This article will explore the tax implications and possible strategies of stock market investing.   In addition to tax free municipals, etc., how does a person maximize their capital and income so as to take additional advantage of the current bull market? There are a couple of methods, some of which are available to the average investor, but some of which, of course, are limited only to the high government policy makers.

For example, are you aware that when a person such as Robert Reich (the Secretary of Labor in the first Clinton administration) left the private sector for government service he was permitted to rollover all his investments into a blind fund without having to pay capital gains taxes at the time of the rollover? This little anomaly in the law is not available to the rest of us. Whenever we sell our stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc., we are hit with capital gains taxes even if we merely rollover the proceeds and make new investments in the market. (Now here’s a tax cut that we all should support! But, that’s another article, or crusade, if you wish).

So, how else can we maximize our dollars for investment? Those of you who are the designated traders of a foreign stock trading account know that there is no capital gains tax imposed upon the sale of stocks from such an account.

The broker is, however, required by the IRS to withhold 30% of all dividends paid on stocks held by a foreign stock trading accounts to insure the proper payment of income taxes. Notwithstanding this requirement, the elimination of the capital gains tax on the sale of stocks held through a foreign trading account will have two important results. First, because no capital gains tax is imposed, the investor will purchase and sell stocks more frequently than a domestic investor. And second, the investor will have more capital available after each sale for future investments, for no capital gains taxes have been deducted.

Unfortunately, the majority of us are not the designated traders of a foreign stock trading account, so we cannot take advantage of this tax loophole. But, there is another tax break that is available to all of us. Section 243 of the IRS Code (26 USC 243) states a corporation “shall be allowed a deduction equal to” SEVENTY percent (70%) “of the amount received as dividends from a domestic corporation…” unless the corporation, in specific instances, may deduct ONE HUNDRED percent (100%) of the dividends received. (See 26 USC 243(a)). Although the “dividend deduction rate” is currently as listed above, there is a rumor that this deduction rate may be reduced to fifty percent (50%) during the current Congressional session.  

Thus, under today’s law, an individual who receives $ 10,000 in dividends during his/her tax year must pay taxes on the entire amount received. However, pursuant to Section 243 of the IRS Code, a corporation receiving the same $ 10,000 in dividends is taxed on no more than $ 3,000. These tax savings can then be utilized to make additional purchases in the market. And, that is your whole purpose: To have more money available from your investments for future acquisitions.  

Additionally, a corporation’s tax rate is generally lower than an individual’s tax rate. Of course, if the individual is a resident of a state with state income taxes (a situation which occurs in the vast majority of the United States) those taxes must also be factored in and the individual tax rate is even higher. A Nevada corporation, on the other hand, pays no state income taxes, so it pays taxes at only the federal tax rate (15% on the 1st $ 50,000 and 22 ¼ % average on the 1st $ 100,000 of taxable income).

Remember, corporations are “persons” under the law, and can do everything an individual can do. It can own property. It can enter into contracts. It can buy, hold and sell stocks in its own name. And, as mentioned above, it (particularly a Nevada corporation) pays less taxes than an individual does on identical taxable income. As long as care is taken during its organization to make certain the corporation is not classified as a “personal holding corporation” by the IRS, it makes good sense to conduct all your stock market transactions through a stock trading account in the name of the corporation and not as an individual. 

Financial investment is the commitment of funds into financial instruments, such as securities, bonds, real estate and currencies. The term investment is closely related to the disciplines of finance and economics and essentially refers to savings or deferred consumption, which involves purchasing an asset or making a deposit in a bank in the hope of future returns.

The term investment is used differently in economics and finance. By the term investment, an economist refers to real investment, such as in a machine or a house. On the other hand, a finance professional would refer to a financial asset as an investment. Such financial assets could be money that is deposited in a bank or invested in the money market.

Types of Financial Investment

Financial investments are of several types, including equities, debt instruments, derivatives, currencies and real estate. These financial assets are acquired with the expectation of future cash flows and may increase or decrease in value resulting in capital gains or losses to investors.

