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Tax Guide
Featured: What to Do if the IRS Comes Calling
*Daily tax tips
*Forms and rules
*FAQs
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Your Budget: Smart Spending |
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Why Grocery Bills are Going Higher
Grocery bills are likely to continue climbing this year, but it's not all because of the cost of food. There's also the price for getting food to market in a period of rising fuel costs.
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Your Future: Saving & Investing |
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New Rules Will Reduce Lump-sum Pension Payouts
Under new rules reducing the value of lump-sum pension payouts, younger workers especially may find that by they time they retire they will be better off opting for a monthly check rather than a one-time payment.
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Your Home: Real Estate Matters |
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How to Get a Hot Deal in a Cool Market
This may not be the best time to enter the real estate market -- especially as a seller -- but for many people, staying put is not a choice. Here are some hints for making the best of a cold market, whether you are a buyer or a seller.
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Your Job: Workplace Issues |
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Special from CSMonitor.com
Amid Layoff News, Many Companies Are Hiring
While the headlines focus on job loss and unemployment, the fine print includes the news that the economy is creating jobs almost as fast as it is shedding workers. Some companies are capitalizing on the downturn, while other industries are growing despite the economy.
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 The IRS to Send Out an Economic Stimulus Payment Notice
The IRS will be sending out an "Economic Stimulus Payment Notice" with instructions and the 1040A form that retirees and low-wage workes will have to file before October 15th, 2008. (Produced for AARP)
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Options for the Current Housing Market
The current housing market can be intimidating for both buyers and sellers. One company isn't letting the real estate crunch prohibit you from exploring your options. (Produced for OptionPros)
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What Bush's Economic Stimulus Means for Taxpayers
130 million taxpayers are eligible to receive their share of the economic stimulus, but questions remain about how much people will get, and when they'll get it. (Produced for H & R Block)
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Late Breaking Tax Changes
It is not easy to keep up with all the latest tax law changes, and how they affect your tax return. You may end up leaving money on the table. (Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.)
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PMI Deduction
Homeowners may be able to deduct mortgage insurance premiums, aka PMI, that they paid on mortgages taken or refinanced since 2007. (Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.)
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New Dependent Rules
If you provided support for a child who is unrelated to you, you may be able to claim a deduction due to new rules for dependents. (Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.)
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Considerations for Senior Taxpayers
If you are 65 or older, you are entitled to a larger standard deduction. This is one of many tax benefits that many senior citizens may overlook. (Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.)
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Life Changes
When you experience a life change, it is probably a good idea to seek out a trained and experienced person to help with your tax return. (Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.)
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Turning The Big 4-0 Ranks #1
Turning 40 is the number one reason for most Americans to start saving. However, financial professionals say you should begin saving as early as possible. (Produced for AXA Equitable)
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Personal Finance Topics |
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Your Budget
Running your household: credit and debt, shopping, insurance, savings and education are among the everyday issues included in this section.
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Your Future
Saving and investing: This section includes reports on stocks and bonds; mutual funds; 401Ks, IRAs and other retirement plans, among other useful topics.
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Your Home
Real estate finances: Helpful information for buying or renting a home and for managing mortgage debt.
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Your Job
About your career: Finding a job, coping in the workplace and advancement are some of the issues covered here.
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