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Updated K-1 Schedule
I understand the extension of the Bush tax cuts required that the K-1 instructions and form be updated. Does anyone know when that will be completed? Thanks Frank
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Energy $$$ savings
This is interesting enough to post; saves real money. I hope some folks may find it useful. an earlier thread, I have had some serious energy efficiency difficulties. A 3.5 ton heat pumps runs on...
 
Many Banks May Resume Dividends
Âșnk%20dividends&st=cseI trust like everyone here already read the above article or reports of same. It is one of the few articles in the last several months that gave me hope that things are truly...
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teacher and 403b deduction
My wife is a teacher, and will probably retire in 5 years... She has her Teacher Retirement System pension (Illinois) which takes the place of SS contributions and later payouts. We also contribute to...
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2010 Schedule L
For the previous two years homeowners who claimed the standard deduction were allowed a little sweetner for property taxes. A cursory search couldn't answer my question so here it is: Was that benefit...
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Know anything about Dave Ramsey?
I got the following message from a relative of mine: I was reading about this guy Dave Ramsey in Money magazine. Have you ever heard of him? Is he a snake oil salesman. I looked him up on Google. The...
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Lots of Money Not Essential in Extreme Old Age
For those managing the affairs of an elderly relative or friend who is not swimming in money, I found this article helpful: Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate lines made me smile...
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Financial
How good are practice exams for Financial exam? My friends told me they are pretty good and he has passed many exams with their material. Let me know guys!
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Investment
What is the best short term investment for one's money with the highest return, with the lowest amount of risk? I'm invested in CD's and they give a good interest rate and very skeptical of the stock...
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Withdrawing from Roth 401k
I intend to withdraw my 2010 contributions to a Roth 401k. What can I expect in terms of difficulties doing it? TIA
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Ten Year EPS Data for Stocks?
Does anyone know of a free site that offers EPS data going back ten years? Morningstar now only offers for free the EPS data for the last five years.
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Holiday Greetings!
The reports are that shoppers have returned to the stores for Christmas. To me that means the economy is turning around. Should be an interesting (and hopefully prosperous) year.
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Social Media & Mirror Investing
I'm wondering how many of you saw the article in USA today about social media and "mirror investing"? Its an interesting idea and I was wondering what you guys thought about it? Thanks, Gene E....
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mobile financial apps a bad idea?
I wonder if financial apps for tablets or phones are a reasonable and safe practice? Some apps are known to be loose with your privacy, especially ones depending on ad revenue: anyone feel assured and...
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Tax package and Roth conversions
Does the package headed to the President include 2010's Roth Conversion benefits?
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