Archive for August, 2011
A 3.8% Federal Real Estate Sales Tax takes effect in 2013, as part of Obama-Care. Why the delay?
OKAY The “Affordable” Care Act.
But Hey, the IRS has already shut down my Health Savings Account’s ability to purchase Over-The-Counter Meds, Part of Obama’s promise that if I liked my plan, I could keep it, So why the delay in implementing the real-estate sales tax?
I am sure that some of you will deny the existence of it, so here you go, TWO sources
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2010/09/17/obamacare-real-estate-tax-final-nail-in-the-re-market-coffin/
http://blog.heritage.org/2010/10/22/settling-the-question-of-a-real-estate-tax-in-obamacare/
Would the ******** being in late 2012 have ANYTHING to do with it?.
For Zombie and Other zombies: The fact that the tax is ONLY on the wealthy and their evil profit is irrelevant.
Or maybe it is more telling than we think?
Shizuko Zavitz
What are my rights in NYC if my paycheck bounces?
I work for a small company owned by 2 senior partners. As the bookkeeper, I’ve noticed that our checking account is at $5,000 and our payroll is $28,000 per month! HELP! I don’t think I’m going to get paid next month. What happens if my paycheck bounces? What happens if I don’t get paid? Can I file for unemployment? Anyone in New York City been in this position before?
I know you can’t collect unemployment if you quit. But if your employer can’t pay you, are you considered laid off? If I quit and don’t find work, I’m screwed – I don’t have much in savings due to my upcoming wedding and some health problems earlier this year. I’m really scared.
Any advice would help. I’ve got my job hunt started already. I’m just worried about losing pay or having to wait for it if I don’t find work right away.
Thanks for your help!
The partners know – I work for a small company of 9 employees. The senior partner looks at the books all the time. He is withholding payments to vendors – probably so that he can pay us. But we are not estimating jobs, we’re not billing, and we have $75,000 in client invoices that we’re waiting for payment on. That ain’t gonna float us!!!!
Lorenzo Fey
Health savings accounts? Could you afford it?
It costs about $45,000 for a hip replacement. A few hundred thousand for a new heart like Cheney’s. That’s a whale of a lot od savings even if it is ‘tax free’. Still, saving up isn’t the worst idea anyone ever had….but as a national solution to a massive problem I dunno’….it sounds a bit pie in the sky. Several of the GOP candidates suggested this last night. On the other hand I toss in a few hundred every month into Medicare and so far, so good. Maybe instead of two wars tossing a fraction of that cash into some kind of ‘public option’ would be a better deal. Ron Paul is in favor of ending these wars, though I’m not sure he’s a fan of Medicare. What would work best for you…saving up or an affordable Health Insurance Plan?
Arianna Stepleton
HSA Ergonomics in the Workplace
Health and Safety online course (HSA, Ireland) about ergonomics in the workplace. Find the full course at: alison.com For more courses like this visit: www.ALISON.com
Brooks Bonillas
confusion about dental insurance claims and billing?
In fall of 2009, I went to an Aspen Dental near my apartment to receive several procedures: exam, x-rays, filling for cavities, crown, and 4 wisdom teeth removal. Aspen Dental was in network with my dental insurance provider. In November, I signed with Chase Health Advance to pay for my work for an 18-month no interest account. I knew initially that my insurance provider would pay for some of my services but not all. I ended up having to pay about $2600 myself for these costs. I went to look at the bill earlier this year and was just flabbergasted at how much I had to pay. After doing more research and looking at my benefits booklet, I determined that I was actually supposed to have more of my services covered and that Aspen Dental should have asked me for my medical insurance as well because my medical insurance would have covered completely my anasethia costs and 2 of my wisdom teeth removals. I contacted both Aspen Dental, my medical insurance provider, and my dental insurance provider. The medical provider said I had 12 months to file a claim and I surpassed that (though I find it odd that they can hassle patients for almost 5 years to collect an unpaid bill). After discussing with Aspen Dental and my dental provider, they refunded me about $1200 of those costs in the spring of this year. Both were careful to not place the blame on each other or themselves so I’m not really sure who is at fault. But apparently it was a glitch from the very beginning (I don’t know if Aspen Dental had the issue or if it was the dental provider) and I want to know what my options are. I am really not happy that I had to paid for my services upfront when my insurance should have covered a good portion and that if it were not for the fact that I paid attention to my bill, I never would have received a refund. That’s over $1200 that I received over 12 months late and could have used earlier or put in a savings account.
