Personal Finance

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[Aug. 1, 2005]

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In response to overwhelming demand, Cumminghome.com has moved to a new server. This is an old version of the site. Please click here to see the latest news about Forsyth County
[Aug. 1, 2005]

Small Business Association Offers Assistance for Tropical Storm Dennis Damage
The SBA is offering a disaster loan program to residents and small businesses who sustained damage from Tropical Storm Dennis on July 10th...
[Jul. 28, 2005]

Get Your Free Credit Report Today
If buying a house or making another substantial purchase is in your future, you'll need to make sure your credit is in good shape. Typically, this means having to purchase a copy of your credit report. But as of June 1, 2005, Georgians have the opportunity to obtain a copy of their credit reports for free...
[Jun. 16, 2005]

Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption
The assessment freeze homestead exemption that was enacted by HB 469 is the most misunderstood exemption...
[Mar. 12, 2005]

Progress For America Launches Social Security Ad
The Social Security issue is a topic of concern for all citizens. Here is one organization's position and effort. Other views and opinions and websites, as always, are welcome
[Feb. 10, 2005]

Tax Exemptions Explained By The Forsyth County Government
This article will give you the millage rate breakdown for Forsyth County government between school. school bond, county M&O, county bond, fire, and state. It will then discuss what portion of these taxes are exempt under which laws...
[Oct. 20, 2004]

How Georgia's Taxes Compare With Other States
Republican State Representative Jan Jones continues her series on taxes with a comparison of taxes in Georgia with other states. Different states have different combinations of income tax and sales tax with 8 states having no income tax...
[Oct. 15, 2004]

Representative Jan Jones Discusses Your Money And Georgia Taxes
The money that government spends comes from the people. Here is a good reminder of the taxes the State of Georgia levies from Representative Jan Jones...
[Sep. 29, 2004]

Atlanta Area Real Estate Update From Scott DeRuiter
Here is an update on the Atlanta Metro real estate market...
[Sep. 29, 2004]

Retiring Early? Here Are A Few Things You Should Know
Due in part to more frequent career changes, economic factors, and layoffs workers today may be faced with different retirement plan options. Regardless of your circumstances, if you’re planning on retiring before you reach age 59½ you will need to make some important decisions...
[Jul. 6, 2004]

Buy-Sell Arrangements For Small Business Owners
As a business owner, have you considered what would happen if you could no longer run your company due to death or disability? Who would take over the management role? Would the business be sold? These questions just skim the surface of the many issues that would need to be addressed if a business owner were incapable of continuing to manage the company, especially if there are several co-owners...
[Jun. 25, 2004]

Confusing Tax Bill? Tax Commissioner Candidates Weigh In
Beyond the sickness I feel when writing my annual property tax check, I am bothered by the complexity of the tax bill that brings the dark news. Chinese arithmetic is easier to understand. So let's look at the facts behind the numbers and find out what your candidates for Tax Commissioner intend to do about these tax bills....
[Jun. 18, 2004]

Help Protect Your Income With Disability Insurance
By evaluating your disability income needs with your financial professional, and by finding the right coverage for your particular situation, you can help protect your family from the devastating effects of an employment-threatening injury or illness. And, since the future is not ours to see, you'll want to take action soon...
[May 25, 2004]