Club Med Enters Upscale Property Market

Club Med, renowned the world over for providing all-inclusive vacation packages, is now wading into the luxury property market. Its first offering is a chalet development in the ski region of Valmorel, France that epitomizes the company’s philosophy of luxurious living. Apartment buyers will be able to take advantage of all included amenities like restaurants, [...]

2012 Simple IRA and SEP IRA Contribution Limits and Eligility Rules – Small Business Retirement Plans

The IRS has released 2012 contribution limits and updated eligibility rules for two of the most popular small business retirement plans : the SEP IRA and Simple IRA. SEP IRA A SEP is a popular and widely used retirement plan management approach because it provides self employed owners or small business owners with a few [...]

UK Gets Tough on Property Tax Evaders

A United Kingdom (UK) investigations team from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to begin a countrywide sweep to locate and fine or prosecute British citizens who own property overseas yet are not declaring it on their taxes. The firm is expected to exercise treaties between the UK and other European countries to obtain [...]

End of Year Car Deals – How to Save When Auto Shopping (Dealers Beware)

The end of the year is deal time as dealerships rush to clear old inventory and shift their bottom lines from red to black. So many would argue that buying a car, particularly a current year model, is best done nearing year-end. In addition to timing your auto purchase, here are even more great tips [...]

Italian Budget vote passes – Nov. 8th

Hello All,   The Italian budget vote passes, but the main concern is as to whether Berlesconi will be subject to a vote of confidence or will be subject to resign.  This next step may take days or even weeks, and if he were voted out the significance of change in the right direction may [...]

On Capital Hill – RILA weighs in on Deficit and Taxes

RILA discusses needed legislation The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) sent a letter this week to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. In the letter, they urged the committee to consider e-fairness and business tax reform as issues of great importance. According to RILA, “Main Street businesses need Congress to level the playing field [...]

Why you should opt for Roth IRA

With pensions gradually fading into the past, Individual Retirement Accounts are gaining importance. There are a lot of IRAs you can choose from, to invest for a secured future but many would suggest you to start a Roth Individual Retirement Account. A Roth IRA when compared to a traditional IRA has a lot of positives, [...]

Gold Surges on Eurozone Debt Deal News

European leaders have announced a final deal for resolution of two-year debt crisis in the Eurozone is finally coming into focus, and investors piled into gold on the news. The precious metal closed up $24.20 to $1,747.70 per ounce since the announcement, with silver also showing gains. The deal will require Greek bondholders to take [...]