Annual Free Credit Report

A reader says he tried to get an annual free credit report but paid for it. The only site where to get an annual free credit report is annualcreditreport.com. She says watch out for ads for an annual free credit report.

Filed under: Personal Finance and Real Estate Advice

$116 more! (translations)

but, I’ll get paid at the beginning of March…
now that I am already doing “March” translations, my average dropped to $913…still, I think my goal of $1K/month average is doable…after all, February hasn’t even started yet!

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Neighborhood

A couple plans to move to a neighborhood on a lake. The neighborhood may not be completed however. Ilyce advises to pass on a house in this neighborhood.

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too funny!

I had to share this cartoon in today’s local paper…http://archive.laprensa.com.sv/caricatura/caricatura.asp#CI

the cartoon says:
Raise for assembly members

The river says: public opinion

the guy in the boat on the edge of the waterfall: Gentlemen, it’s time to reconsider…

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Landlord

A landlord asks what to do when his renter plans to skip out early. The landlord asks about putting a lien on the renter’s new home. Ilyce suggests the landlord sue in small claims court.

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44% raise?!

no, not me (I wish!)…this is the latest scandal in Salvadoran politics: the Legislative Assembly members just gave themselves a 44% pay increase (last year they approved a raise of minimum salary…7%!)…so, the lowest-paid Legislative Assembly member will get a RAISE of $1,800/month!!
Crooks,…

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1031 Exchange

Siblings inherit apartment buildings and ask about a 1031 exchange. They want to do a 1031 exchange to keep the same property tax bill. To do a 1031 exchange, you have to replace property with the same value or more.

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hey, I’m still here!

I know I’ve been “gone” for almost 2 weeks…there’s lots to write about, but my energy seems to be very low lately (emotional stress - we had VIP visitors at the office!)…I’ll post a “real” entry once I feel rested!

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Financial Counselor

A wife writes that she and her husband disagree about money and asks how to find a financial counselor. Ilyce describes various financial counselors. A psychologist can also be a financial counselor.

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Investment Property

An investment property owner wants to know if there’s a way to sell and pay less tax. He asks about gifting the investment property. Ilyce mentions a 1031 exchange for the investment property.

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