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Entries from March 31st, 2010

Post Health Care Legislation – How Student Loan Programs Will Change

March 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Student Loans

President Obama signed the Health Care “fixit” bill yesterday, which contained several new laws relating to student loans. Critics contend the new laws consist of another government takeover. Proponents of student loan legislation say that it doesn’t do enough to address current and former students who are wrestling with education debt. The reforms contained in [...]

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Little-Known Business Tax Deductions

March 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Taxes

I’m sure I don’t need to remind you, but the deadline for filing personal taxes is a little less than 3 weeks away. If you haven’t filed yet, we may have some tips for you regarding business deductions. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize they may be able to deduct business expenses, even if they are [...]

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REPORT: U.S. Spending Up, Savings Down (i.e., Economic Recovery?)

March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Economy

Consumer spending may be up, but savings are down. What does it mean to a U.S. economic recovery and your own family’s economic sustainability?

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Government Mortgage Assistance Plan Announced

March 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Mortgages

On the heels of Bank of America’s pledge to forgive mortgage principal for people with adjustable rate mortgages, the government has announced a more comprehensive plan to help many American who are struggling with their mortgage payments. I have to say that the Making Homes Affordable Program HAMP was a complete failure. Only 170,000 homeowners [...]

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