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Welcome to the December 31, 2008 edition of The 1031 Exchange Carnival.  This is the last edition of the 1031 Exchange Carnival for 2008.  We will host our monthly carnival again each month in 2009 starting with our first edition which will post on Wednesday, February 4th.  Thank you to everyone who has submitted posts to our blog we have really enjoyed them and know our readers have as well.  Keep them coming in ‘09′.

KCLau presents How to manages monthly cash flow posted at KCLau’s Money Tips.

KCLau presents Christmas On A Budget posted at KCLau’s Money Tips.

investing strategies

Michael Cohen presents I’m Betting On Oil posted at Stock Investing.

Robert Brus presents Blog | posted at The Site Rush Preview.

Sandy Naidu presents Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme posted at FutureNestEgg.

Rob presents 20 Real Estate Investing Tips to Becoming a More Profitable Real Estate Investor posted at Two Wise Acres.

Joe Hayes presents Forex Tips updated Sat Nov 15 2008 12:13 pm CST posted at Restoring Your Finances and Your Faith.

Gerald M. presents How Trickle Down Affects You posted at Recession Money Matters.

Joshua Dorkin presents 1031 Exchange into Oil and Gas Royalties posted at Real Estate Investing For Real.

Michael Cohen presents Are TheStreet.com Ratings Great Contrarian Indicators? posted at Stock Investing Tips, saying, “Are snapshot ratings on sites like thestreet.com good indicators of what NOT to do?”

Raymond presents Review Of E*Trade Bank High Interest Savings and Checking Accounts posted at Money Blue Book.

Raymond presents Review Of EverBank Savings and Checking posted at Money Blue Book.

millionaireblog presents Act quick if you want to buy Gold or Silver posted at millionaire blog .co.uk, saying, “Now is the time to invest in bullion. Learn more about the demand for Gold and Silver over at Millionaire Blog where Chris talks about how you need to move fast in order to make a profit in 2009.”

real estate market

Joe Manausa presents Real Estate Supply And Demand | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog.

Pinyo Bhulipongsanon presents Five Secrets to Successful Real Estate Investing Partnerships posted at Moolanomy.

Joe Manausa presents REAL ESTATE TRENDS WORTH WATCHING | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The MLS is the only source of information that directly ties supply to demand, so I find that it is important to keep an eye on this set of information on a daily basis. The most important information is new listings, new sales, new failures, and new pendings (homes put under contract), and track these as an “average” or trend over time.”

mortgage/finance

 Junior presents Does The Big Three Crisis Mark The End Of Big Labor posted at Car Commentary.

tax implicatgions

Credit Shout presents Tax Benefits for the Middle Class: What You Should Know posted at CreditShout.

transaction tips

Erica O’Leary presents Home Improvement posted at Denisolead’s Blog.

Denis O’Leary presents Bathroom Remodel posted at Home Improvement.

Denis O’Leary presents Kitchen Remodel, Martinez, CA posted at Home Improvement.

Denis O’Leary presents A new top 10 list of Resolutions posted at LEAD Construction, saying, “10 ideas for a New Years Resolution.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of 1031 exchange using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Questions about 1031 Exchange, give Bankers Exchange Services in Walnut Creek, CA a call (877)989-1031 or visit our website at www.bes1031.com

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The Federation of Exchange Accommodators published a member update today addressing the growing concerns in the 1031 industry.  This information is disturbing and unfortunate.  Many exchange companies have been unable to survive during the current financial crisis being felt throughout our nation.

This information further strengthens the notion of how important it is to thoroughly vet your 1031 company before making the decision to have your funds placed in their care.  Here are the questions you should ask and the answers you are looking for:

1.  Are the exchange accounts segregated?  The answer should be YES, there is never a reason to comingle exchange funds with operating accounts or other exchange accounts.

2.  How are the exchange funds invested?  The answer should be in FULLY LIQUID ACCOUNTS, such as certificates of deposit, cash management, working capital, money market accounts, bankers acceptances or U.S. obligations.

3.  If having all of your exchange funds FDIC insured is important then you need to ask if the company is participating in the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program offered by the FDIC.  This program will ensure any amount of funds through a bank.  Certain restrictions apply so be sure to get all the details.

If you would like more information on 1031 Exchange give Bankers Exchange Services in Walnut Creek, CA a call (877)989-1031.  We are a bank owned intermediary.  We segregate all exchange funds.  We deposit all funds into money market accounts.  We are participating in the Temporary Liquidity program.

There has been a lot of press recently about the closure of Land Americas 1031 exchange company.  In an effort to keep the public informed and help any clients who are caught up in the untimely and unfortunate circumstances we have included a link to the site where claims can be filed. 

We hope this will be of help to those who need it.  The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) is also diligently attempting to request some sort of tax relief for those affected by this situation.

For those who have questions regarding 1031 tax deferred exchanges please feel free to contact our office directly at (877)989-1031

Welcome to the December 3, 2008 edition of 1031 exchange.

KCLau presents Case Study: Financial Goals of a Malaysian working in Singapore posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Subscribe to my Newsletter to receive the Top Money Tips for Malaysians ebook.

