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Realistic Credit Repair
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Who Gets What?
Estate planning for a second marriage.
Where's My Money?
Getting your utility deposits back.
One Income Beats Two
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Your Checking Account
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Correcting Your Credit Report
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Starting an IRA
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401k Plans Explained
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Inflation Fighters
We Plan to Celebrate With A Trip to Hawaii!
"In January 2010, for my husband's 30th birthday, we are planning to take a trip to Hawaii to celebrate our newfound freedom," Christina said.
I Paid for Cable I Didn't Watch!
"In the last 2 years, I've consistanly watched less than half the channels I was getting and have been paying over $1,300 a year for it," Ryan said.
We Paid Off Over $300,000!
"Today the last payment to a debt cleared the bank. We have paid off, including interest (but not the house), $307,501.85!!!! We own our lives for the first time in 15 years!"
Check the Paper Statements!
"Since we did it all online and never checked the statements themselves, we weren't counting for the interest rates," Heather said.
No college, money left over
Is the saved college money wasted if the child decides that school is not for him or her?
I just feel whipped
Lisa has a very bad thought ... is there ever a point where you CAN'T make an impact on your money?
College savings for five kids!
The hardest part of saving so much money for so many college expenses comes sooner than you think.
I Now Feel More Secure and Confident!
Tari grew up thinking how she would always have a car payment and house payment. However, now she realizes that was false!
Now We Have Hope!
"I can still hardly believe it. The reality of it hasn't completely sunk in. Now we have hope, which is something we didn't really have 6 months ago," Tammy said.
Bankrate's 2008 Tax Guide
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Bankrate's tax tools, terms and training will help you through filing and beyond. |
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Tax Calendar
April 15 isn't the only important day for taxes. Bankrate's tax calendar provides you with many others to circle.
Tips and Tools
A tax tip a day plus an array of tax tools, terms and training will help you through filing and beyond.
Filing and Refunds Get it done right the first time with this advice on free filing, e-filing, documentation and refunds.
Forms and Charts Search here for all the new tax rates, exemption and deduction amounts, plus estate and gift tax exclusions.
Realty and Capital Gains Home, sweet home. It's likely your biggest investment and it affords you some great tax breaks to boot.
Family You care for your children and dependents all year. At tax time Uncle Sam may take care of you.
Work Take advantage of benefits at work and you may find your job even more rewarding at tax time.
Investments Investing wisely is key to your wealth-building strategy. Keeping your gains from the IRS is, too.
Education Take some of the sting out of the ever increasing cost of college by applying these tax-favored options.
Retirement Whether you're self-employed or work for others, many tax-advantaged retirement vehicles are at your disposal.
Philanthropy Even the IRS has a heart. Giving to charity can be a wise tax move, as long as you follow the rules.
Calculators Tax calculators to help make your tax preparations easier than ever!
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Banks that go green
A 'green' snapshot for Earth Day, 2008: How some U.S. banks are making environmental eco-friendly moves.
More landlords accepting rent payments by credit card
While acceptance is hardly universal, a growing number of landlords allow paying rent by credit card.
Retired, with little income, big tax bill
Living just off her Social Security income, a 72-year-old woman asks columnist Alan Klayman how to go about paying her property taxes on such a small fixed income.
Managing debt while in retirement
Debt complicates the calculation on how much you'll need to retire in comfort, says 'Maturing Loans' columnist Alan Klayman.
Universities deal with tuition paid by credit card
With tuition costs rising and credit tightening, more students are opting to pull out the plastic to pay for their classes. Not all colleges like it....
Preparing kids for credit card management
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When credit cards are compromised by thieves
When credit card account information is stolen, the thief uses your card information to request a change in the billing address and an additional card. The thief can then use your account for as long as it takes you to realize that your card has been compromised....