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Overdrafts: An Involuntary Bank Bailout?

Gail Buckner — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:02:35 GMT

Although touted as a customer “convenience,” overdraft fees have been soaring. Last year, overdraft charges generated nearly $24 billion dollars for banks and credit unions. That’s 35% more than just two years earlier, according to the Center for Responsible Lending.

Accounting Irregularities May Be on the Rise in U.S.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:08:24 GMT

Accounting Irregularities May Be on the Rise in U.S.

Tax Bill Boosts Reporting by Banks, Rich

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:41:52 GMT

A proposal to stop rich Americans from stashing assets offshore to evade taxes was introduced in Congress

Making a Mint Off Fake Coins

Gail Buckner — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:30:42 GMT

In addition to Prada handbags, Burberry scarves, UGGS boots, and DVDs of Hollywood movies, Chinese copycats have expanded their counterfeit offerings to collectible coins, including silver dollars and other rare U.S. coins. It’s perfectly legal. In China. It’s not here in the United States. The problem is, U.S. authorities don’t seem all that concerned.

Answer to the Age-Old Question: When Is Sex Tax-Deductible?

Gail Buckner — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:02:45 GMT

Answer to the Age-Old Question: When Is Sex Tax-Deductible?

Act Fast to Get Up to $8,000 Toward a Home

Gail Buckner — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:52:52 GMT

It may be too late for most first-time home buyers to cash in on free money from the government aimed at stimulating the housing market.

Parents: Get the Biggest Bang for Your Education Buck

Gail Buckner — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:33:00 GMT

This being “back-to-school” time, it should come as no surprise that ‘tis the season for companies in the education business to release the results of studies or surveys they’ve undertaken. I’ll share with you two that were unveiled earlier this month.

Be Careful About Betting Your Retirement On a Reverse Mortgage

Gail Buckner — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:40:09 GMT

Imagine that you’re 75 years old and your retirement nest egg is a long way from recovering from the hit it took last year.

It’s the Testosterone, Stupid!

Gail Buckner — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:43:35 GMT

Want fewer Maalox moments with your investment portfolio? Hire with a female financial adviser!

Avoid a Roth Conversion Tax Surprise

Gail Buckner — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Avoid a Roth Conversion Tax Surprise