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Obama, HUD considering home renters tax credit

President Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have proposed a home renter's tax credit to offset soaring rents.

Hardy's Hill House in North Deer Isle, Maine.

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Tax reform ideas make too much sense for Congress to understand

Tax reform proposed by the deficit commission would raise taxes from more sources and make it so everyone could pay a lower tax rate...

Friday, December 10th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Bush tax cut deal: the more you earn the more you benefit

The extension of the Bush tax cut deal includes across the board benefits, but the generosity of the tax breaks go up with income level...

bush tax cut deal favors passengers, not the driver

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Two Senate Republicans defect to help pass small business bill

A pair of Republican senators not seeking re-election joined Democrats to pass a bill providing credit and tax breaks for small business...

Thursday, September 16th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

529-savings plan does not necessarily provide quick cash

The 529-college savings plan isn't necessarily the quick cash option many advisers claimed it was in past years. READ MORE ...

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by

By Diane Bell

College fund for your child | Considering the 529 plan

Do yourself a favor and look into your state's 529 Plan and start your child's college fund today.

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 by

By Sarah Eicher

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Tax Incentives Help Families Afford College

By taking advantage of tax incentives, families find financial relief in paying for a good college education...

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by

By Laura M. Sands

Is It Better to Buy or Rent a House?

For years, it was believed that buying a home was better than renting one. Economic conditions have changed, however, and the question has become more complex...