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Ginnie Mae Bonds, Student Loans, Finding a Planner
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Ginnie Mae Bonds, Student Loans, Finding a Planner

Stephanie AuWerter answers questions on investing and college planning.

Jul 2 2009  |  Topics: College Planning, Student Loan, Education, Bonds, Mortgage, Financial planner
Citi Hikes Rates. Is Your Credit Card Next?
Debt

Citi Hikes Rates. Is Your Credit Card Next?

Here's what you can do to keep your interest rates under control.

Jul 1 2009  |  Topics: Debt, Credit Card
Tax Breaks for Helping a Struggling Relative
The Tax Guy

Tax Breaks for Helping a Struggling Relative

Helping to support a loved one? Uncle Sam offers some nice tax breaks.

Jul 1 2009  |  Topics: Taxes, Tax Filing, Consumer, IRS, Government
Is a Book the New Business Card?
Employment

Is a Book the New Business Card?

Entrepreneurs are looking for an edge by publishing their own wit.

Jul 1 2009  |  Topics: Employment, Business, Small Business
Deal of the Day

5 Factors That Determine Your Credit Score

Understanding the math behind your FICO score is more important than ever.

Jun 30 2009  |  Topics: Debt, Credit Card, Credit Crunch, Credit Score, Consumer, Retailer
Consumer Action

5 Housing Markets That Have Further to Fall

Think twice before buying a house in these cities any time soon.

Jun 26 2009  |  Topics: Real Estate, Housing, Mortgage, Economy
The Tax Guy

Michael Jackson's Death and Your Estate Plan

An odd truth: Tax change makes 2009 a better year to inherit.

Jun 26 2009  |  Topics: Taxes, Tax Filing
Retirement

The 401(k) Rollover Conundrum

Many brokers advise rolling your 401(k) into an IRA, but is that just a sales pitch?

Jun 25 2009  |  Topics: Investing, Mutual Funds, 401k, IRA, Broker, Brokerage Firm, Retirement
The Tax Guy

The Tax Implications of Foreclosures

Determine what you'll owe the IRS if you've foreclosed on your home.

Jun 24 2009  |  Topics: Taxes, Consumer, Spending, Housing, Real Estate, Mortgage, IRS, Tax Filing
Consumer Action

'Jon and Kate' Divorce? The Money Traps Ahead

In a big family, divorce presents unusual financial challenges.

Jun 23 2009  |  Topics: Marriage, Divorce, College Planning
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