Down and Out in Beverly Hills: Rolexes, Picassos, Ferraris Hit Pawn Shops Nov 8, 2008
Amounts loaned range from several thousand dollars to ``six- and seven-figure deals,'' he said, with clients using the money to cover the mortgage, make alimony payments or finance cosmetic surgery. South Beverly Jewelry and Loan, also in Beverly Hills, has seen business triple in the past six months, said owner Yossi Dina. (Bloomberg -- US)
OC Attorney Accused Of Flimflam Investment Scheme Sep 16, 2008
Instead of investing in PIPE deals, the threesome used investors' funds as the foundation for a classic Ponzi scheme to pay principal and returns to earlier investors, and to finance their own personal endeavors, including trips to Las Vegas, property purchases, credit card bills and alimony payments, said , director of the 's Los Angeles office. "The defendants raised millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors and simply used it to enrich themselves," Tyson said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
The older we get, the less we're getting remarried Sep 13, 2008
He is saddled with high alimony payments, and he estimates the legal bills from the contested dissolution were about $40,000. A comfortable married life turned into more years of work and delayed retirement plans. (Florida Times-Union)
Lifestyles of the rich and Hogan Sep 8, 2008
The couple recently agreed that Linda would get temporary alimony payments of $40,000 per month. In your voice. (Florida Today)
Why does newspaper oppose Broun? Jul 29, 2008
Hey, we already heard this whine in that June 29 article: "The Athens Republican (Broun) declared bankruptcy, didn't pay his taxes and fought with an ex-wife over alimony payments while living in Americus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to records unearthed by GOP opponent Barry Fleming's campaign.". It is time for The Augusta Chronicle to come clean and tell its readers, what its beef is. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Setting Up Tax-Deductible Alimony Payments Jul 24, 2008
On the flip side, alimony payments that you deduct must be reported as taxable income on your ex's Form 1040 overall a fair enough exchange. The difficult part is meeting the tax-law requirements for deductible alimony. (SmartMoney)
U.S. House contest in Georgia divisive for GOP Jul 14, 2008
Fleming has made a campaign issue out of Broun's financial and personal problems dating to the 1970s and '80s, especially Broun's declaration of bankruptcy, late payment of taxes and a court battle with a former wife over alimony payments. During a recent televised debate in Atlanta, Fleming sought to connect those personal issues to Broun's votes on the medical use of marijuana and on whether Internet service providers should be held liable for child pornography on the Web. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fleming: Dems will exploit Broun's past Jun 30, 2008
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Broun's transgressions come to light Jun 29, 2008
The Athens Republican declared bankruptcy, didn't pay his taxes and fought with an ex-wife over alimony payments while living in Americus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to records unearthed by GOP opponent Barry Fleming's campaign. In his four previous runs for federal office, rumors circulated, but politicians and journalists considered him a fringe candidate and didn't delve too deep into his past. (The Augusta Chronicle)
"Manimony" A Rising Trend Jun 17, 2008
(CBS) As women out-earn their husbands in the workplace, many find they are footing the bill in divorce as well -- supporting their ex-spouses with alimony payments. Manimony is the new term for a growing trend. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Men receiving alimony want a little respect Apr 2, 2008
But in his divorce settlement, he won alimony payments totaling at least $40,000 a year from his ex-wife, a marketing executive. "Had I not gotten that, I would have lived a different lifestyle," says Mr. Upton. (AZCentral -- Business)
Extreme AMT Strategies Mar 21, 2008
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High Income Tax Breaks Feb 23, 2008
Deducting Alimony Payments to Your Ex. This may be small consolation, but if you started alimony payments last year, they're probably deductible ... Assuming you qualify, you can claim a full write-off of your alimony payments on page one of Form 1040. (SmartMoney)
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As in life, 50 percent of the married students were divorced by organizers; those students then had to budget for child support or alimony payments. Students with money left over at the end of the month had the choice of giving to charity or rolling the dice at a center booth. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
The 0% Cap Gains Tax Jan 30, 2008
Among others, these write-offs include deductible retirement account contributions, health savings account (HSA) contributions, self-employed health-insurance premium costs, alimony payments, moving expenses and more. If you have some above-the-line deductions, your income can be that much higher, and you'll still be within the 15% rate bracket. (SmartMoney)
The Logic of Life Jan 22, 2008
But Becker knew that couldn't be the answer: if the husband wanted a divorce to run off with his mistress, "no fault" divorce didn't make it easier for him to do that, just cheaperbefore "no fault" divorce, he had to get his wife's agreement, which might mean higher alimony payments. This reasoning suggests that "no fault" divorce rules wouldn't change divorce rates at all. (Slate)
