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Financial News

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  • Row Over Riches

    Clive Palmer and his mining compatriots can claim credit for stymieing Aussie Labourites.

  • Bernanke Out Of Bullets But Not Bombs

    Federal Reserve's ability to buy assets and spark inflation is unlimited.

  • Five More True Tales From A Tax Lawyer

    Tilting at windmills and convincing the IRS that a client's ex-girlfriend deep-sixed his paperwork.

  • How To Stop The IRS Machine

    IRS computers grind out lots of incorrect notices demanding more tax. Here's how to fight the IRS computer matching machine.

  • When To Pay A Financial Pro

    Sometimes, you can save money by doing it yourself. Here's help deciding when you need professional tax, estate or financial planning help.

  • Retirement Planning Simpler If You Ignore The News

    Don't worry about the Dow or home sales. Instead, automate savings, stay out of debt and make sure your documents are in order.

  • Received An IRS Notice? 10 Simple Tips

    Don't panic, keep copies of everything, prepare for a long wait on the phone and consider hiring a pro if the bill is big.

  • How To Find Your Way Through The ETF Maze

    Index investing isn't simple anymore, but Index Strategy Maps can help you find your way.

  • How To Protect Your Bond Holdings From Rising Interest Rates

    Bonds--particularly Treasuries--might look like a safe haven in volatile times. Don't kid yourself.

  • Consider State And Local Taxes Before You Take Capital Gains

    Thinking of selling before rates rise? First consider the state and local tax bite.

  • How To Make Money In Overlooked, Small Cap Stocks

    Who says U.S. stocks have been duds the past decade? Not small-company specialist Michael Corbett.

  • Is Pension Consultant EnnisKnupp Still Still Free From Bias?

    In a field full of conflicts, pension consultant EnnisKnupp always bragged it had no baggage. So much for bragging.

  • Blockshopper.com Outs Rich Homeowners, Sparking Glee and Anger

    Brian Timpone is making powerful enemies and setting off privacy alarms by exposing the real estate doings of the kinda-rich.

  • Five Ways To Freeze Out Uncle Sam

    For those who dare to think ahead, today's down market and low interest rates offer great tax saving opportunities.

  • What's Fair When Splitting The Dinner Check

    Is it proper for a friend to ask you to pay more based on your finances or tax deductions?

  • Proponent Of New Real Estate Fee Exempts His Own House

    Joseph B. Alderman dreams of collecting ''reconveyance'' fees from every homebuyer. That is, except the buyer of his own home in Texas.

  • Iowa Egg Recall Figure Allegedly Hid Tracks In Ohio

    Jack DeCoster's role in troubled Ohio egg producer became target for state enforcers. Owner of second Iowa farm was also involved.

  • Seven Steps For 2010 Heirs

    There's no estate tax this year, but tangled new income tax rules apply. Here's how to thread your way through the morass.

  • Bad Information Leads To Common Financial Mistakes

    How to avoid mistakes that could impact your retirement.

  • Is ''Conflict-Free'' EnnisKnupp Selling Its Soul?

    Pension consultant that long touted its independence to join Hewitt Associates and Aon, which have brokerages and do underwriting.

Tax News

Provided by Bankrate.com

  • June 15 filing deadline for some

    Don't panic. This month's IRS due date only affects folks who must pay estimated taxes. But if you are required to submit a 1040ES, don't miss your payment or it could cost you more later.

  • Find the tax professional who's right for you

    You can protect yourself from tax scams by hiring a reputable tax preparer. Here are some tips to help you find a good tax professional.

  • Time's up! It's tax deadline day

    No more excuses. You must send something to the IRS by the deadline or face the consequences.

  • Coming up with tax cash

    If tax day is pay day and you can't pay the IRS, don't panic. Here are some options.

  • 10-point tax checklist

    Don't send your return until you complete this simple last-minute review.