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What if the Mortgage Deduction is Eliminated?
Published May 10, 2013
The mortgage interest rate deduction is on the chopping block on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to reform the tax code and close the budget deficit. But would getting rid of the deduction entirely bring more economic instability?
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Pushed at an Open House, Yup that Happened to Me
Published May 10, 2013
The housing market is shifting to favor sellers over buyers. These are the lessons of a first-time homebuyer.
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Senate Passes Online Sales Tax Bill
Published May 06, 2013
The Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act Monday, giving states power to collect online sales tax from retailers outside their borders.
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Why Parents Don't Talk Money, And Why it Hurts Their Kids
Published May 06, 2013
While it’s clear financial literacy needs to be improved, there’s debate on who should be making the lessons: teachers, parents, or a combination of both.
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After Solid Comeback, What's Next for Netflix?
Published April 23, 2013
In fewer than two years, Netflix recovered from a major sell off trigger by a pricing misstep to become the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for 2013. But it's not all smooth sailing from here.
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Gold Bugs Seek New Shelters as Prices Swing
Published April 22, 2013
Gold used to be considered a safe haven in a volatile market, but last week’s 7% price drop has some investors fleeing the metal in search of more secure assets.
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IRS to Close for 5 Days Due to Furloughs
Published April 19, 2013
The IRS wills send out furlough notices next week to the agency detailing five days where the agency will be shut down. Will that mean fewer audits for taxpayers?
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Cell Phone Bill Shock Over?
Published April 17, 2013
We've all heard the horror stories of unsuspecting mobile customers opening enormous bills, but those days might be over. Starting today, phone companies must send customers four types of alerts when they are in danger of being charged beyond their normal plan price.
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Obama Has Worst Financial Year Since '08
Published April 12, 2013
Washington was gripped by budget battles in 2012, and new documents show it wasn't the best financial year for the first family, either.
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A Budget that Everyone Can Dislike?
Published April 10, 2013
The White House budget aims to find middle ground between the dueling parties, but, at the same time, both sides will find points of contention.
