Taxes

Health Savings Accounts Come Under Fire

Critics say the plans benefit the wealthy, instead of those who need help with affordability of health care.

05/14/08 - 04:18 PM EDT

Why Tapping Your 401(k) Early Can Sting

The costs add up when you take money out of your retirement account early.

05/14/08 - 03:48 PM EDT

HSAs: Affordability Vehicle or Tax Benefit?

The health-insurance vehicle may be benefiting the people who need it least.

05/14/08 - 10:19 AM EDT

Six Steps to Ease the Pain of an Audit

Experts suggest wise moves to make before and after the IRS comes calling.

05/08/08 - 12:40 PM EDT

Three Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Accountant

Here are three tips that can make things easier next time April 15 rolls around.

Video

How to Be 'So Money' With Your Rebate

Farnoosh Torabi offers ways to give consumers some bang for their 600 bucks.

05/07/08 - 02:26 PM EDT

Article

When to Make Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts

You can avoid penalties by taking out the required minimum amounts.

05/07/08 - 10:44 AM EDT

Video

How to Use a Reverse Mortgage

If you're 62 and struggling to pay your bills, reverse mortgages can be a fast and easy way to get some cash.

05/02/08 - 05:38 PM EDT

Article

Fannie's CEO: Lenders Threw Prudence Out the Window

Fannie Mae's Daniel Mudd says we shouldn't expect the housing slump to end until 2010.

04/29/08 - 01:25 PM EDT

Article

Freddie, Fannie Take on Big Loans, Risk

Looser mortgage rules may help borrowers, but taxpayers could get a big bill if things go sour.

04/25/08 - 11:44 AM EDT

Article

No More Line of Credit for You!

More borrowers find their home-equity lines of credit frozen or canceled.

04/22/08 - 09:51 AM EDT

Article

Five Bizarre Entries in Banking Fine Print

Perhaps these convoluted disclosures aren't meant to let banks do anything they want. Maybe their lawyers just get paid by the word.

04/21/08 - 04:07 PM EDT

Article

Get Customers to Spend Their Tax Rebates With You

There's no reason why your small business has to let the big box retailers gobble up everyone's $600.

04/21/08 - 10:13 AM EDT

Article

How to Choose a Financial Planner

You've decided you need help managing your money. Here's how to find the expert who's right for you.

04/20/08 - 08:19 AM EDT

Article

Foreclosure Act Does Squat for Homeowners

The measure is little more than a gigantic tax break for homebuilders.

04/15/08 - 03:51 PM EDT

Article

McCain Edges Away From Bush With Economic Plan

The GOP nominee tries to distance himself, but tax-cut proposals align him with the president.

04/15/08 - 01:05 PM EDT

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