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Michigan Alimony Calculation: Factors & Software Used
Michigan lawyers and judges use weighted software programs as a basis for alimony. The official position of the Michigan legislature is that it has no guidelines for calculating alimony, but
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Removing a Deceased Spouse from Utility Accounts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Change the billing on your utilities after a spouses death. The period of time following a spouse's death may seem overwhelming, both emotionally and physically. Unfortunately, you also h
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DIY PVC Garden Fence: Affordable Protection for Your Plants
Your garden fence awaits. Wild animals can be a huge problem for gardeners. They destroy crops and dig up the earth that you have carefully tilled. You can keep these pests out by building a
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Pay-for-Performance Policies: Benefits, Drawbacks & Implementation
Pay-for-performance plans work better in some industries than in others. Pay-for-performance plans reward employees based on their productivity. Many companies partially or fully tie employee
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Budgeting for Essentials: How Much to Spend on Food & Clothing
When buying food, check out sales. It's difficult to find the line between a need and a luxury, especially when you're considering how much you should spend on food and clothing. Some
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Understanding Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): A Pay Stub Guide
The adjusted gross income -- AGI -- is a tax term that describes the modified gross income of an individual after making certain allowable deductions. The deductions usually deal with deductible retir
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California Cosmetology License & Criminal Records: What You Need to Know
Cosmetology teacher instructing student on hair cutting. A cosmetologist who is licensed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is permitted to prep, style, cut and color a clie
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Financial Aid Suspension Appeal: Reasons & How to Reinstatements
Your school can suspend your financial aid if you are not making satisfactory academic progress. This not only affects your grants and scholarships but also federal student loans, which can make it di
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Severance Pay & Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
Unemployment benefits are available to North Carolina workers who meet the state's requirements. The weekly pay helps ease the transition from one job to another. Since your available income and a
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Earnings vs. Wages: Understanding the Key Differences
"Thelma and Louise" author Callie Khouri continues to receive royalty earnings. When a person without knowledge of investments sees "earnings and wages," he may believe th
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Waitstaff Challenges: Understanding the Downsides of Restaurant Work
Consider the disadvantages of a waitstaff job before you pursue one. Waiting tables in a restaurant is a common means of earning money in the United States. Although restaurant waitstaff need
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Budget-Friendly Home Decor: Stylish Interior Design on a Dime
Making a house into a home takes work and love. People everywhere are feeling the pinch of the lagging economy. Just because you can't shell out for expensive, original pieces, doesn'
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Property Liens: A Guide to Securing Payment for Overdue Debts
Collecting on a judgment by placing a lien against the debtor's property can be a slow process, but you'll usually end up collecting more than the amount of the original debt for your patience
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Indigent Burial: Understanding County Responsibilities & Procedures
Counties are responsible for indigent burials and cremations. Throughout the country, states and counties have the legal mandate to dispose of the bodies of the indigent. What used to be call
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Florida Vehicle Registration Tax Deduction: What You Need to Know
Florida, like most states, charges drivers an annual fee to register their vehicles with the state. Registration ensures that only cars that meet safety standards are on the road as well as allowing t
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Protect Your Tax Refund: Understanding and Avoiding Treasury Offset Program Intercepts
If you owe certain government debts, your tax refund may be in danger of being intercepted via the Treasury Offset Program. The Treasury Offset Program is a way for federal and state agencies to colle
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Cover Letter Drawbacks: When They Might Hurt Your Job Search
Poorly written cover letters may confuse readers. A cover letter provides a formal, written introduction to a company, a resume or a CV submission. Job-seekers can use cover letters to stand
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Legal Guardianship: Understanding Incompetency & Court Petition Process
Ideally, your loved ones will have their full mental faculties all the way through their later years. However, when someone begins behaving erratically or making bad decisions, it may become necessary
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Cashing a Bank Draft: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your bank can help you cash a bank draft. When it's inadvisable to use a personal check or when a recipient won't accept one, a bank draft is an alternative form of payment. In practi
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Electronic Money Transfers: How to Make Direct Deposits
For those accustomed to hand-carrying a check to a bank and manually depositing it to an account, making an electronic deposit is a pleasant alternative. And for the recipient, no more walking out to
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Put-Call Ratio (PCR): Understanding Market Sentiment & Options TradingThe put-call ratio (PCR) is an indicator used by investors to gauge the outlook of the market. The ratio uses the volume of puts and calls over a determined time period on a market index to determine ...
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Mastering Investment Decisions: Strategies for Financial SuccessGetting better at investing is essential for those who want to thrive in the modern world. The way forward is not always clear, however. Learning how to make better investing ...
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UGMA/UTMA Accounts: A Smart Gift for Your Child's FutureIf you have a special child in your life, you may be wondering what to put under the tree this year. One long-lasting and truly meaningful way to show the child in your life that you care...
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Debt to Freedom: How One Woman Paid Off $30K & Traveled the WorldToday, for our debt success story, we feature a young wife and mother who turned her debt problem into the ability to travel the world. Welcome, Emma! How did you acquire $30,000 in debt? What d...