• Landowner victim of real estate fraud

    • March 14th, 2010
    An imposter sells a property owner’s land out from under him in a case of real estate fraud.  Read More →

  • 6 tax terrors and how to overcome them

    • March 13th, 2010
    Admit it: You’re afraid of the 1040 tax form. Relax, we have the remedies to combat your fears.  Read More →

  • Paying cash? Ask for a discount

    • March 13th, 2010
    The discounts aren’t always huge, but businesses are willing to trim your tab if you pay cash.  Read More →

  • Drunk driving could cost $20,000

    • March 13th, 2010
    If that last drink pushes you over the legal limit, being arrested on a drunken driving charge could cost you.  Read More →

  • Let Uncle Sam help pay for college

    • March 12th, 2010
    The cost of getting that degree goes up every year, but there are some tax-favored ways to save for college.  Read More →

  • 6 ways to earn extra frequent-flier miles

    • March 12th, 2010
    You can still earn frequent-flier miles while your feet remain on the ground.  Read More →

  • Use your cell phone as a budgeting tool

    • March 12th, 2010
    You can use your phone to track expenses as you incur them by texting, e-mailing or tweeting.  Read More →

  • 6 ways to a successful savings plan

    • March 11th, 2010
    The younger you are when you start, the less you have to contribute to reach your long-term goals.  Read More →

  • IRA cash available before age 70½

    • March 11th, 2010
    You can take an RMD from your IRA at any point during the year you turn age 70½.  Read More →

  • Avoiding taxes on a foreclosed rental

    • March 11th, 2010
    To avoid paying capital gains tax on a foreclosed rental, the homeowner has to consider bankruptcy.  Read More →

  • Taxpayers abroad can limit US taxes

    • March 10th, 2010
    Shorten Uncle Sam’s global tax reach by claiming the foreign income exclusion. Here are some rules.  Read More →

  • Under 21? Credit cards hard to get

    • March 10th, 2010
    The new credit card law aims to protect those under 21. Here are options for getting cards.  Read More →

  • Why do you apply for a credit card?

    • March 10th, 2010
    Readers say what features are most important when they apply for a new credit card. Do you agree?  Read More →

  • Uncle Sam can help pay some adoption costs

    • March 9th, 2010
    Uncle Sam gives you a tax break to help defray some of the costs of your new family member.  Read More →

  • 7 steps to a 2010 Roth IRA conversion

    • March 9th, 2010
    Uncle Sam is offering IRA-conversion perks this year. Here’s how you can capitalize on them.  Read More →
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