Heads up… California needs money, so pay attention to the rules of the road!

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The Obama administration reportedly is changing the way it counts jobs created or saved by stimulus spending in a way that will make the programs look far more successful.

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A rent to own is just like any other kind of renting. However, if you are considering buying a property to be called your own, this might be a good investment choice for you. The down payment you make will be considered as part of the purchase price, and in a few years, the house you are renting will soon be in your own name.

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As the cliché goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. But, they’re intertwined. When you go to the great beyond, the government generally wants its cut, which is just under half the size of your estate, provided it reaches a certain size. Yep: The government can be your biggest [...]

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DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
* “I’m tired of managing property and dealing with tenants.”
* “I’ve got tenants/family members that don’t pay me enough, but I just don’t have the heart to raise their rent or kick them out.”
* “I refuse to pay all those capital gains . . . and [...]

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… What if you just let the 5 reasons to buy and the 5 reasons to wait cancel each other out, and buy for lifestyle? You a Housing bull? No thanks. Call me a lifestyle bull. A lifestyle bull in a now confidence sapped china shop. Maybe buy because that house you grew up admiring [...]

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Shun investments promising high rates of return — more return means more risk of losing your money. Instead, stash your cash in a savings account, money market mutual fund, self-directed IRA or certificates of deposit.
Dear Liz: I am 27 and make a great salary and commission for my age. I recently set a [...]

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There’s a lot of free stuff out there. Erin Burt of Kiplinger.com — one of our favorite personal-finance websites — has compiled quite the list of free items being offered this year. As is the way with any list of freebies, some items are more worthwhile than others; some are hidden gems, while [...]

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