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		<title>Inspired Tax Tips for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though it only takes me a few hours to do my taxes, every year without fail I procrastinate until the last minute. But that doesnt mean I wait until then to think about them. In fact, come January 1, I think about them just about every day, as the media is saturated with articles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swiss Bank Clariden Leu to Turn in Its U.S. Clients</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne Avila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a little noticed development, Switzerland&#8217;s oldest private bank Clariden Leu has informed some of its U.S. clients that it has been ordered to turn over their names, and offshore bank account information to the IRS. Clariden Leu posted a notice on its website dated Nov. 29, 2011 to that effect. This is bad news [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JOHN DUNCAN ON INTUITIVE SURGICAL &#8211; MOS BUT NO PBT</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne Avila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Duncan posted this ISRG analysis on my facebook messages page and I thought it was rational so here it is:   The Robotic Surgery money machine Phil, I would appreciate it if you could review my analysis of Intuitive Surgical (ISRG).  I purchased this business (okay, not the whole thing, but quite a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>44 Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Home Inside and Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve lived in your house for any length of time, you may find yourself bored by your home. If you watch too many shows on HGTV your own home can start to look unappealing by contrast. Maybe you’re tired of the carpet or paint colors, you hate the yard, or you’re frustrated by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why The Airlines Are Bankrupt (Infographic)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like many of you, I often find the need to fly to see family, take vacation, or go on business trips. And each time I’m struck by how little I get on the flight and how much I end up paying for the pleasure. So when I saw that American Airlines was filing for bankruptcy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Receivables Exchange Wins Stevie Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne Avila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Receivables Exchange won &#8220;Management Team of the Year&#8221; at the 2011 American Business Awards, also known as the Stevies, which were presented on Mondayat a gala dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Our CEO and Co-Founder Justin Brownhill accepted the award on behalf of the entire team of TRE employees. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seychelles signs TIEA with Guernsey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mable Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) has been recently signed between the Seychelles and Guernsey. The tax information agreement was signed by the two parties in London. Guernsey Chief Minister Lyndon Trott said that the Global Forum values Guernsey’s leadership in promoting tax transparency with developing nations and noted that the jurisdiction has built [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trustees Must Report 2010 Distributions to Grandchildren to Avoid Penalties and Possible Jail Time</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/trustees-must-report-2010-distributions-to-grandchildren-to-avoid-penalties-and-possible-jail-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/trustees-must-report-2010-distributions-to-grandchildren-to-avoid-penalties-and-possible-jail-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mable Ferguson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though the GST rate for trust distributions to grandchildren in 2010 was 0%, these distributions are required to be reported on a Form 706-GS(D-1) or 706-GS(T). No tax will be due. However, a trustee who fails to file a return will be guilty of a misdemeanor and can be fined up to $25,000 (or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips to Get Three Months Short Term Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/tips-to-get-three-months-short-term-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/tips-to-get-three-months-short-term-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Months]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Payday cash advance is available for borrowers for a time period of three months which can assist them in repaying the full advance in installments or either makes ample savings from the earnings each month to repay the loan. Uninvited expenses keep popping up from time to time and people with tight budgets find it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheapest Car Insurance For Young Learner Drivers</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/financial-news/cheapest-car-insurance-for-young-learner-drivers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/financial-news/cheapest-car-insurance-for-young-learner-drivers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne Avila</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Car Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cheapest Car Insurance Car insurance should cover your car against accidental damage, especially if you are helping a family member learn to drive. Learner drivers are considered a larger risk for car insurance, and you should confirm with your insurance provider that your car is insured to take that risk. It is difficult for learner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Penny-Pinching Tips for Traveling with your Pet</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/penny-pinching-tips-for-traveling-with-your-pet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial World]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This just in: Fido is officially part of the typical North American family, and he expects to be included on seasonal vacations. He doesn’t come without issues or needs however, particularly when it comes to travel logistics and additional getaway costs. Here are several strategies put to use in our home when it comes to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chase Trims Hundred Pages from Checking Acct Disclosure Doc; Now 1-Pager</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/chase-trims-hundred-pages-from-checking-acct-disclosure-doc-now-1-pager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/chase-trims-hundred-pages-from-checking-acct-disclosure-doc-now-1-pager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chase Trims]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last week I blogged about the CFPBs proposal that credit card companies adopt short forms for credit card agreements. At the time, I doubted any card company would do so voluntary. But JPChase Morgans latest news has me thinking twice. In response to a separate appeal suggesting banks should adopt shorter forms for checking account [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Fact Sheet 2011-13 (FS -2011-13) Much Less FBAR Relief Than Reported</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/financial-news/irs-fact-sheet-2011-13-fs-2011-13-much-less-fbar-relief-than-reported/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne Avila</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fact Sheet]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Relief]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[IRS Fact Sheet 2011-13 (FS -2011-13) has been heavily touted (mostly in the Canadian Press) as providing FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) relief for dual U.S. citizens abroad. However, in the view of our tax attorneys it simply reiterates existing law. As readers of the Tax Problem Attorney Blog are aware, U.S. persons with offshore [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quicken: The Best Money Manager</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/quicken-the-best-money-manager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/quicken-the-best-money-manager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mable Ferguson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quicken]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let me give you the bottom line first, then the rationale: If you&#8217;re reading Barron&#8217;s, you need Quicken to help manage your finances. Honest. Other people might be able to get away with one of the many lesser products that have comeand, mostly, gone nowhereon the Web in recent years. But not those who, like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IMF team updates Seychelles’ President on reform progress</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/imf-team-updates-seychelles%e2%80%99-president-on-reform-progress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.omega-finance.com/small-business-articles/imf-team-updates-seychelles%e2%80%99-president-on-reform-progress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mable Ferguson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 17, An International Monetary Fund (IMF) http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm team led by its head to Seychelles, Jean Le Dem, visited President James Michel to appraise him on how they find the economic reform going. Also, Vice-President Danny Faure, who is also the Minister for Finance, Central Bank Governor Pierre Laporte and principal secretary for Finance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money Lessons Learned from Walt Disney World</title>
		<link>http://www.omega-finance.com/business-world/money-lessons-learned-from-walt-disney-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Jeffreys</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disney World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walt Disney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walt Disney World]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite vacation destination is Walt Disney World (WDW) in Florida. Some would say I have an unhealthy addiction to the place whereas I would simply call myself a fan. Either way, my travels to Disney World have taught me quite a bit about money. I know what you’re [...]]]></description>
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