Author Archives: FCA Admin

New Credit Card Application Procedures

Posted on February 8, 2010 by FCA Admin

  Within a few weeks, credit card companies will start verifying your income before they process your credit card applications.  This will also apply for credit limit increases. The companies will go as far as asking for pay stubs and … Continue reading →

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Let’s Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Posted on November 14, 2009 by FCA Admin

Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) is from November 16th-22nd.  The movement is a collaborative effort between countries across six continents to encourage young adults to pursue careers as entrepreneurs.  I am very excited about this movement.  There is no better time … Continue reading →

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IRS Seeks to Return $123.5 Million in Undeliverable Refunds to Taxpayers; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use E-file and Direct Deposit

Posted on November 9, 2009 by FCA Admin

Source: IR-2009-101, Nov. 5, 2009 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $123.5 million in the form of 107,831 refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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SEC Launches Investor.gov

Posted on October 26, 2009 by FCA Admin

Have you heard about the new investor website by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?  This website is yet another great tool for investor education. I’m very excited about the launch of this new site and I’m sure you will … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Posted on October 12, 2009 by FCA Admin

Many homeowners are struggling to keep their homes. Unfortunately, there are companies out there who promise to help but only have their own interests in mind.  I recently read this great article from Stretcher.com.  This is a great article which provides … Continue reading →

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Freebies and Savings Tips

Posted on September 20, 2009 by FCA Admin

During these difficult times, we are always looking for ways to save money.  I found two great articles with savings tips and more. The first is from Kiplinger’s and is a list of free, yes free items. The second is … Continue reading →

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Five Facts about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit

Posted on September 12, 2009 by FCA Admin

Working taxpayers may be eligible for the Making Work Pay tax credit, a significant tax provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This tax credit means more take-home pay for millions of American workers. Here are five … Continue reading →

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Will the increase in minimum wage help or hinder workers?

Posted on July 26, 2009 by FCA Admin

The minimum wage increased to $7.25 on July 24th.  However, many are questioning whether this will be a boost to workers considering the current economic climate.  Some economists are arguing that this is another stimulus for the economy.  But is … Continue reading →

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Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009

Posted on May 25, 2009 by FCA Admin

President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009.  The Act’s main purpose is to prevent credit card industry practices that significantly raise interest rates.  There are numerous provisions to this act.  Among the provisions … Continue reading →

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What is Making Work Pay?

Posted on April 11, 2009 by FCA Admin

Making Work Pay is a new tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  It will give taxpayers a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for single taxpayers and $800 for married taxpayers filing … Continue reading →

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