<![CDATA[Kofi Bofah]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:34:01 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[How to Teach Kids About the Stock Market]]> Lifetime money management lessons are learned at an early age. To provide hands-on experience, you should open up a UGMA / UTMA account to trade stocks on behalf of your youngster.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Apr 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-teach-kids-stock-market-8280909.html <![CDATA[How to Save for Retirement in Your Twenties]]> When saving money for retirement in your twenties, you should invest aggressively because you have plenty of time to recover from losses. It is critical that you put money into 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement accounts as a young saver.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Apr 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-save-retirement-8264773.html <![CDATA[Driving Directions to Chicago from Midway Airport]]> From Midway Airport, you will take The I-55 Stevenson Expressway North for Chicago and the Loop. Chicago Loop is generally a quick 20-minute drive away from Midway.

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Published: Mar 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/driving-directions-chicago-7976050.html <![CDATA[How to Get Out of Debt and Stay Out of Debt]]> Interest expenses can subtract thousands of dollars away from your bottom line each year. For relief, you need to put together a plan to get out of and stay out of debt. You will prioritize making debt payments according to interest rates.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-out-debt-stay-out-7963368.html <![CDATA[Driving Directions to O'Hare International Airport]]> The drive into O'Hare International Airport from Chicago is one of the nation's worst commutes. From the City, you will take I-90 towards O'Hare. From the suburbs, you will take I-294 into the O'Hare area.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/driving-directions-ohare-international-7950104.html <![CDATA[Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Contribution Limits]]> For the 2011 tax year, you can generally make $5,000 worth of annual contributions in Traditional and Roth IRAs, combined. Be advised that your Traditional and Roth IRA contribution limits may be reduced and eliminated altogether, as you make more money.

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Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/traditional-ira-roth-ira-contribution-7970360.html <![CDATA[Driving Directions to Chicago from O'Hare Airport]]> From O'Hare Airport you will take I-190 East, which merges directly into The I-90 Kennedy Expressway for Chicago. Be advised that this trip is prone to heavy congestion between O'Hare and the Loop.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/driving-directions-chicago-7952246.html <![CDATA[How to Negotiate a Mortgage Write Down]]> Foreclosure risks increase in a negative equity situations, where you owe more on your mortgage than your home is actually worth. For relief, you may negotiate a mortgage write down, or mortgage write off.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-negotiate-mortgage-write-down-7938266.html <![CDATA[How to Pay Taxes on Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) Stocks]]> You will complete IRS Schedule D to report and pay taxes on your DRIP investment returns. With a DRIP, you are likely to owe taxes on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-pay-taxes-dividend-reinvestment-7945936.html <![CDATA[How to Pay Taxes on Mutual Funds]]> The tax code for mutual funds is somewhat complicated, because of the transactions that occur within the fund. You will owe taxes on capital gains distributions alongside interest, dividends, and realized capital gains.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-pay-taxes-mutual-funds-7992118.html <![CDATA[How to Pay Taxes on Bonds]]> For bonds, you will owe taxes on both interest income and realized capital gains. Realized capital gains occur when you sell your bonds off at a profit.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-pay-taxes-bonds-7990590.html <![CDATA[Driving Directions to Midway Airport]]> You will find Midway Airport at the intersection of IL 50 -- Cicero Avenue and 55th Street -- Garfield Boulevard. You will take The I-55 / Stevenson Expressway for the Midway Airport area.

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Published: Mar 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/driving-directions-midway-airport-7936678.html <![CDATA[CDs and Risks]]> The certificate of deposit (CD) product is subject to both inflation and interest rate risks. To manage risks, you should learn to install CD laddering within a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cds-risks-7931250.html <![CDATA[How to Qualify for a Good Mortgage]]> A good mortgage results in an affordable monthly payment. To qualify for a good mortgage, you should order a copy of your credit report, thoughtfully analyze the strength of your current finances, and make a significant down payment.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-qualify-good-mortgage-7981830.html <![CDATA[How to Negotiate Mortgage Modification]]> Save your home from foreclosure with a mortgage modification. A mortgage modification is a permanent reduction in mortgage principal and interest rate that should result in an affordable monthly payment.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-negotiate-mortgage-modification-7930372.html <![CDATA[Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Capital Gains Taxes]]> With capital gains, U.S. tax code rewards long term investing. In some cases, long-term capital gains will be tax free. The difference between short and long-term capital gains relates to holding period.

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Published: Mar 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/shortterm-vs-longterm-capital-gains-7929682.html <![CDATA[The Greatest NBA Power Forwards of All Time: Top 10 List]]> Think of your favorite power forward running the floor, wheeling and dealing in the post, and sparking the crowd with a tomahawk jam. On defense, the power forward is the ultimate enforcer, who relies upon force to control the paint.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-greatest-nba-power-forwards-7913294.html <![CDATA[The Greatest NBA Centers of All Time: Top 10 List]]> The greatest centers of all time were franchise players. All prolific scorers, these men could also rebound the basketball and excel as shot blockers. Think of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon.

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Published: Mar 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-greatest-nba-centers-all-time-7906116.html <![CDATA[How to Live on a Tight Budget]]> A tight budget may be necessary due to relatively low income or the need to meet important financial goals. To meet your goals, you may need eliminate discretionary spending from your routine.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-live-tight-budget-7818826.html <![CDATA[How to Negotiate a Real Estate Short Sale]]> Short sale negotiations begin with mortgage default. From there, you will put together a package that proves to the bank that you have exhausted all financial resources available -- in an attempt to keep the mortgage current.

Contributor: Kofi Bofah
Published: Mar 01, 2011

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