Archive for November 19th, 2009

Don’t miss the tax cuts and credits offered under President Obama’s stimulus plan. Here’s a  brief roundup:
Cars: If you bought a car under the Cash for Clunkers program, you received a voucher worth $3,500 or $4,500. That amount was deducted from the price. No federal income tax is due.
Deductions are also available for state and [...]

Some people retire early by choice. Some reluctantly take a buyout package (they see the handwriting on the wall). Some lose their jobs before they’re ready. Whatever your situation, early retirement takes a lot of discipline. You might live another 40 years or more and don’t want your money to run down before you do. [...]

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