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Bush to Taxpayers: I Don't Need No Stinking Law to Spend Your Money

Bush and Paulson use TARP funds for car companies without legal authority. read more »
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What if Your Employer Stops Matching 401(k) Contributions

This article describes possible strategic responses by employees if their employer stops matching 401(k) contributions. read more »
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New Rules for Capital Gains Taxation of Second Homes

Beginning in 2009, the IRS will apply different rules for taxation of capital gains from second homes, vacation homes, and rental homes. This artic[...] read more »
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Building a Retirement Emergency Fund

An emergency fund in retirement is needed to protect your investments more than your cash flow. This article describes one way to build that retirem[...] read more »
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Tools to Analyze our Retirement Portfolio

There are online tools that help you evaluate whether your investments will outlive your retirement or vice-versa. This article discusses some of th[...] read more »
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Can the Deflation Equation Produce Good News for the U.S. Economy?

Deflated consumer prices, increased purchasing power, and increased business credit can combine to re-start a depressed economy. read more »
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Trying to Shine Light into our National Money Hole

Government bureaucrats refuse to disclose beneficiaries of, and collateral for, bailout funds. read more »
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Money, Muffin Tops, and the Future of Healthcare Costs

Will future healthcare systems charge overweight consumers more? read more »
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Your Home as an Investment? Let's Re-think This.

It's time to think less about our homes as appreciating investments and more as a provider of tax free shelter services. read more »
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Reasons to Delay Taking Social Security until Age 70

For those having the option, there are benefits for you and your spouse to waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security. read more »
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What's Gone Wrong with Municipal Bond Funds?

With muni bond funds sharply down, investors are looking for answers. This provides a few. read more »
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This Week in Financial Deception, Hypocrisy, and Corruption

Wall Street, car companies, and politicians combine for a particularly sad week in finance. read more »
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Year End Income Tax Guide (Part 2)

Tax law changes, tips and strategies for 2008-2009 read more »
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Why I Like I-Bonds in My Retirement Porfolio

I-Bonds provide important advantages when used as a component of your retirement planning. read more »
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HGTV's "My First Place": Where are the Hazardous Content Warnings?

First time home buyers make multiple mistakes in financing. read more »
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