Melissa Batai
articles from Melissa
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Why Property Management Is a Great Business
Published 03/25/2013 by Melissa Batai
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you naturally social yet are a firm disciplinarian type? Are you detailed oriented and organized? If you like variety in your day and to do several different tasks, pursuing a property management career may be perfect for you. A property manager fills a specific niche and has many jobs to do. However, thanks to the many different skills required, this job is best suited for only a select few.
Filing Taxes – Mortgage Insurance Premium Tax Deduction
Published 01/29/2013 by Melissa Batai
The mortgage insurance premium tax deduction has been in tax law limbo for nearly a decade. The deduction was set to expire several times over, but each time, Congress extended it in time for tax season.
Retirement Planning: What Does Being Vested Mean?
Published 08/27/2012 by Melissa Batai
One of the best perks of being an employee — as opposed to self-employed — is that many employers offer a match to your retirement contributions. An employer match can be a powerful tool to help you grow your retirement savings more quickly. However, many employers do not let the employee access the money the employer contributes until the employee is “vested.”