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  • Taxing Times to Make You Crazy

    Published June 11, 2012

    You’re probably thankful for whatever tax refund you received -- but you may want to rethink that. 

  • Cutting College Costs, Part Two

    Published May 30, 2012

    More tips for saving money on college costs. 

  • Staring Down Scary College Costs? Get Creative

    Published May 18, 2012

    Even if you do not qualify for a federal aid package or one from the university your child chooses, there are plenty of ways to cut college costs.

  • Uncle Sam: Loan Denied!

    Published May 03, 2012

    You hand over enough to Uncle Sam and the federal government each year. Why also offer an interest-free loan?

  • The Document Drama of Refinancing

    Published April 25, 2012

    Getting ready for refinancing is no problem. Just  make sure you have every financial document you have ever produced, including the paystub from your sophomore year in high school when you worked at the Stop ‘n Shop.

  • Tax Tips for Procrastinators

    Published April 11, 2012

    Don’t waste time apologizing, procrastinators. Here are some last minute tips that mix quite well with your cooling coffee to get you to April 17th in the best shape possible.

  • Some Personal Finance Rules Are Meant to Be Broken

    Published April 06, 2012

    A lot's changed since 2008, including the idea that you should pour all your liquidity into your retirement fund.

  • Curb Appeal: Lowering Your House Assessment

    Published March 30, 2012

    Here’s how to bring down your property tax bill.

  • Small May Be Big

    Published July 25, 2002

    For a long time, big was king as big stocks were the favorites of Wall Street. But that's not the case any longer.

  • Brenda Buttner's Tax Tips

    Published March 28, 2002

    More than a million people have made the same simple mistake on their tax returns this year and it's delaying their refunds. It's easy to do and could happen to you.