December, 2009

Recessions also Hurt Charities

Charities in the US In the US there are over 1.2 million charities and nonprofits trying to reach their goals this year. Unfortunately, due to the recession many are predicted to fall short. Around 93% of nonprofits anticipate declining charitable donations. According to The Bridgespan Group, a consulting organization for nonprofits, not only is funding from ...

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Cancel Your Sprint Contract Without Penalty – January 2010

This is just a reminder that as of 1/1/10, Sprint is changing their contracts to add a “Regulatory Charge” of 20 cents per month. This is essentially a fee that they are adding to your contract, as it is not a consumer tax nor is it required by law. ...

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Installment Loans for Fertility and Adoption

A Growing Credit Market Exists for Prospective Parents Living between the plus and the minus sign can be nerve wracking. If help is needed, installment loans can deliver. For those wishing to bring children into the world and/or raise them, one of the most heartbreaking of conditions is being unable to conceive due to infertility or financially ...

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Section 529 Plan Better Option than Personal Loans

The 529 plan’s purpose Although some parents are using personal loans to fund their child’s college education, more and more are jumping on the 529 bandwagon. The 529 college savings plan was first introduced to the market in 1996. It offers people a tax-advantaged way to save for the expense. With private colleges costing more than ...

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Happy Christmas, Everyone!

Here’s a holiday video from 1950 showing Christmas celebrations around the world: in the United States, England, Holland, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Korea, Japan, Canada, Mexico. As the spirit of Christmas unites all humanity, men and women everywhere reaffirm their faith in the brotherhood of man. The News Magazine of the Screen presents, from around the world, ...

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