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TAX TIPS FOR YEAR-END 2007: PART 2 by Rande Spiegelman, Charles Schwab

Nov 2, 2007 | comments: 13

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 10:08am EST

Just saw this thread. Glad I did. Excellent information. How will phased retirement affect retiree tax laws in the future?

You can't spend one side of the coin without the other by Money Editor

Sep 18, 2007 | comments: 11

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 10:07am EST

Always need a twist to encourage our kids to try something worthwhile.

My opinion on personal finance news: Inflation or interest rate cut? Which one do YOU want? by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven

Nov 30, 2007 | comments: 11

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 10:02am EST

Yep, oil prices go up and we get hit by an extra 20 cents at the bowser. Oil prices come down and we get a 2 cent drop in fuel prices. Go figure!

The Bottom Line: Home for the Holidays by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven

Nov 28, 2007 | comments: 20

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 10:00am EST

We're planning to move to one of these sunny belts. Three years ago, the place we intend to move to had record housing prices. Since then, they've come come in price up to 50%. Time to go.

The Bottom Line: The future of house prices, grocery store prices and keeping it straight. by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven

Nov 7, 2007 | comments: 25

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 9:58am EST

I think living within your means right now is sensible. Always been a fan of putting a certain percentage away for a rainy day.

FIVE OCCASIONS TO REASSESS YOUR PLAN by Rande Spiegelman, Charles Schwab

Oct 12, 2007 | comments: 6

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 9:56am EST

Change in marital status is a biggie. One day you're sailing along nicely and the next...

The Bottom Line: Homeowners be warned by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven

Oct 17, 2007 | comments: 23

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 9:54am EST

My wife is a real estate agent and while she has done okay, it's been a pretty frustrating time. Things will turn around...they always do in real estate. Just a game of patience.

The Bottom Line: Are you smarter than a high schooler? THE ANSWERS by Ms. Meacham: Money Maven

Oct 11, 2007 | comments: 22

JD D. Dec 2, 2007, 9:52am EST

I have been successful in broadcasting yet I was horrible in school. Not because I was dumb but because there was stuff there I didn't want to bother with. All I wanted to be was a journalist from the time I could walk! Some of the stuff above is interesting. Give me real world learning over classroom learning any day.

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