How is Financial Investment Made?

People invest spare money to offset the effect of inflation on idle cash as well as to benefit from an additional source of income and capital appreciation. Financial investments are typically made indirectly via intermediaries such as banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, collective investment schemes and investment clubs. An intermediary generally makes investments using the money from many individuals.

Financial Investment and Exchanges

Exchanges are financial markets where financial products are traded. There are various kinds of exchanges, such as stock exchanges, futures exchanges and commodity exchanges. These exchanges formulate their own rules and procedures for smooth transactions and ensuring fairness for all investors.

The exchanges are guided by regulating agencies. For instance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the watchdog of the American stock market, while the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the Indian stock market.

The various markets for financial investment are:

Bond Market The following products trade in this market:

- Municipal bond
- Fixed income
- High-yield debt
- Corporate bond
- Government bond
- Bond valuation

Stock (Equities) Market The following financial instruments trade in this market:

Stock
- Registered share
- Common stock
- Preferred stock
- Voting share

Forex Market The following financial instruments trade in this market:

Currency
- Foreign exchange options
- Non-deliverable forward
- Forex swap
- Currency swap
- Currency futures

Derivatives Market – The following financial products trade in this market:

- Futures
- Credit derivative
- Swaps
- Hybrid security
- Options
- Forwards

Real Estate Market

Spot Market

Commodity Market

Money Market

OTC Market

The broad range of investment opportunities represents varied levels of risks and rewards. Success in financial investment requires good knowledge of investing. Instead, one could seek the help of financial advisors, who use various technical and fundamental analysis tools to manage portfolios.

This relief is known as the bankruptcy automatic stay and gets your creditors off your case. The second that you file your bankruptcy petition with the court, this bankruptcy automatic stay means that no creditors or debt collectors at all are permitted to contact you. Any ongoing wage garnishments are completely stopped and any foreclosures or repossessions under procedure are also stopped immediately.

The intention of the bankruptcy automatic stay is to essentially offer your some relief and breathing space while you undergo the process of declaring chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. It enables you to deal with the process with your attorney without the added worry of constant phone calls. If the creditors ignore this and continue to contact you, they will be required to pay a fine and answer to the judge.

This does not mean that bankruptcy is for everyone though. It should very much be seen as a last resort and when you find yourself in a position where, even with certain sacrifices and by maximizing your income as much as you are able, you will still be unable to pay off the debts over the coming years. The automatic stay permits you the space to collect your thoughts while you undergo the process.

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Become a tither: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Start this year off the right way by giving God His 10%. Let Him show you that He can bless you far beyond the money you give Him.

Set goals: Many of us get upset when things don’t work out as we would have liked. The only problem is that most people don’t even know what they want. Sit back over the next few days and figure out what you would like to see happen in your life this year. Then, write it down. Oftentimes, we don’t reach our goals because we forgot what they were. If the goals are written out, you can now hold yourself accountable to finding ways to get yourself closer to that goal every day.

Create a budget: Financial ruin can loom in the household that doesn’t know where money goes. Create a financial game plan. Track all of your expenditures and find areas that need improvement. Then work on cutting back on the unnecessary expenses so that you can use the money on things you really want.

Pay off debt: The longer you pay creditors 20% interest, the more difficult it will be to reach other important goals, such as a family vacation, college education, or even retirement. Get those credit cards paid off, and vow not to run them back up.

Create an emergency fund: Are you prepared for the unexpected? Most Americans are not. Most households are one paycheck away from disaster. Work on setting aside 3 to 6 months’ living expenses. It may be a challenge, but you definitely do not want to be caught off guard.

Increase retirement savings: We cannot count on pensions or Social Security. It is up to you to make sure that you live comfortably in retirement. Try to increase your retirement deductions. If you don’t have a Roth IRA yet, start one.

