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Making the pension decision

by admin | Mon, 03/22/2010 - 19:00

Whether you take the monthly pension or a lump sum payout, the decision will have lifelong effects.

6 ways to a successful savings plan

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:05

The younger you are when you start, the less you have to contribute to reach your long-term goals.

Mortgage audit won't help loan modification

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

An audit may find the lender to be at fault, but not necessarily amenable to a loan modification.

Avoiding taxes on a foreclosed rental

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

To avoid paying capital gains tax on a foreclosed rental, the homeowner has to consider bankruptcy.

Sell car to pay boyfriend's student loan?

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

You should sell the car to pay off his student loan, but if there's a balance, make him pay it.

IRA cash available before age 70½

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

You can take an RMD from your IRA at any point during the year you turn age 70½.

Rates fall again to new low

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

Mortgage rates declined again, and experts are uncertain whether they'll go up or down in the future.

3 ways to build a secure retirement plan

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

You can completely ignore your 401(k), or you can devote a few hours a year to keeping it on track.

4 tips for health care savings

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

Taking four simple steps can help you reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality of care.

2 big homeownership expenses to deduct

by admin | Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:00

These home-related costs get special treatment at tax time, thanks to modifications in the law.