By: Hal Husney, Superior Development Center Many of the best computer tips, tricks and solutions are simple, easy and can cost very little – or even nothing. A prime example is the workaround to scan a document without a scanner. The trick is to use a free fax service to send the document to yourself. Read More »
By: Norman Balassiano, Angels Of Debt With housing prices falling and foreclosures becoming more common, phony “Foreclosure Specialists” are looking for unsuspecting victims. Don’t fall for their unscrupulous tactics. Traps to look out for include: Offering tosettle your second mortgage for a large fee: If your house is worth more than what you owe, settling Read More »
By: Meyer Edery, Meyer Real Estate Now is a great time to buy a home with historically low mortgage rates and depressed home prices. From a seller’s perspective, attracting qualified buyers has never been more critical. Consider these tips to get the most money for your property. First impressions are the most memorable Potential buyers Read More »
By: Jack Erdos, Attorney And Cpa $7,500 for Home Buyers First-time homebuyers between April 9, 2008 and June 30, 2009 may claim a refundable tax credit equal to 10 percent of the purchase price or up t $7,500. $1,000 Deduction – Without Itemizing Non-itemizers may claim an additional standard deduction for state and local real Read More »
Supervision Changes & Withdrawals Philadelphia Spinach and Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread, is no longer certified by the OK. OK, March 26, 2009 Athenos Artichoke and Garlic Hummus Spread, is no longer certified by the OK. OK, March 26, 2009 Mislabeled Grand vin de Bordeaux, Chateau Gardut Haut-Cluzea Premieriers Cotes de Blaye may have an Read More »
Water Consumption Down – Prices Up The price of water in New York City is increasing again, even as residents are trying to reduce their water usage. Water and sewer prices are expected to rise 14 percent on July 1, which would mean a yearly bill of about $910 for the average family, compared Read More »
By: Rifka Schonfeld While text messaging has become popular with many of us, among kids and teens, it has virtually become a way of life. Texting is an excellent way to communicate, but is also a symptom of a greater issue facing today’s students: declining writing skills. Perhaps this weakening is a result of Read More »
Riddle: Dual Agency Submitted by: Isaac Sutton Morris went to look at a house for sale. The house was represented by two agents, one was from Emet Real Estate and he only spoke the truth, the other was from Sheker Real Estate and he always lied. Not knowing which agent was which, Morris asked one Read More »
The Vitality Secret My wife recently ran into the housekeeper who used to clean our house many years ago and was surprised to hear that she was still at it, despite her advance age. “How do you manage to do all the strenuous work housekeeping entails?” my wife asked. “I do housework for clients who Read More »
By: Dr. Jacques Doueck Dds Much of my dentistry over the past three decades has focused on saving precious tooth structure. I have found that a more conservative approach to dentistry gives us a better chance of keeping teeth for a lifetime. What is minimally invasive dentistry, and how does it differ from Read More »