7 Ways to Hard Times Can Cut Your Taxes
The tax code is still not your friend, but it does offer breaks that might ease the sting of hard times.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/your-money/2008/12/10/7-ways-hard-times-can-cut-your-taxes.html
Mortgage Rates in 2009: 7 Things You Need to Know
Mortgage rates have fallen recently and are at their lowest levels in over 4 years. What does the future hold in 2009? Here’s a look at where mortgage rates are headed in the New Year, the forces that will be influencing them, and how consumers can take advantage of the trends.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/real-estate/2008/12/11/mortgage-rates-in-2009-7-things-you-need-to-know.html?PageNr=1
Best Colleges for Making Money
In a new twist on traditional college rankings, SmartMoney took a crack at quantifying the long-term value of a college education. The result? A unique “payback” ratio for each school. Topping the list for public colleges is the University of Georgia with a 338% average payback. Texas A&M, Univ. of Texas, Georgia Tech and Univ. of Washington. For liberal arts colleges Washington & Lee tops list with a 145% payback and for Ivy League schools Princeton tops the list with a 132% payback.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/College-Planning/colleges-that-pay-off/
Also: Colleges That Pay Off article
9 Ways to Slash Your Phone Bills
Make these moves and hang up on exorbitant wireless and landline bills.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/9-Ways-to-Slash-Your-Phone-Bills/
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