Year-End Tax Tips for Senior Citizens

1. Take a Senior Citizen Deduction

The IRS allows those age 65 and over to take an additional deduction worth $1,350 for single filers or $2,100 for a married couple. This also applies to individuals who do not itemize their deductions because it is added to their standard deduction.

2. Claim Stock Losses Now

Those seniors with stock losses should consider taking them before year-end. Losses are used to offset any stock gains, including gain distributions from mutual funds. In addition to offsetting gains, seniors can claim up to $3,000 in losses per year to effectively reduce taxable income for 2008. Any losses in excess of that amount are carried forward to future returns.

3. Seniors Seeking Cash Should Consider a Reverse Mortgage

Income earned from a reverse mortgage is tax free, meaning that seniors in need of cash can unlock the equity in their homes as a lump sum payment in 2008 with no tax implications. A reverse mortgage remains a viable financial tool for those 62 and older because it does not take into account credit history or a borrower’s current financial situation.

4. Pay Outstanding Medical Bills Now

An individual with either a low taxable income or large medical expenses should consider paying all outstanding medical bills before the end of the year as an additional deduction. This would include supplemental health insurance, doctor bills, hospital bills and prescription drugs. Eligible deductions also include medical mileage, the number of miles traveled to and from the doctor, pharmacy, or hospital.

5. Be Aware of Social Security Income Threshold

Those senior citizens who continue to work while drawing social security should be aware of mandated income thresholds. If income exceeds $25,000 for one person or $32,000 for a married couple, then social security begins to be counted as taxable income. This can be a large burden on senior citizens. If a senior is close to these income limits, they should consider pushing some income into next year to protect all of their social security from income taxes.

6. Understand IRS Rules for IRAs

The IRS requires taxpayers to begin withdrawing funds from their IRA’s in the year after the year they turn 70 and one half. In most cases, seniors should begin withdrawals in the year they turn 70 and one half. By waiting until the following year, seniors would be required to make two withdrawals, potentially entering them into a higher tax bracket.

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PURPLE IRIS

There comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will..
So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future..
Give these flowers to everyone you don't want to lose in 2009,
Including me, if that's what is in your heart

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HOW DID THIS ONE GET BY ME?

I found this gallery at news.aol.com

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GET A GRIP ON CREDIT CARD DEBT

While consumers are being urged to spend this holiday season to help bolster the economy, those who do may face big credit card bills in January.

Me, Cary Feldman right here from Waynesville/Maggie Valley I am urging consumers to make “getting out of debt” their New Year’s resolution.

In tough economic times such as these, I expect even more people to resolve to work on lowering their debt in 2009.

Statistics showing that 61% of Americans carry revolving credit card debt, with an average $10,678 balance. Atop that, the average consumer is expected to spend $832.36 on holiday merchandise.

That cost, along with previously racked up debt, and an unstable economy creates the incentive to take active steps to address the problem as soon as possible.

Here is what all reputable credit counselors encourage consumers in debt to do:

1. Stop Charging. Adding to your existing debt will only make the problem worse and counteract any other steps you take to pay down your balance.

2. Transfer Balances. Call your credit card issuers and try to transfer all of your balances to the card with the lowest interest rate. If this isn’t possible, make minimum payments on the cards with the lowest rates and pay as much as possible on the highest interest cards until they are paid off. Once you get down to one card, continue paying as much as you did to the highest interest rate card.

3. Asses Your Total Debt. Once you determine the total, use an online debt repayment calculator to experiment with different payment amounts to see what type of realistic monthly payment you’ll need to make to pay off the cards. Try the free calculator at: www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/creditcardpay.asp.

4. Increase Your Income. When you don’t have enough income to have funds remaining after expenses, the only alternative is to increase your income. Use as much of that extra income as possible to make additional credit card payments. Some income options include working overtime, seeking temporary part-time work and selling stuff on Amazon, eBay, Craigslist or through newspaper classified ads.

5. Focus. This plan will work if you maintain focus. Paying off your debt must become a priority for the duration of your plan.

There will always be temptations to charge a vacation, buy a new car or do home-improvement projects. Being conscious of every spending decision will help you meet your goals.


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YOU MAY NEVER SEE PRICES THIS LOW AGAIN IN WESTERN NC

As a buyer, you have a number of factors on your side at this moment. 1. The general market. Sellers have dropped their prices and they are often ready to make deals so that they can move on with their plans. 2. At this time of year in this area, many sellers are facing the 'slow' winter months, so are thinking about their home not selling until the spring. Once we move to the New Year, they are less likely to deal as the warmer months seem closer on the horizon. Therefore, at the beginning of this season, great deals can be negotiated.
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CHRISTMAS DAY IN WAYNESVILLE

Ok, it's Christmas morning and I'm working at the coffee shop.