Clean up credit: Credit is important. Your interest rates on borrowed money are largely based on your credit. Good credit leads to better interest rates and lower monthly payments. Contact those creditors and get everything straightened out.

Review insurance coverage: Insurance needs change. If there has been any change in the family structure, it may be time to reevaluate your insurance protection. Being overinsured can be just as costly as being underinsured.

Review estate plan: Although we don’t like to think about death, it is a reality. It is also very real that we never know when our time here on Earth is over. Make sure that your estate is in order the way you would like so that a judge is not selecting a stranger to serve as executor of your estate to divide up your belongings.

Become more informed: The main reason many people aren’t doing better financially is because they lack knowledge about resources and opportunities that may be available. Take time to learn more about the financial matters that apply to you and your household. Pick up some books. Attend some workshops or classes. There are so many resources available to help.

Ozeme J. Bonnette is a financial coach, speaker, and author. She began her career at Merrill Lynch, and now works to increase financial literacy. She teaches and speaks to groups and organizations throughout the U.S. She earned 3 Bachelor’s degrees at Fresno State and an MBA at UCLA’s Anderson School. She blogs at http://www.povertynorriches.com. Send questions and comments to ozeme@thechristianmoneycoach.com.

Many people have suffered credit reversals through no fault of their own. This recession has hurt everyone. To help the economy, people need to start buying again, that means that the car companies really need to sell those cars.

There has always been a need for people to get their credit back in order. Bad credit auto loans have been around for a while. Sometime in the past, someone figured out that sometimes bad things happen to good people. That being true, they realized that there was a need for credit loans for people whose credit was not quite what they wanted it to be. Then someone realized that this was a whole new market, if it had a higher risk rate, well, they would charge a higher interest rate. That is how they keep from going out of business.

Now you need to go to Google, if you do not have a computer at home, borrow a friends or go to the library. Google is the number one search engine in the world and there is a reason for it. It is the best at finding what you need. Find several companies that promise bad credit auto loans, then jot down their web addressess. Then instead of going start to the loan site in question, please Google ranking.com and go there. Follow the instructions put the web address in the box, give them the code they ask for(this is to make sure you are a real living being and not a robot program) and see what pops up. This site will give you the trust factor for the company you are thinking about approaching for a loan. If the rating is low, I would suggest that you keep on looking until you find a company with a trust factor you can live with. Never give up, with a little research you can soon be back on the road.

Bad credit auto loans and other bad credit online loans can really help some people. Can they help you?

Wealth is nothing more than a state of mind. Whether you describe yourself as wealthy or not will depend on how you feel about your current circumstances and who you are comparing yourself to. Wealth is a relative concept. Some people feel wealthy even if they have a small amount of money because they have more money than what they need to live the life they want. On the other hand, others can feel poor even though they have a large amount of money because they don’t have enough to live the life they want. The difference between these two groups of people is that the first group, who feel wealthy even though they don’t have a lot, get their enjoyment in life from things that don’t require a lot of money.

Being happy is being accepting of what you have already. Happiness is not about having it is about being. Just like wealth, it is a state of mind and it has very little to do with tangible possessions that are bought. In saying that though, there are basic necessities that everyone needs in order to meet their physical needs and to feel secure. People who don’t have enough money to feel secure will worry and will therefore be unhappy but beyond security, true happiness comes from relationships, friendships and simple enjoyment of life. Those who focus on money for its own sake will find they are never satisfied with how much they have and as we know, dissatisfaction creates unhappiness. Happy people place less emphasis on income and wealth and more emphasis on relationships. They are content, without being complacent.

You are responsible for your own happiness, because you are in charge of your own feelings. It is never the fault of another person, your employer, another organization or the Government that you are unhappy. Happiness comes purely from within, from focusing on the good things about life and not the negative things. Finding happiness should not be conditional, that is, you should not be saying to yourself that “I’ll be happy when…” or “I’ll be happy if….” Happiness is about accepting things unconditionally as they are now and being grateful for what you have. The really interesting thing is that because happy people place less emphasis on money and wealth, paradoxically they are more likely to become wealthy. There is a simple reason. Happy people spend less and save more. Be happy and be wealthy.

