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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