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  • Is your 529 plan underwater?

    November / December 2010
    Newsletter: Tax Impact

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 661

    Abstract: A 529 plan continues to be one of the most powerful tools available for financing higher education costs. They offer generous contribution limits, creditor protection, minimal impact on financial aid eligibility and various gift and estate tax advantages. Like most investment vehicles, however, these plans aren’t immune to market risk, and many have experienced significant losses over the last couple of years. This article describes an often-overlooked strategy to consider if a 529 plan is “underwater” — that is, its current value is less than the amount contributed to it.

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  • General contractor focus – Separate the good from the bad with subcontractor prequalification

    November / December 2008
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 661

    Abstract: With the economy stuck in slow-mo, general contractors may find the list of subcontractors who want to bid on their projects is growing. The challenge is to separate the good subs from the bad before you put them on a job. This article discusses how a solid prequalification process can help general contractors ensure that they work only with financially sound, qualified subs who will perform as promised. (Updated 4/20/12)

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  • Identity theft prevention – Deadline for FTC-required program rapidly approaching

    Summer 2008
    Newsletter: Auto Focus

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 661

    Abstract: Attending online seminars, installing special software and consulting with professional advisors are among the efforts being made by dealerships as they gear up to meet federal requirements for having an in-house identity theft prevention program. If you haven’t started working on your own program, you need to get going.

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