Yasuko Rady
HSA vs HSK (Worlds Collide)
The world would explode if these two crews battled each other. *HSA vs. HSK* These guys are gods at hardstyling, and I wondered what would happen if a video of the two crews practicing were compared and contrasted. xD Personally I think they are both great and cannot be compared
But with their kicks, spins, variations, and natural movement, I just wonder who is better HSA or HSK, YOU DECIDE! You can choose hsa, hsk or both
Lineup: Rocky vs. Daniel Reece vs. Mikki TeddyT vs. Jericho Sacco vs. William Eddie vs. Jason TinyZ vs. David Luke vs. Aaron (This is a video of both crews practicing) (They are all great, defined by their own style) (All opinions are accepted, all are different and are the beliefs of that person) (I do not own the videos or music, this is for entertainment purposes only) .Enjoy.
Corey
Andrew Rubin on FOX 5 Good Day New York (May 26, 2009)
Learn more: www.rubinhealth.com Fox 5 News May 26 Good Day New York: Saving Money on Health Insurance Dr. Sapna Parikh says that millions of families are struggling with the rising cost of health insurance. Andrew Rubin of NYU Langone Medical shared some tips on how you can save money on your health plan. His recommendations include- 1. If you’re healthy, pick the plan that costs less each month. 2. Set up a health savings account (HSA). 3. Give up choices and stay in network. – Andrew Rubin, Vice President for Medical Center Clinical Affairs and Affiliates Learn more: www.rubinhealth.com
Josue Cristobal
POLL: What does one think about being bent over and?
screwed? Is this a bad thing, or a horrible thing:
President Obama’s finance team and Nancy Pelosi are recommending a 1% transaction tax on all financial transactions. This has been checked out and it it true but if you want to see for yourself the bill is HR-4646 introduced by US Rep Peter deFazio D-Oregon and US Senator Tom Harkin D-Iowa
Their plan is to sneak it in after the November election to keep it under the radar.
The following link takes you to a site where the speaker of the house discusses it. See what Nancy has to say about this wonderful idea!
http://www.tinyurl.com/24dn5ud
It’s only 1%! HA!
This is a 1% tax on all transactions to or from any financial institution i.e.. Banks, Credit Unions, Mutual funds, Brokers,
etc.
Any deposit you make will have a 1% tax charged.
Any withdrawal you make, 1% tax.
Any transfer within your account, a transfer to or from savings and checking, will have a 1% tax charged.
Any ATM transaction, withdrawal or deposit, 1% tax.
If your pay check or your Social Security is direct deposited, 1% tax.
If you carry a check to your bank to deposit, 1% tax.
If you take cash in to deposit, 1% tax.
If you receive any income from a bond or a dividend from stock, 1% tax.
Any Real Estate Transaction, 1% tax. (This is on top of the 3.8% they just slid in on you) total nearly 5%, commission + tax 11%, some states “Excise Tax is an additional 1+% 12% OR MORE)
Pay for your insurance (health)… 1%
This is from the man who promised that if you make under $250,000 per year, you will not see one penny of new tax. Keep your eyes and ears open, you will be amazed at what you learn.
Some will say aw it’s just 1%… remember once the tax is there they can raise it at will and you can bet that once it is put in place it will never be taken away. Suggest that you pass this along and also to your state senator and representative and US Congressman and Senators.
Danielle