Crazy Presidential #Pardons: #Tax  Fraud and Evasion

We at #ITPN don't deny that President Clinton back in the day was a bit of a sneaky. He was like a game show host. But did you know that this was a man who pardoned one Marc Rich, a man indicted back in 1983 for 51 counts — count 'em, 51 COUNTS — of tax fraud and evasion?

We'll break it down a bit more: the man apparently evaded on $48MM in taxes, living in Switzerland as a fugitive. Clinton, of course, executed the pardon, and Rich enjoyed his riches freely.

Not many know that Rich's ex-wife made some pretty big contributions and donations to the Clinton Presidential Library. Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

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Reason 7 Why #LGBT #Workplace #Discrimination Will Be No More: #CATechnologies

While we're on the subject of LGBT workplace discrimination, what about the IT industry? Any opportunities there? Oh, yes. Just ask CA Technologies, arguably one of the largest firms for software innovation in the country.

Just how big are they? Well, the company services more than half of the Gobal Fortune 500 for starters. They also provide the support for 20 of the biggest global banks and 25 federal agencies. There's a reason why CA Technologies is hailed as one of the "World's 100 Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes Magazine.

Do they have influence? Yes. Will we listen to them? Double yes.

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#GrandRapidsMI #RealEstate Affordability Is a Good Thing? Yes, Indeed.

We're all about finances here at #ITPN, and since tax time will be coming soon, you're going to want to see one of the most heavily regarded economies and see how well it's actually doing in Grand Rapids, MI: the real estate market, particularly for the middle class.

Housing affordability is key, and GR has one of the best in the nation. Just how healthy is it? Stats were in saying that a middle class family in this western Michigan city could easily buy a home for approximately 22% of the current income.

Not too shabby. That, in fact, ranks as the 14th best metric in the U.S., and it's even better than the more expensive markets for our nation's coastal regions.

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Follow Your Dreams and Start Your Own #Business!

#CBB  is all about opportunity. And what do we do? We help you get there. What fuels the economy? Jobs. How do we get those jobs? We start businesses. Small businesses. Corporations. You name it. This nourishes the market for those looking for opportunity, and we will not stop in saying that YOU CAN DO IT.

Start a business. Have an idea? Go for it. Get something trademarked. Slogan it. Realize it. Define it. Communicate it. And offer it to the masses.

Isn't that the American Way?

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Honest #CreditCounseling Can Be a Deal for Your Wallet

Please don't be fooled by the hefty fees and retainers, and while probably the most reputable credit counselor may also be an attorney (who can, and often does, charge quite the retaining fee), legal representation is NOT a credit counseling session by any means.

A reputable credit counselor will charge a REASONABLE fee. Not anything that'll break your bank, really. So be sure to ask the ultimate question: "how much do you charge?" Don't mince words and get to the nitty gritty. Then do comparisons with multiple other credit counselors you've consulted, and see which one might be the best fit for you.

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Reason 8 Why #LGBT #Workplace #Discrimination Will Be No More: #DestinationWeddings

This is actually quite fitting given the legal development of gay marriage in the United States. Here's one corporate supporter according to the massive global coalition to ensure that there never is any workplace discrimination, particularly of the LGBT community. DestinationWeddings.com makes their stamp on that issue with fervor.

How big are they? They don't do too bad, honestly. They have two corporate offices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada. And they also have over 200 certified destination wedding specialists throughout both countries.

Needless to say, the LGBT community won't have to worry about finding a destination for their weddings. And the company supports equality in the workplace, too!

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One #ITPN  #Tax Secret to Keep in Mind: the "Cheat Sheet" Formula

What is the "cheat sheet" formula, you ask? Oh, it's only the breakdown of the possibility of whether or not you actually HAVE to file a federal tax return! That's right: based on your income, if you consult with us, you might discover that a federal tax return is a no-go. Less time and headaches off your plate.

With the "cheat sheet" formula, you simply find your standard deduction, add your personal exemption, and within seconds you'll find out.

But you CAN'T find out without checking in with us.

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Crazy Presidential #Pardons: the Iran-Contra Scandal

We have to hand it to #Bush (Not W., but H.W.) — the guy knew how to argue a point, and he made good on it with this particular pardon: Casper Weinberger, the former Secretary of Defense, and five other individuals. All together, they were integral in the entire Iran-Contra affair, but here's the thing:

Those individuals were crucial to the comprehensive history of governmental service, and the fact that they all had an 'opinion' regarding the issue with Iran, Bush thought it prudent to make it a political matter versus a criminal matter. Pardon executed. President Bush, well played.

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Why Word-of-Mouth Advertising Contributes to #CreditCounseling Credentials

A #creditcounselor  better have some word out on the street that they have the past clientele praising good work, or you might as well be dealing with a hack or someone who's just flat inexperienced. Sorry to say, but the person may not be a scammer, but will have to really dig down dirty to build the clientele list and at least get ONE good review out of word-of-mouth advertising, which is why a consumer should always ask for references.

Just one reference can be the deal maker when it comes to working with a credit counselor. You just want that one seal of approval that says another client in the past declared that the credit counselor can actually do a good job!

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#IDTheft: This Message Will Self-Destruct in Ten Seconds

Yes, in real life as well as the silver screen with exploding trains, scaling windows, bombs, fight scenes, and motorcycle chase sequences can identity theft occur in the worst way, and when a Wichita, KS, man decided to go into a police station and report as an "undercover agent" assuming the identity of a local homeowner, you'd think the cops would start asking questions.

Thankfully, they did. A unit was sent to the house to find that same man, the "undercover agent," living there like normal under the guise of the stolen name — of which the REAL homeowner had been absent for several months due to caring for a sick mother in another town. All without that poor man knowing about his stolen property.

Self-destruct, indeed.

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