Sunday, November 16, 2008

September 2008 Accounting Newsletter

1. SAVING GREEN BY GOING GREEN
Rising energy costs combined with concerns about global warming have spotlighted "green" issues. Whether you're preparing for summer's heat or winter's frost - or looking to lower your gasoline expenses - there are many practical ways to cut down on costs. Hear tips from a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs that will help you save both money and the planet.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13431

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2. FIVE CREDIT CARD PITFALLS
Thanks to the credit crunch and a growing number of defaults, card issuers are clamping down on borrowers. Now, even those with a stellar credit score and a solid history of paying their balances in full each month aren't safe. Here are five credit card pitfalls and how to fight them.
http://www.accountingweb.com/cgi-bin

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3. MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Parents should prepare their children for the rigors of managing a college budget by openly discussing monetary issues and teaching them personal finance basics.
http://www.360financialliteracy.org/Life+Stages/College

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4. CHECK IRS RULES BEFORE DONATING A USED CAR TO CHARITY
High gas prices are causing many Americans to think about buying a more fuel efficient vehicle. But if you think you can donate your old car to charity and then take a hefty tax deduction, you should brush up on the rules because they may be different from what you think.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13421

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5. WRITING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN
Many thriving businesses begin with someone's great idea for a product or service. While that first inspiration is critical to any successful company, you also need a solid roadmap for the future. That's why every company - whether start-up or long-standing - should have a business plan, a document that charts where your business stands today and where you want it to go.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=13425

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7. ADDITIONAL HEADLINES
* Don't Get Taken to the Divorce Tax Cleaners
* Last-Minute Student Aid
* Common Challenges for Family Businesses

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