No, it’s not too late to take steps to reduce your tax bill for 2009! Here are some ideas: Sell Stocks Now That You Were Thinking about Dumping. If you were thinking about selling some stocks that have gone down in value, make sure you do by the end of the year so you can [...]
Entries from December 18th, 2008
Things You Can Do Now to Reduce Your 2009 Tax Bill
December 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Banking, Budgeting
Tags: 2009 Tax Bill·Deductibel Expenses·Extra Mortgage Payment·Holiday Bonus·Increase Your 401K Deduction·IRA·Sell Stocks
Fannie Mae Discontinues Eviction of Tenants in Foreclosed Homes
December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Mortgages
The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that Fannie Mae announced that they will allow tenants to remain in their homes and avoid eviction, even if the property’s landlord is facing foreclosure. The new rules are expected to take effect on January 9, the expiration date of an earlier initiative announced by both Freddie Mac [...]
Tags: avoid eviction·Fannie Mae·foreclosed homes·Foreclosures·subprime loans·tenant eviction·tenant rights
Happy Holidays, Credit Card Users: Reform is on its Way!
December 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Credit Cards
In a year when any headline involving the term “credit” has been overwhelmingly negative, it seems that consumers may see some good news associated with credit shortly. New rules which were proposed earlier this year would prohibit credit card companies from increasing rates at will, with some exceptions such as those that apply to people [...]
Tags: credit·credit card changes·credit card reform·credit card rules·Credit Cards·credit news·Federal Reserve
