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Keep paying mortgage in bankruptcy

July 6th, 2009 Comments off
As long as you continue to make your monthly house payment, the bank won't foreclose.

Will you be paid interest on a tax refund?

July 6th, 2009 Comments off
Don't think of it as a bank, but the IRS will pay interest to you under certain conditions.

Taxes fuel retirement plan debate

July 6th, 2009 Comments off
Taxes fuel the debate about whether to choose Roth or traditional retirement savings plans.

‘Soft inquiry’ won’t hurt credit score

July 5th, 2009 Comments off
Creditors who look at your credit report do not see soft inquiries, which do not damage your FICO score.

‘I do’ also means ‘I’ll pay’

July 5th, 2009 Comments off
After you're married, it's too late. You're just as responsible for his debts as you are your own.

Is agent commission negotiable?

July 4th, 2009 Comments off
When it comes to real estate agent commissions, you usually get what you pay for, says the Real Estate Adviser.

Roth IRA beats 401(k) in key ways

July 2nd, 2009 Comments off
A young worker may find a Roth IRA to be superior to a 401(k) when saving for retirement.

Electric cars get a boost

July 2nd, 2009 Comments off
The government has paid billions to Ford and Nissan, but tiny Tesla stands to benefit the most.

Should you buy Top Tier gas?

July 2nd, 2009 Comments off
Lower tier gas can hurt your engine over time. If your car's manual says to use Top Tier, heed it.

Illness doesn’t cancel out debt

July 1st, 2009 Comments off
Decide how much you can pay once you're well and working again, and map out a payment plan with creditors.