In today's global economy, the risks of your product or concept being copied are greater than ever. Thanks to the instant nature of the internet, ideas can be spotted, and then copied, in very little time.The initial ideas behind protecting IP was borne from Western nations in the 19th century. It was not until the United Nations became involved and later the World Itellectual Property Organisation was created (1967) that the...more
A study conducted by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research reports that Americans are $6.6 trillion short of what they need for retirement. The figure is based on projections of retirement and income for American workers ages 32-64 and assumes a growth rate of 3% per year on current assets. To make matters even worse, this news comes amid recent reports indicating that a White House - created panel is considering...more
Retirement could still be a long way from you or maybe it is just right around the corner. It really doesn't matter as to how far or near it is, you must firmly start saving for the same from this very moment. But it is a fact that saving in current circumstances is not what it used to be earlier with immense rise in the living costs. Now you have to make investments to make your retirement successful, quite opposed to saving for it!Let's now look at retirement plans offered by the companies. Earlier these plans were quite sound but now after that Enron fiasco and whatever followed it, has made people wary of the company sponsored retirement plans. Now you have many other options of the retirement investment:Firstly, you can make investments in bonds, mutual funds, stocks, money market accounts and certificate of deposits. You need not tell anybody that the returns from these schemes will be used towards your retirement. Here just let your funds grow over the time. When these investments mature you can make re-investments again and let these grow over the time.You can also opt for IRA (Individual Retirement Account). This is very popular investment vehicle where no...more
Did you know that the orders outlined in a divorce decree regarding child support, custody, and visitation can be modified after a divorce is final? If circumstances change after your divorce is finalized, an Austin divorce lawyer can assist you in amending the existing court order. There are several different circumstances that may...more
Divorce Lawyers In Fredericksburg VA:The Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Fredericksburg Virginia the family Residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons: it may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash in this economy, costs a...more
Divorce Lawyers Roanoke VA:Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Roanoke Virginia the family residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons: it may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash in this economy, costs a substantial amount of money to maintain property in Roanoke Va, and has implications of federal and state tax liability.As if you do not have enough to worry about, your family's emotional attachment to your family or vacation home in Roanoke Virginia, can cause you to make an irrational or poor decision while going through a divorce in Virginia. If you decide poorly, your family may be haunted by it for years afterwards.To eliminate future woes, take a moment to think over these Frequently Asked Questions of Family Law Attorneys in Roanoke Va.:1. Should you sell your family's home?2. Should you keep it until the children are grown?3. Should you keep it - buying out your soon-to-be-ex-spouse?4. Can either of you afford to keep it after the divorce?The sale of the home and the division of the net proceeds frequently occur well after the divorce. You'll need to plan...more
A life spent working hard and saving every penny implies comfortable living post retirement. This is an idealistic assumption if the right retirement investment plan is not made. Today, there are several providers who promise to take...more
Divorce Lawyers Staunton VA:Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Staunton or Waynesboro Virginia the family residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons:...more
The Indian share stock market is incomplete without the two primary bourses the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, both based in Mumbai. It is the BSE stock that started the capital market trend in the country around 135 years...more
Many investors believe they must save for retirement. This is not necessarily true. Investors first determine how much to save for retirement & achieve their fiscal purpose.Initially, let us have a look at how much to save for retirement right now....more
A Tampa Divorce Lawyer explains AlimonyAlimony is a essentially a court ordered payment from one spouse to the other after a divorce. There are two main alimony types that can be awarded by the court, Rehabilitative and Permanent. Rehabilitative...more
Because of todays fast-paced world, most people do not think what they would be doing when they are already 50 years of age. They would only start to think about it when they are already on their late 40s which would, oftentimes, lead to wrong plans...more