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How to Stop a Casino Gambling Problem
Gambling addictions can ruin your life and your family members' lives. Many people who have never had a gambling problem don't understand how difficult it is for gambling addicts to stop their behavior -- the urge is often too overwhelming to stop. Stopping your casino gambling problem isn't impossi
How to Dispute an ATM Withdrawal
Sometimes an unauthorized person takes money out of an account via an automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawal. This can occur if someone manages to somehow get a hold of both your ATM card and PIN number. ATM machines also make mistakes, such as reporting you received cash when the machine is emp
How to Check My SBI Account Balance
The State Bank of India boasts of being the largest bank in India. The bank has more than 11,000 branches. When you are an SBI customer, you can keep up with you account balance by keeping a record of your debits and credits in an account ledger. However, if you don't have ledger, you can also check
Definition of a Joint Checking Account
A joint checking account is a checking account owned by more than one person. Typically it is an account owned by two people and both are responsible for the account. Both parties have rights to the money deposited in the account and both are responsible and liable for checks or debits made to the a
How Can One Benefit From Basic Accounting?
Many educational curricula require students to study a wide range of disciplines in addition to focused study in a specific area to provide a broad base on knowledge and skills. Accounting is a field that deals with checking, storing, preparing and analyzing financial information. Learning and using
How to Send Money From PayPal to the IRS
Paying the IRS can be a real pain. If you don't have enough money saved in another account, you can use the money in your PayPal account to pay your taxes. If you have money in the account, you can pay the IRS without having to transfer the money to your checking account and write a ch
Are Pell Grants Need Based?
Pell grants are need-based grants given by the federal government to low-income students seeking their first associate's or bachelor's degree. Pell grants are valid at almost every accredited university in the country.The maximum award for the 2010-2011 school year was $5,550, but the amount awarde
What Happens to the Interest I Earn When I Close a Bank Account?
With so many banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to choose from, there is no need to keep your account at a bank that provides substandard service and poor interest rates. You can just as easily move your money where it will earn a better rate. But before you make your move, take a
Can Executors of an Estate Charge a Monthly Fee Until Probate Is Finished?
Whether an executor of an estate can charge a monthly fee until probate is finished depends on the state where the probate is filed and the type of estate executor. Each state has their own statutes on executor compensation and the method of payment. This can lead to differing payment options for an
Three Investment Risks (and How to Fight Them)
When you invest, you put your money at risk. There is little opportunity for a higher return on your investment unless risk is involved. You need to understand the risks you take and how to ...
How to Open a Checking Account in Uruguay
Uruguay, sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, is a small nation of about 3 million people (as of August 2010). The South American country has a relatively large number of expatriates living mostly in the capital of Montevideo, in part because of the lenient tax rules (only income that's earned i
How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs
Eating at restaurants is becoming increasingly expensive, and in today's financial climate, it isn't always affordable. While it would be easy to think that you could just stay home and avoid restaurants all together, this isn't often possible due to work dinners, family functions, and meals catchin
What Is Government Subsidized Housing?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides subsidized housing to low-income families. Subsidized housing means that the government pays a portion of a family's rent on a monthly basis. HUD's rental subsidy programs allow the tenant to receive the subsidy for as long as he meets th
What Does an FSB Bank Mean?
FSB stands for "federal savings bank." These banks were originally structured mainly to make mortgage loans, according to AllBusiness. Nearly 30 years ago, the powers of FSB were expanded to include most of the services of a traditional bank, such as commercial loans and checking accounts.
Know the Basics of Forex Trading to Avoid Losses
If you have been forex trading for a while and you still haven't achieved the desired results, you are probably doing something wrong. Most people assume that trading is a very simple process that enables ...
How to Obtain Cash for a Real Estate Auction
Buying real estate at auction can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The downside of real estate auctions is that you often have to pay for your purchase in cash. That means that getting a mortgage may be out of the question. However, coming up with cash to purchase a real estate property being
Types of Checking
There are several different types of bank accounts a customer can choose from.Paying Bills image by ne_fall_photos from Fotolia.comMost people use a bank checking account to manage their money and pay bills. A checking account holds money for the customer and allows the customer to...
How to Open Offshore Accounts
With the number of frivolous lawsuits continuously on the rise, more people are looking to protect their financial privacy and security. Offshore accounts provide an excellent opportunity for those who want to protect their assets to place funds and investments in foreign accounts and institutions t