Sunday, October 4, 2009

Another revolution coming in China

Another revolution coming in China

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/09/03/article-1210995-0645E3F8000005DC-211_468x286.jpg

Tens of millions of people aren't covered by any health insurance, and millions who had insurance have lost it as a result of the global economic crisis.

Despite the rise in health care spending, the population isn't getting any healthier. Infant mortality rates have stopped declining. Diseases once under control have re-emerged.

Too many people live in fear that they're only one illness away from poverty.

Yep, things sure are bad . . . in China. So bad that, in January, the Beijing government announced a plan to spend $124 billion by 2011 to provide some form of health insurance to 90% of the population.

That's a huge amount of money. Yes, the dollars being thrown around in our own health care debate are larger: The draft bill being debated in the Senate Finance Committee carried a price tag of $856 billion when introduced. But that would be the cost for 10 years.

The Chinese price tag of $124 billion for two years is impressively large when you consider that China is still a relatively poor country. U.S. gross domestic product hit $14.3 trillion in 2008, estimates the CIA World Factbook. The factbook puts the size of China's economy at $4.4 trillion, using the official exchange rate, or $7 trillion at what's called purchasing power parity. (Purchasing power parity attempts to adjust official figures to take into account what people in different countries actually pay for the same goods and services.)

How Entire Short Sell Process Works

How Entire Short Sell Process Works

http://www.mypage.com/manage/d/18146-3/businessman.jpgThe ‘Short sell’ is a term employed in many property circles, and the short sale of your house is a last ditch effort to delay foreclosure. Possibly to worst thing that might occur, is not having the ability to look after your obligations, and this is one of those things that in some worst case examples folk have taken their own lives. It is miserable pondering having your house go into foreclosure, losing your vehicle, and it is small wonder why so many get unhappy.

If you are looking at foreclosure and do not know what to do, there are some options you can use to protect you from bankruptcy or having an enormous fat black spot on your credit. It is known as the short sale. It is largely giving up your house for the sum you owe, and walking away from your debt. If you owe more than your house is worth, then your banks will have to accept your home and take the loss.

Now this is something that is a lengthy process, and you will have to open up and spill your guts out to people who are not your family. In the long run, it is better than having a foreclosure or bankruptcy on your record, and could even save your credit rating. If you are going to do this, you should start as soon as you can, and here are some things that will help you.

First thing you must do is educate yourself on what a short sale is and how much is concerned. A method to do this is to sit with a Realtor who’s experienced in the short sell process. The more experienced they are and particularly if you know them, they can act as a liaison between you and your banks. They can also help you with all of the calculations, like what your debt is on your residence compared to its worth, as well as any other debt against it.

Since every state has different laws about foreclosure, it is a good idea to get started right away, or you may lose your chance. Sit down and write your lenders a hardship letter, and you have to be formal about it, just explain the situation in detail why the short sell of your home is the only option, and be honest. When you are done, make sure that you have all the relevant papers stating the situation as well, so your lenders will know that a short sale is your best and only option.

Be prepared both physically and emotional to move quickly. Have your stuff packed and either moved into storage, or ready to move into a rental. Walk through your home, and let go off your emotions, and say your goodbyes. Get down to the basic living necessities, and that’s it. You may only have a short period of time in which the quick sales will take place and you may have to move at a moment’s notice.

You’ll find much more detailed info about the short selling of your house online, including realtors, lending agencies, and sites that may help you with the mathematical calculations required. You’ll be able to find out what the entire short sell process comprises, how much your credit might be effected, and even support groups that will help you with the strain in these uneasy times.

About the Author: