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How to Open an Electronic Safe
Electronic safes are considered by some people to be among the best security you can have for your valuables. Compared to traditional dial safes, they are much more difficult to crack. However, many electronic safes have a weak spot that allows a nimble hand to open them with a little fancy work. He
How to Get an Unemployment Extension in California
When you exhaust all of your initial unemployment benefits in California, there are extensions in place that you can take advantage of. The federal government has four tiers of unemployment extensions in place as of December 2010. If you are in California and have exhausted all of those extensions,
How to Find Unclaimed Money in Chicago
Every year each business functioning in Chicago and the State of Illinois is required to report unclaimed property to the state. This unclaimed property may take many forms including forgotten paychecks, bonds, utility deposits, insurance payments or bank holdings. Literally millions of dollars in u
How to Become A Millionaire(ss)
Sorry to disappoint if you thought this was another get-rich-quick scheme. Aside from winning the lottery or dumb-luck, there is no certain way to become a millionaire overnight. Otherwise, obviously everyone would be one. Becoming a millionaire takes discipline, hard-work, and determination. In add
Does SSI Deduct Housing Expenses From Income?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that pays benefits to disabled people or individuals older than age 65 who have low income. Although it is run by the Social Security Administration, the SSI program does not require American citizens to have paid Social Security tax to receive benefit
How to Make a Chrome Brooch
If you love the look of chrome, then make a custom chrome brooch by recycling old costume jewelry brooches. If you don't have old brooches in your jewelry box, purchase a few from thrift stores. You can use several old brooches to make a unique, personalized brooch that fits your personal style. Be
How to Open a Piggy Bank
Parents sometimes use piggy banks to show children how to save money. Piggy banks used to commonly be made of a material such as porcelain or glass, and required that the owner break them in order to access the money stored inside. Many piggy banks today are made of plastic and can be opened without
How to Budget and Save
A budget is key to financial success. Many people look as budgeting as restrictive, but it is not. Budgeting allows you to decide when and how to spend your money. Since you are working with a plan, your decisions can match your priorities. A budget helps you to save money by showing you areas where
Importance of Insurance services in India
Insurance services in India offers the protection against external and internal destruction. In India, this concept has become quite common and enveloped the each aspect be it travel or health insurance in India. You require ...
How Long Do Banks Keep Copies of Checks?
Banks keep copies of customers’ cleared checks and comply with customers' requests for copies of checks up to seven years after the receipt of the items. This is to give customers sufficient information to identify the items paid through their accounts.
Can I Take Money Out of My Roth IRA Account?
Congress enacted legislation that created the Individual Retirement Account in 1974. In 1997, the Taxpayer Relief Act produced the Roth IRA, which, as of 2009, made up 5 percent of the IRA market, accounting for $215 billion in assets, according to the Investment Company Institute. You can take mone
About Land Trusts
A land trust is a legal agreement held by one person or company for another person. The trust is a piece of real estate or property. Land trusts were created to protect the actual land owner by having the property documents in trust of someone else. Many non-profit organizations hold land in trust f
Social Security Long-Term Disability Benefits
Social security disability benefits offer long-term support to eligible citizens.disabled sign image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comNo one wants to live with a permanent disability. However, there are times when conditions require you to receive long term support. In fact, the Social...
Can I Use Up a Savings Account Before I File for Bankruptcy?
Planning ahead before bankruptcy can help protect your money and your property, particularly if you intend to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy any of your nonexempt property can be sold or taken over by the bankruptcy trustee. Cash and savings accounts generally are not exempt so
Cheap Way to Ship Boxes
The United States Postal Service, FedEx and UPS can all get your boxes to their destination, but they each offer unique deals for saving money. The cheapest way depends on the size of the package, so plan ahead and be mindful of what you are shipping and how it is boxed.
Energy Assistance in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia offers needy residents several forms of energy assistance to help cover the costs of fuel and weatherization. The Energy Assistance Program has three parts designed to help eligible residents subsidize their energy costs. Additionally, Virginia residents may find help th
Saving Money During the Current Economic Climate
Even though there are some reports that fuel and food prices have actually started to drop during September 2008, the doom and gloom of recession is still hanging over the UK economy, forcing most to ...
Avoiding Those Retirement Problems
There is no doubt over the fact that planning for retirement by itself is a stressful activity and if unforeseen problems arise, it is going to make the whole situation extremely tense and problematic. It ...
Home Grants for the Elderly
With people living longer, many of the elderly prefer to stay out of nursing homes. But finding or retaining affordable housing on a fixed income can be difficult. Fortunately there are options for those who can't afford the rising cost of rent or mortgages.