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5 Tax Changes That Could Surprise You
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5 Tax Changes That Could Surprise You

Lower tax rates are great, but some new rules could hurt you.

Now in Vogue: Grandpa's Gadgets
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Now in Vogue: Grandpa's Gadgets

More companies are adding style to their gizmos for aging boomers.

TAX BLOG

Filing Taxes Can Wait, Your Tax Bill Won’t

Getting an extension doesn't give you more time to pay your taxes.

Investing

3 Stocks With Big Dividend Bumps
Stock Screen

3 Stocks With Big Dividend Bumps

These firms recently gave their shareholders handsome raises.

U.S. Stocks Sink
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U.S. Stocks Sink

U.S. stocks fell sharply, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average be...

How to Deal With Inflation Risk in Retirement
Retirement

How to Deal With Inflation Risk in Retirement

Take inflation into account when planning for retirement.

Fund vs. Fund: The Great Currency Debate
The Economy

Fund vs. Fund: The Great Currency Debate

Why fund managers can't decide about the dollar -- and what fund investors should watch for.

Is the Dollar Still a Safe Haven?
Longshot

Is the Dollar Still a Safe Haven?

Kansas: As Mideast unrest spreads, the greenback is getting weaker.

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Spending

Is Customer Service Worth Paying for?
Deal of the Day

Is Customer Service Worth Paying for?

More companies are offering shorter wait times and other perks -- for a price.

New Rules for First-Time Home Buyers
Real Estate

New Rules for First-Time Home Buyers

New regulations have made buying a house harder -- but not impossible.

Me & My Car: Your Questions Answered
Autos

Me & My Car: Your Questions Answered

Columnist Jonathan Welsh answers readers' questions about automobiles.

Can Same-Sex Couples Finally File Jointly?
Taxes

Can Same-Sex Couples Finally File Jointly?

The White House says it won't fight challenges of gay marriage advocates. What about the IRS?

How Small Businesses Can Beat Deadbeats
Smart Ideas

How Small Businesses Can Beat Deadbeats

When customers are tardy in paying, businesses can sell their "receivables."

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ETF Assets Pushing $1 Trillion
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ETF Assets Pushing $1 TrillionVideo

Michael Iachini of Charles Schwab on the surge of ETFs and where the market is headed.

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The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards
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The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards

Will Americans' love affair with the shiny metal end in heartbreak or bliss?

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