Norman's brutal conquest Nov 24, 2007
She now receives about $US2000 a month in social security and alimony payments, she says, which will continue even after her ex-husband's death. She remains close to her daughters and hopes to one day mount a mother-daughter show with Danielle, who is a painter, and she has a standing movie date once a week with Betsy, a writer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gov’s order’ will take time Nov 23, 2007
EDS wrote on Nov 18, 2007 2:22 PM:" Hasso, excellent suggestion! I say we crack down fast and hard on these document forgers before they can get their printing presses re-programmed and selling the forged driver licenses. (Just think, if these new driver licenses were tied into the various vehicle insurance companies, then the minimum of liability insurance could be checked at the same time - no insurance = no driver licenses!) (And if these drive licenses were tied into the DHS, then alimony... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
High-priced student loans spell trouble Oct 1, 2007
A 2005 change to bankruptcy law puts private student loans on par with child support and alimony payments: Lenders can garnish wages if someone doesn't pay. Cuomo's probe revealed what he calls an "appalling pattern of favoritism" for student lenders that provided kickbacks, revenue-sharing plans and trips to college administrators in exchange for recommended lender status. (Anchorage Daily News)
News on Salary Doesnt Add Up Sep 15, 2007
For example, alimony payments are income but arent included in AGI. Earnings from mutual funds are income as well, but most arent counted in AGI because they occur through 401(k)-type plans. All told, federal tax policy ends up limiting the choices available to workers and families. (Townhall.com)
Living in a downward spiral Jul 22, 2007
And though Manzi in late May lowered Ruth's weekly child support and alimony payments to $312, including $50 to pay down his overdue obligations, he said he has little or no money remaining after the court-ordered payments. Judy Ruth, a homemaker, said she remains dependent on her father. (Boston Globe)
The College Savings Superpage Jul 10, 2007
These are deductible IRA contributions (as well as deductible SEP, SIMPLE and Keogh contributions), the student-loan-interest deduction, deductible contributions to medical savings accounts and health savings accounts, moving-expense deductions, half of the self-employment tax paid by self-employed individuals, the deduction for health-insurance premiums paid by self-employed persons, the deduction for higher education expenses; the deduction for certain legal expenses; the deduction for... (SmartMoney)
Getting the Better Half Jun 14, 2007
It's entirely too risky from a financial perspective because you may get stuck making not only child support but alimony payments for decades. I guess it won't matter when you are loving high on the hog with $10,000/month coming in for doing nothing. (SmartMoney)
Traditional IRAs for Beginners Apr 24, 2007
Income Limits: There are no income limits for a nondeductible traditional IRA, but you or your spouse must have earned income or receive taxable alimony payments. Earned income is taxable compensation such as taxable salary and wages from your employer or self employment income. (Suite101.com)
Tax Tips For The Divorced Apr 15, 2007
If you do, your so-called excess alimony payments could be recaptured and those deductions will evaporate ... Consequently, if you itemize and can prove that your lawyer helped you receive, increase or collect alimony payments, you can deduct her fees but only in connection with the alimony and only if they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income. (Forbes)
How you can check out financial advisers Mar 25, 2007
Q: Joe M. asks, "I was recently hit with a large tax bill as a result of a divorce. The Hk rep advised me to change my W-4 form from my present listing, married with two dependents, to single with one. When I asked if he could calculate how this would affect my net pay, he referred me to my payroll division. My payroll clerk could not help other than suggesting I contact an accountant. There must be a way to figure this out. What do you suggest? A: If your employer won't help, an online... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Bill provides rules for setting alimony Feb 21, 2007
In May 2005, Weller ordered Mack to pay $10,000 a month in temporary alimony payments to his wife. Mack filed for bankruptcy to avoid paying, according to court papers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
The Reunion Epidemic: From Police To Rage, Why Are So Many Bands Re-Forming? Feb 1, 2007
Your Drummer's Way Behind On Alimony Payments As many a wizening musician can attest, after a band splits up, the money often stops rolling in for non-songwriting members, whose income frequently stems primarily from gigging. According to legend, one oft-reunited classic-rock act hit the road whenever its notoriously spendthrift bassist ran out of money. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Get your fiscal house in order for Uncle Sam Jan 7, 2007
Did you make or receive alimony payments. Tally them up carefully, because the IRS will match the amounts reported by both the payer and recipient. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