What you will get:

* Top Money Tips e-book
* Budgeting e-book (a week after signing up)
* Insider’s tips not published here”

KCLau presents My Greatest Financial Fears posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Everyone will encounter several personal fears as they go through their life phases. There is one fear which most of us will definitely have to deal with and that is financial fear. I have listed down below several financial fears that the majority of us will encounter.”

imarketing4s presents Cheap Debt Consolidation: Regain Your Financial Freedom posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

imarketing4s presents How Do I Know If I am Eligible For Student Loan Debt Consolidation? posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

KCLau presents Buy term and invest the difference posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “In this post, I will share my view about the reality and practical part of making use of this well-known strategy of buying term and investing the difference.”

KCLau presents If either one of the joint-account holder dies, who gets the money? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Let’s say you have a joint account with your spouse in a local bank. Due to an unforeseen accident, your spouse passed away (touch wood). Are you entitled to withdraw all the money in the account, say RM100k? The answer is not simply a “yes” or “no”. It actually depends on the bank’s rules and regulations. What I learn is that there are three possibilities.”

escrow/settlement

Debt Wizard presents Credit Cards- What To Look For posted at Money Help, saying, “The right credit card for you depends on your spending habits and if you are able to fully pay off your credit card each month.”

investing strategies

Investing Angel presents Investments To Avoid posted at Stock Tips, saying, “Some investments to avoid – especially in the coming recession!”

Scott Miscall presents Investment Property and Fixer Upper Homes posted at Should you Consider Hard Money Finance?, saying, “Hard money finance can be a means to an end for some people and it can be beneficial. But, it really should be thought of as a last resort and not something to bank on for a long term solution.”

Market Breaker presents It?s Been A Brutal Year posted at Stock Investing Tips, saying, “This year has been the worst year for the stock market since the Great Depression.”

Jayson Gibson presents Hope for Homeowners Act of 2008 ?What’s At Stake? posted at New Homes Section Blog, saying, “Information about the Hope for Homeowners Act of 2008. Details about problems in our current economy and how each problem relates to the Hope for Homeowners Act of 2008.”

Investing Angel presents Learning Financial Planning through Asset Allocation » Free Stock Market Investing Tips posted at Stock Tips, saying, “Some ways to learn about financial planning.”

The Fund investor presents Bear Market Mutual Funds posted at Mutual Fund Investing Tips, saying, “The one type of mutual fund investor that has made money in 2008 are those that have been investing in inverse mutual funds”

Lawrence T. presents Margin Loan | Types Of Loan – Types Of Loans posted at Types of Loans, saying, “A margin loan may be a good way of paying off credit card or as a source for other financing needs. Margin loans need to be used carefully though, since you want to avoid a margin call.”

William L. Exeter presents Keeping Wealth Just As Important As Making It posted at The 1031 Exchange Institute, saying, “Keeping wealth is just as important as making it.”

Lauren Rose presents Practicing in the Forex Market posted at Stock Markets Investment, saying, “Why you start practicing forex trading by playing many online games and simulations where you can learn many of its tips, tricks, and pitfalls.”

Michael Cohen presents Traits Of A Good Investor | The Stock Investor – Stock Advice And Tips posted at The Stock Investor, saying, “These are the three most importnat traits of a successful stock investor.”

Jessie presents Ode To The 4 Hour Work Week – A Book Review posted at My Investing Blog, saying, “So I just finished up the book 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. It has the standard self-promoting fluff that you have to dig through and weed out, but once you get through that, he’s actually got some pretty ingenious ideas that I think I may find myself implementing in the very near future…

legal considerations

Joe Hayes presents Political Jokes posted at Restoring Your Finances and Your Faith, saying, “Some really funny politically oriented jokes, just in time for the Election! Includes Barack Obama and John McCain related humor, and quotes from famous people too.”

William L. Exeter presents LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Closes Its Doors posted at The 1031 Exchange Institute, saying, “Discussion regarding the recent failure of LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services.”

real estate market

Keira presents Rent or Own – What’s Best Right Now? posted at Rich Leverage.

The Fund investor presents The Hidden Advantage Of Mutual Fund Investing posted at Mutual Fund Investing Tips, saying, “Mutual fund investing is a good way to prevent making investing mistakes.”

Joe Manausa presents How To Stay Calm In The Real Estate Market posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The entire financial world appears to be a scary place right now. Many people are starting to “smell opportunity” and yet are a bit too fearful to act on their instincts. The goal of this article is to get you to consider doing some homework and creating a decision matrix so that you can start to take advantage of the opportunities when you are ready.”

Joe Manausa presents Discover The Secret To Making A Perfect Home Buying Offer posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “There are so many infomercials and advertisements claiming that you can buy a home for mere pennies on the dollar that many potential home buyers are confused about what they should do.

The goal of this short article is to help you develop a mindset that will allow you to buy the home of your dreams without paying too much for the home.”

Joe Manausa presents Great News For First Time Homebuyers In Florida Real Estate posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “It is interesting to note that in these times of financial hardship for everyone that there seems to be an abundance of financial assistance programs out there for eligible homebuyers purchasing new or existing homes in Florida.”

For any questions on 1031 Exchange please contact Bankers Exchange Services in Walnut Creek, California toll free at (877) 989-1031.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of 1031 exchange using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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