Liz Koh is no ordinary financial planner. After a successful career in management spanning more than twenty years, Liz set up her own financial planning company – Moneymax – in 1999. Since then, her mission has been not only to help people manage their money and increase their wealth but also to help people enjoy their lives – to the max! Her list of clients continues to grow through word of mouth and she is a regular contributor to several top newspapers, magazines and websites. Liz is the author of the best selling book – Your Money Personality: Unlock the Secret to a Rich and Happy Life, Awa Press, 2008, available from http://www.awapress.com

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To be honest with you this may have been true in the past but now and days is a quite different. Did you know that you can have a college degree and the best education but still not be able to get a job. There are so many people who dedicate their entire life studying and going to school only to find out that they are not able to get a job. This is a slap in the face and this is what makes me wonder how come we are always taught to go get a college degree if it might not be able to help us at all.

By simply going on the Internet you’re going to be exposed to many ways that you can utilize to make a lot of money without having a college degree. You won’t even need any prior experience because all the experience you’re going to need will be available to you as soon as you start going on the Internet.

Have you ever thought about having your own business?

The Internet makes it possible for you to be able to have your own business as long as you’re willing to dedicate the time and hard work. Keep in mind that even though you’re not going to need a college degree you are going to need determination and dedication. The key is going to be to start out with a business that is not going to cost a lot of money and this way all you’re going to have to do is invest your time into it.

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I can honestly tell you that I was able to learn a lot more by being part of this company and being exposed to the Internet then I had learned in school while attempting to get my college degree. If you’re serious about making a lot of money and also having a career that does not require a college degree then I suggest you join global domains international.

You’re probably thinking that is going to cost a lot of money to get involved in this business. But I’m glad to tell you that you can get started for free because this business offers a free trial and once the free trial is over it is going to be very affordable monthly fee of $10.

If you do the math for one year of being part of this business you’re going to pay $120. Now if you decide to go to school an attempt to get your degree for just one year of schooling the minimum you’re going to pay is about $10,000. Then you have to go for at least 5 years to finish so that is $10,000 times 4 years, which is a total of $40,000!

Now I want to ask you, is that piece of paper (College Degree) worth $40,000?

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There are going to be many methods of making money on the Internet that you will encounter as you go on the Internet on a regular basis. The key is going to be to find something that’s going to be effective and at the same time affordable. The best approach to take is going to be to have a home based business on the side while you still go to your job. The reason I say this is because this way you can invest time and money into your business and slowly grow it.

By doing this consistently you’re going to be able to eventually fire your boss and start making more money in your business than you ever did in your job. Keep in mind that you don’t have to invest a lot of money or time when you first get started but you have to make a schedule to follow on a regular basis. The best business that you can join on the Internet is going to be global domains international. This is a business that is not going to cost you a lot of money to get started and is something that you can take your time to grow and develop.

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If you have a lot of time to invest and not a lot of money one of the best ways to get started is going to be with global domains international. This is a business that’s not going to require a lot of money for you to get started and is very affordable. As long as you’re willing to invest your time on a regular basis in order to promote your business you will eventually be successful and start making money online.

The one thing that you must always keep in mind is that is going to take some time for you to develop a consistent income from home and get your business up and running. Patience is going to be key in this process because this will not be done overnight. When I first got started I had a very difficult time understanding the concept of learning before earning but once I understood that concept I was finally able to focus on the necessary actions I needed to take in order to be successful on the Internet.

The more exposed to the Internet and the more time you dedicate on a consistent basis the more experience you’re going to gain and the better you’re going to become at promoting your business. Starting out with an affordable business is going to be key to the success that you’re going to be able to achieve in the long run. This is why global domains international is definitely the best business to join when you’re just simply beginning on the Internet.

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