Readers: Cary, what happened to disconnecting over the holidays?
Cary: Well, it's a process. I'm leaving as soon as I'm done writing this email - I promise! :)

My tip this week comes in the form of two videos that I think are very inspirational and offer great messages.

The first reminds us that love knows no color, no religion, and, in this case, no species. Love simply is, and always will be, the greatest gift of life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sukkpkZLB6U

The second video literally sends chills down my spine each time I watch it. Each and every one of us has some amazing talents deep down inside of us. Don't be afraid to let it out! This guy finally did and amazed the whole world! check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA&feature=related

With that, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! Big things to come in 2009!!

All the best,

Cary

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN WAYNESVILLE

THOUGHT I WOULD DO SOMETHING FUN TODAY, SINCE THINGS ARE A LITTLE QUIET BEING THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS. ENJOY THE FOLLOWING:

THIS IS INTERESTING

Click on the Link for the year you were born and read the news for that year. Great for Children / Grandchildren too.

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ANOTHER REASON TO BE ANGRY AT CORPORATE AMERICA

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE,

IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS AND EVERYONE IS DOING THERE BEST TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY MOOD, ESPECIALLY CORPORATE AMERICA. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

http://www.moneymorning.com/2008/12/23/executive-compensation-at-banks/



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SPECIAL SANTA REPORT FROM THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS

REPORTING LIVE FROM WAYNESVILLE/MAGGIE VALLEY I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING YOU A SPECIAL SANTA REPORT. HERE IT IS LIVE FROM N.Y. - CLICK ON LINK BELOW

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GREAT COMMENTARY ON THE MARKETS

SEASONS GREATINGS FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. I TOOK A DRIVE THROUGH WAYNESVILLE YESTERDAY AND WENT BY ONE OF THE LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS. BUSY AS A BEE. PEOPLE GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
I CAME ACROSS A GREAT ARTICLE AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU.

Is Anybody Happy?
Published on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:09 PM Last Update: 23 hour(s) ago by Paul Pastore
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Just the other day I received a call from a seller who wanted to cancel his listing because he, “Wasn’t happy”.

What in the world makes people feel entitled to happiness just because they listed their home for sale? Listing a home for sale should make a seller feel ‘on the market’, not happy!

In the past month this seller had lost his job, was diagnosed with cancer, separated from his spouse, and his 401k lost half it’s value. I shared books, tapes, and time with him. He had breakfast with my Toastmaster group.

His property is receiving a steady stream of buyers, but no offers. He was told he needs to be patient and periodically yet aggressively reduce his price. But in addition to a sold sign, he wants to be happy.

In my opinion, it is imperative for Realtors to ask clients what they are looking for in an agent. In these turbulent times few people are happy. Many people smile, but few are elated. Agents need strong selling skills, bedside manner, compassion, and patience now more than ever before.

Agents are retained to secure a buyer in a reasonable time. They must be careful in wearing ‘too many hats’. I studied psychology in college, but I’m not a psychologist. Nor am I a priest, marriage therapist, grief counselor, or bosom buddy. I can’t sing, play a musical instrument, or make a seller happy.

Abe Lincoln said, “People are as happy as they make up their mind be”. Mr. Lincoln said that during the Civil War. Half the nation hated him. Southern Confederate soldiers wanted to do him harm. His wife was bipolar. He had a child die.

This is a wonderful time to count your blessings. Albert Einstein said, “Things that count, can’t be counted. And, things that can be counted, don’t count”. There is a reason for every season. Realtors sell houses, not happiness.

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Smell Like A Whopper, Burger King Launches Body Spray

Smell Like A Whopper, Burger King Launches Body Spray

I know, this has nothing to do with real estate but i just could not resist. Click on the link below for the story about the newest fragrance to hit the market.


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PARADES TO BE HELD IN HAYWOOD COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

MAGGIE VALLEY-WAYNESVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
The Maggie Valley Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. The parade will travel from the Ghost Town parking lot to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. There will be free hayrides 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the festival fair grounds.
Waynesville's annual Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. Monday at the corner of Walnut and Main streets, rolls by First Presbyterian Church and ends just past Bogart's Restaurant. The annual Christmas parade is sponsored by Kiwanis, the Downtown Waynesville Association and the town of Waynesville.
I will try my best to snag a few good photo's for you!!!!!! Ahhh, mountain living at its best.

