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Ten tax moves to protect yourself from the fiscal cliff
Americans are facing an unprecedented tax increase of nearly $500 billion on Jan. 1, 2013, from the so-called "fiscal cliff." Are you ready? Here are 10 year-end tax strategies I recommend:
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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Major gay marriage cases in federal court and where they stand
Battles over same-sex marriage have been raging in the federal courts for several years. Two could reach the US Supreme Court within a year: one challenging California's ban on gay marriage under Proposition 8, and the other seeking to invalidate the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Here are the cases to follow.
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Seven retirement questions you need to answer
Retirement planning isn't easy. Nearly half of Americans don't feel financially prepared to live to age 75, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. But the process is a lot less burdensome if you break the task down into simpler parts. Here are seven questions to ask as you plan for your long-term financial security in retirement.
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Mutual funds: Investors battle the bear
A stock-market sag spilled into the second quarter, leaving little to be gained.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the farm bill, the dollar's power, and whale-inspired technology.
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Opinion: An expat's view of the falling dollar
Even Europeans are worried about this trend.
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Tax rebates: How big a boost?
The $107 billion stimulus is now flowing to taxpayers, to spend or save as they see fit.
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U.S. deficit at record high and rising
The federal deficit hit $311 billion for the first half of fiscal year 2008, up from $162 billion the year before.
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Will the Simple Return end April 15 tax agony?
Thousands of Californians will use the program, which provides taxpayers with filled-in statements.
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Opinion: Good news about the US labor market
Despite recent job cuts, employment trends suggest a mild recession.
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Should Congress help borrowers?
Lawmakers are finding it difficult to mount large-scale help for homeowners.
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Mutual funds: A ride reserved for the strong at heart
The first quarter of '08 witnessed many investors shifting from stock- to money-market funds. They may miss out on a recovery.
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Bernanke: Bear Stearns collapse threatened economy
At a congressional hearing Thursday, the Fed chairman defended the rescue of the investment bank.
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Opinion: Taxes – my patriotic duty
Quit grumbling. Pay up and be grateful!
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Paulson proposes major new role for the Fed
The central bank would oversee all financial markets, under a new plan.
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Bernanke and Paulson: economy's two key crisis managers
The Fed chairman and the Treasury secretary face tough scrutiny as policymakers.
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Paulson outlines fix-it plan for credit crisis
Treasury secretary calls for tighter reins on financial markets as mortgage turmoil continues.
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Fed's bold $200 billion move
The central bank's unusual cash infusion aims to keep banks lending.
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To fix U.S. credit mess, timing is critical
Risks rise if the Federal Reserve and Treasury move too slow – or too fast.
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Iraq war cost estimates run into the trillions
New book says war will cost at least $3 trillion before it's over.
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Financial Q&A: Options few when U.S. Savings Bonds mature
If you have questions about finances, e-mail us at: work@csmonitor.com
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The Monitor's View: How not to rescue home loans
Let bankruptcy judges and bureaucrats set mortgage rates? Congress needs to think twice.
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Subprime fallout: Who's stuck with $400 billion in losses?
How asset-backed securities tied to risky mortgages and US consumer debt are affecting investors around the world.
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Will the bull market survive the storm?
Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.
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