contemporaneous written acknowledgement" for your tax records.

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In today's sluggish economy, many employees are breaking into their 401(k)s or other retirement plans. But they should be aware of the tax consequences and the implications these actions can have on the future of those funds. Read the "Full Article" for answers to frequently asked questions about how much employees can borrow, the deductibility of interest, the difference between a hardship withdrawal and a loan, and other issues to consider before they tap this money.
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When a business is involved in a divorce, hostility can grow and costs can soar if both spouses hire separate appraisers. One way to avoid this is to hire a single business valuation expert upfront. Here are the details.
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Offer customers more value for their money and you'll soon see sales and profits skyrocket. Everyone looks for a deal, so click "Full Article" for the sales technique that keeps both sides of the transaction happy.
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Customer satisfaction leads to repeat business and a robust bottom line. Here's how to teach your entire staff to unlock the mysteries of what your clientele wants.
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Unsinkable economic ship? One lookout saw this iceberg coming
thenewstribune.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:31:19 GMT

 France to create agency for capitalizing banks: report
marketwatch.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:28:00 GMT

 Efforts on global warming chilled by economic woes
wtopnews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:27:19 GMT

 UAE facing second-round effects of faster inflation, Central Bank Governor says
gulfnews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:00:24 GMT

 A chat with CIA chief-turned-venture capitalist R. James Woolsey
mercurynews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:53:44 GMT
 

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