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STAGING TIPS FOR OUTDOORS

Low Cost Solutions for Landscaping
A Sellers Guide for Creating Outdoor Living Environments

Are you one of the many who are trying to sell a home in a down economy? To stand out in a competitive market, there are cost effective ways to spruce up the outdoor living environments, making your home one step closer to finding the perfect buyer.

Mulch – A clean, dark, double or triple ground layer of hardwood mulch hides beds that have been neglected or have become weedy. Kill the weeds prior to mulching by spraying them with Round Up a week before laying mulch. Buncombe County and Haywood County have wonderful mulch yards. For top quality, both Carolina
Mulch and Asheville Mulch Yard have delivery service and an excellent double ground hardwood. For large areas not needing a finely ground mulch, the Riverside Stump Dump offers a low cost solution with their single ground hardwood mulch for $10 per yard.

Add seasonal color - Choose an area that highlights one of the home’s best features and use seasonal flowers to draw the buyer’s eye to that area. Some designers like to use this focal point method at the end of a walkway or near the entrance. The colors of the flowers can be matched to the colors of the house
for a more unified look.

Add a bench – We’ve all heard the theory for baking cookies prior to showing a home to create an inviting atmosphere. It is a feast to the senses and creates a mood that this home is owned by happy people who
love eating warm, sweet cookies. The garden bench is this feast for the buyer who loves the outdoors. To know that someone enjoyed sitting in the garden creates the “cookie moment” that home sellers want to capture. A simple wooden bench is an inexpensive piece of outdoor furniture.

Overgrown Plants: If existing plants have become overgrown, the home can look outdated. Many landscapers still believe in creating green meatballs out of our native shrubs. These can make the home look out of style with what most homeowners are looking for which is a low maintenance, more natural landscape. If possible, remove these and start fresh with a few plants. The following plants are proven
winners.

Cherry Laurel ‘Otto Luyken’ – Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ – This is a wonderful, evergreen plant with deep, dark green leaves. It brings out great color and texture against stone and light colored homes. Plant
these at least five feet apart.

Ornamental Grasses – These are inexpensive, drought tolerant workhorses of the landscape industry. They like lots of sun and their blades and stalks can be left through winter, providing more texture in the garden. The only maintenance for these plants is to cut them back in about February so the new growth in spring
will show better. Pink Muhly stays relatively short (about 2-3’) and remains tidy, creating a purple mist as the fall seed heads develop. These grasses work well with boulders to create a natural feel.

Find a home for Clutter: Remove old hoses and unwanted pots from the yard. The IWANNA and Craig’s list will advertise free items wishing to be donated to those who will pick them up. This can be a win/win for all. A clutter free outdoor area creates the look of simplicity and a well loved yard.

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THE TIME IS GETTING CLOSER TO MOVE TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

O.K. ENOUGH OF THE NEGATIVE NEWS. READ THIS REPORT AND FOLLOW THE LINK FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS REGARDING THE UPTURN IN THE HOUSING MARKET IN CERTAIN AREAS.


Look on the Bright Side: Sales Jump in Ailing Markets
According to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS®, sales in some of the hardest-hit local markets are really starting to take off- proving once again that there are tangible indications that the housing cycle is beginning to come around.
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http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081202_realestateoutlook.htm

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WELCOME TO WAL-MART

A FRIEND OF MINE FOWARDED SOME FACTS AND FIGURES REGARDING WALMART- I DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE STATS CAME FROM BUT THIS SHOULD JUST MAKE YOU GO WOWWWWW


Before anyone who is gifted in math actually does the multiplication, etc., on this and wants to e-mail me that such and such figures aren't really right, I didn't look them up and didn't try to prove or disprove them. I suspect it all comes darned close to being the true figures. :-)


How Big Is Wal-Mart


This should boggle your mind!! And scare you as well!


1 . At Wal-Mart,Americans spend $36,000,000 every hour of
every day.

2 . This works out to $20,928 profit every minute! (I didn't check the math)

3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St.
Patrick's Day (March 17th) than Target sells all year.

4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target +
Sears + Costco & K-Mart combined.

5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people and is the largest
private employer. And many can't speak English or speak broken English.

6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the World.

7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than Kroger & Safeway
combined, and keep in mind they did this in only 15 years.

8. During this same period, 31 Supermarket chains sought
bankruptcy (including Winn-Dixie).

9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the
world.

10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which
1,906 are SuperCenters; this is 1,000 more than it had 5 years ago.

11. This year, 72 billion different purchasing experiences
will occur at a Wal-Mart store. (Earth's population is approximately
6.5 billion.)

12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart.

13. Let Wal Mart bail out Wall Street!!!

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