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  • Bankruptcy

    How do I find a probate case?

    Once you know the county where probate was filed, you can do a search for the estate. You would go to the county government’s website and search by name of the deceased. You may also be able to search by the court docket or attorney. You can also use the…

  • Credit Cards

    Does Chase Mortgage have a grace period?

    Payment due date: This is the date your payment is due. Grace period date: This is the period, typically 15 days after the due date, to make your payment without incurring a late fee. Is there grace period for mortgage? What Is The Standard Mortgage Payment Grace Period? A grace…

  • Credit Cards

    When should you use your debit card?

    When you need cash from an ATM, you’re probably better off using your debit card to withdraw funds, even if you must pay an ATM fee. Most credit card issuers charge a cash advance fee, typically a flat fee of $10 or 5% of the transaction, whichever is higher, according…

  • Financial Industry

    What agency regulates banks in Florida?

    The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for supervising state-chartered banks, credit unions, savings associations, and international bank agencies, and licenses and regulates non-depository finance companies and the securities industry. Where do I file a complaint against a bank in Florida? The Office of…

  • Government Business

    Is Water privatized in the US?

    Private water companies have existed in the United States for more than 200 years and number in the thousands today. The private water industrywater industryThe water industry provides drinking water and wastewater services (including sewage treatment) to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of the economy. Typically public utilities operate water…

  • Government Business

    Is a state trooper the same as highway patrol?

    In many states, the state police are known by different names: the various terms used are “State Police”, “Highway Patrol”, “State Highway Patrol”, “State Patrol”, and “State Troopers”. However, the jurisdictions and functions of these agencies are usually the same, regardless of title. What is the difference between a state…

  • Personal Taxes

    Does an S Corp have to distribute earnings?

    For that reason, the S Corp must distribute all pre-tax profits to the shareholders for tax purposes. While the S Corp is in fact a corporation, it generally uses the tax rules of a partnership. Are S corps required to make distributions? Distribution from S Corporation Earnings S corporations, in…

  • Personal Taxes

    Is there a federal unemployment tax?

    The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), with state unemployment systems, provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. Most employers pay both a Federal and a state unemployment tax. Who is subject to FUTA? Who Is Subject to FUTA? Most businesses are subject to FUTA…

  • Financial Regulation

    What are the major provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act?

    SOX requires corporate executives to certify the accuracy of their company’s financial statements; maintain and assess internal controls to prevent wrong, misleading, or fraudulent financial data; and imposes criminal penalties for misleading shareholders and altering documents to impede an investigation. What are key provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act quizlet?…

  • Financial Regulation

    Where can I find short sales?

    Who benefits from a short sale? In a short sale transaction, a broker holding the shares is typically the one that benefits the most, because they can charge interest and commission on lending out the shares in their inventory. The actual owner of the shares does not benefit due to…

  • Financial Industry

    How many questions are on the Series 7 top off?

    125 multiple choice125 multiple choice questions, allow the candidate 225 minutes to complete the exam, and will be scored using equating. How many options questions are on the Series 7 top-off? 10-15 options questions The Series 7 top-off exam typically includes 10-15 options questions. That’s about 10% of the 125…