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How Much Do Fashion Magazine Editors Make?

July 19th, 2011 by Misty Murphy

Top fashion magazines such as “Vogue,” “Elle” and “In Style” are known for their coverage of celebrity fashion, beauty tips and seasonal fashion advice. The stories and photos in these magazines are assembled under the direction of fashion magazine editors. Much like book and newspaper editors, fashion magazine editors supervise the development, creation and assembling of content for fashion magazines. Their salaries range from entry level pay to as much as six-figure salaries.

    • The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the average salary of editors who work for newspapers, periodicals and books at $49,280 annually as of 2008.

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What Type of Aid Can You Get by Filing a FAFSA?

July 17th, 2011 by Misty Murphy

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the standard form used to determine your eligibility for federal college assistance programs. The type and amount of aid you are eligible to receive is calculated based on your family’s income and assets and any income or assets you may have. Completing the FAFSA is a key step in determining which types of federal student aid you may qualify for.

    • Federal Pell Grants are available to low-income students who have not yet earned an undergraduate or professional degree. This type of student assistance does not have to be repaid.

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Can I Get Unemployment When Able to Work After Termination of SDI?

July 15th, 2011 by Misty Murphy

If you lose your job in California, you may apply for unemployment insurance benefits. However, if you lost your job because you are temporarily unable to work, you may receive State Disability Insurance instead. Once your disability ends, you can return to work. However, you might wonder if you are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits while you search for employment.

    • California SDI is available for individuals who can’t work because of a disability or other physical condition, such as pregnancy, for at least eight days. To qualify for benefits, you must have been employed or actively searching for employment when the condition began, and you must have earned at least $300 insured under the program.

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When one Avails Debt Consolidation Loans?

July 14th, 2011 by admin

You might have heard about debt consolidation loans. Do you know what it is? Experts on finance define it as a way to reduce the load of the borrowers and assist them to pay off the loan amount at the earliest by decreasing the balance of debt. This whole process is financially termed as debt settlement. Irrespective of the fact that you have taken a loan, planning to do so in future or don’t even think of taking a loan for any purpose, having some basic knowledge about cheap debt consolidation loans would always benefit you in some point life, if not directly then surely indirectly. Who knows someone known to you just needs such a piece of information. The following account tells you when one can avail such a facility called bad debt consolidation loans.

One can consider going for debt consolidation loan rates when he is tired or fed up of paying off a number of debt payments and wants to pay off in a single return. Full Article…

Who Qualifies for EBT Food Cards?

July 13th, 2011 by Misty Murphy

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly the federal Food Stamp Program) is one of the most utilized social welfare programs in the United States. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that 40.3 million Americans relied on SNAP in fiscal year 2010. Recipients purchase food using a government provided and funded Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT). The card works like a debit card and removes the need for paper food stamps. Strict federal guidelines determine who qualifies for SNAP.

    • American citizens and some lawfully present noncitizens are eligible for SNAP. Just because a person is eligible doesn’t mean he’ll receive approval for the program.

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What Is the Tax Implication for Taking Money Out of an Inherited IRA?

July 12th, 2011 by Misty Murphy

Inheriting an individual tax arrangement may mean a significant tax liability. However, this depends on your relationship to the original account holder as well as the type of IRA you inherit. You should be aware of the tax implication of withdrawing money from your inherited IRA, since the Internal Revenue Service wants any taxes due on such withdrawals, and you face penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes.

    • If you inherit an IRA from your spouse, you do not need to make withdrawals from it until your age 70 1/2. When you do, you must make the required minimum withdrawal amount based on Table III in the appendix of IRS publication 590.

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