Thursday, January 24, 2013

Discount Glass Rocks

Jeff has replaced windows on my rental properties several times and two vehicle windshields. Discount Glass is awesome. They are honest, fast and reasonably priced. - JD
816 N Main Springville Utah 84663
801-489-9500
discountglassllc.com     

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

7 Ways to Save On Energy Costs this Winter

7 Ways to Save On Energy Costs this Winter

On December 31, 2012, in Uncategorized, by Blog Contributor

By Ed Michelson, HomeVestors of America Inc.
Saving money on energy costs is always a good investment. With winter fast approaching, it is that time of year when families must determine how much they want to spend on energy costs. There are, however, some simple tricks to cut costs while turning up the heat.

1. Turn off unused electronics: Everyone has heard our Mom or Dad tell us to turn off something when we are done with it. This still holds true today. When you leave a room, turn off the light. When you go to bed, close your laptop. If you go on vacation, it might be a good idea to disconnect the garage door opener.
2. Use power strips: Simply having appliances plugged in drains energy, so when possible, plug as many electronics into power strips as you can. When those items are not in use, easily switch them off by using the switch on the power strip.
3. Unplug chargers: Many houses have multiple devices that require charging. From laptops to tablets to smartphones, chances are that on any given day one could have a few items charging at once. When the device is fully charged, unplug it. Even though it is charged it still ...  Read More
7 Ways to Save On Energy Costs this Winter

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Fiscal Cliff Did some good

Despite Alarm Bells, Fiscal Cliff Did Some Good



It’s too bad Hollywood limits Academy Awards to motion pictures. Although some great movies attracted huge audiences last year, the melodrama that nearly scared American small-business owners out of their wits was Washington’s frightening “Fiscal Cliff: The Disaster.”

Like most heavily-hyped adventure films, the event played out to be less catastrophic than advertised. Although, according to public opinion polls, damage was inflicted on Capitol Hill’s cast of characters whose favorability reached historic lows during the flop, and Congress and the President completely failed to address out-of-control government spending.

Despite the hoopla, the fiscal cliff’s final act did have a few positive aspects. Among them:
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

January E-Newsletter


   
     

   January 2013




 Here's your January e-Newsletter.

WHAT'S NEXT?
KEEPING UP WTIH THE TAX ADVANTAGES OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
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Visit our January e-Newsletter online now by clicking the URL above. Then turn to Pages 2, 3, and 4 for more timely articles of interest to today's sellers, buyers and homeowners.

INTEREST
As a homeowner, your biggest annual tax break is likely to be your mortgage-interest...
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POINTS
For home buyers, deductible expenses include settlement charges for loan discount...
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GAINS
Taxpayers who sell their principal residence can pocket -- tax-free -- as much as $500,000...
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DEBT RELIEF
If you had debt forgiven by a lender through a short sale, foreclosure, deed in lieu of...
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INVESTMENTS
Whether you've purchased a home as an investment or you've moved on and rented out...
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HOME OFFICE
If you keep records, schedule appointments and carry on other such activities from...
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OFF TIME
Tax rules for vacation homes vary according to the owners' personal use days. A...
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ECO-SAVINGS
Unfortunately, many of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements...
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