2019
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4 Gaps You Need To Fill If You Want To Retire Early
Do you want to retire early? More and more Americans are actively choosing to work toward the goal of retiring 10, 15, or even 20 years early. For some, this seems like a pipe dream. However, you can do it successfully by filling these key financial gaps: 1. Wants and Needs Americans have a hard time defining what is a 'want' and a 'need.' There is a fundamental gap between what people often know is a 'want' and what their emotions tell them about that expense.
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Three Things You Should Know About Making Bail After An Arrest
If you find yourself placed under arrest, you will be taken to jail and processed. At some point, you will appear before a judge for an arraignment where the charge or charges will be read, and you will enter a plea. If you plead not guilty, there will be the issue of bail. This is the amount of a bond or the money deposited with the court to assure you will make your court date.
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Securing Bail Before You Even Know What The Judge Decreed: Why This Should Be Avoided
When a family member or friend has been charged and arrested with a crime, your first impulse is "No! They didn't do it!" Your second impulse is to run out and see how many different ways you can get bail money so that you can bail out the friend/family member. You should avoid doing that until you hear what the judge has to say at the arraignment hearing. Sometimes judges have really good days and do not intend to enforce the fullest extent of the law, which means that a lesser crime may not result in jail time until the hearing.
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Want to Prepare for Tax Time? 3 Items to Gather Throughout the Year
For most individuals and business owners, filing your taxes is not a pleasant task. Unfortunately, it is an important task that must be completed in a timely and effective manner. Thankfully, you can avoid mistakes and reduce your risk of an audit by preparing all through the year. This guide will help you gather and organize a few imperative documents you will need before filing your taxes. Income Statements You may be filing your taxes once a year, but you will be receiving income all through the year.
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How To Get Funding For A Community Project
Community projects are a great way to socialize, build connections with your community, and improve your environment. But where does a community project get funding? The answer is a little from everywhere. Here's what you need to know. Start With a Plan A community project needs a comprehensive plan, organized like a business plan. This plan has to outline all of the costs of the community project, the potential risks, and the step-by-step process of developing the project.
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