Business Columns
Can I lower the interest rates on my credit cards?
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The simple answer is: It never hurts to ask. A study conducted by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group found that more than half (57 percent) of those who called their credit card issuer and requested a lower interest rate were successful. On average, the rate was lowered by between 7 and 10 percentage points. Read story
Own bonds? Be prepared for rate hikes as rates rise
Sunday, March 7, 2010
If you own bonds, keep this in mind: Bond prices typically drop when interest rates rise. If rates were to escalate, then, and you own a sizable amount of bonds, particularly long-term bonds, the value of your portfolio could show a noticeable decline. Read story
IRS changes business audit practices this tax season
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010
There are some significant changes in the way the IRS targets businesses for tax audits and how it conducts them. Read story
A few simple steps can save you from a watery mess
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010
Water damage can dampen your day. Each winter, approximately 250,000 families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted by water pipes that freeze and burst. Read story
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- In the first week of January the IRS mailed letters
- It’s time to review, rebalance investment portfolios
- Do you need an umbrella for your next rainy day?
- Tips for investors that can save tax-time stress
- Smart financial moves can brighten holiday season
- 2010 could be key year to consider IRA rollover
- What to do when your bumpers meet some antlers
- Roth IRA conversion now available to more people
- Have you built your investment pyramid yet?
- Simple strategies help start saving for retirement
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