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Taxes: Paying With Plastic

March 22, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Taxes: Paying With Plastic Are you filing your taxes electronically this year? If so, and you happen to owe the IRS money… chances are you’ll be among the those who’ll pay with their credit cards. Money reporter Stacy Johnson has some advice on a less taxing option. (Runs 1:37) Are you going […]

Housing: Best Time to Buy in Four Years

March 21, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Housing: Best Time to Buy in Four Years It may be the best time to buy a house in more than four years. According to a report released recently by Cleveland-based bank National City Corp., together with financial analysis firm Global Insight, revealed that more than 88% of the 330 housing markets surveyed […]

Foreclosure Crisis: Is It Overblown?

March 20, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Foreclosure Crisis: Is It Overblown? A recent list of year-end mortgage foreclosure rates in 100 top metropolitan areas is drawing a lot of attention. The list showed the number of foreclosure filings in each metro area, the percentage of homes being foreclosed and the percentage change from the previous year. The news will […]

Finding Help With Your Money

March 19, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Finding Help With Your Money If your list of things you must do this year includes "Paying Down Debt", or "Saving More Money", then you’re in the right place. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explores Fiscal Fitness ’08 with some advice on finding help. (This short video clip runs 1:36) Are you trying to […]

Taxes: Do You Have to File?

March 18, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Taxes: Do You Have to File? Don’t you hate filing taxes? Well, millions of people don’t even have to file a return. But if you think that sounds lucky, you might want to think again. Our Money Talks editor Stacy Johnson explains in this video (runs 1:25) If you have a comment or […]

Foreclosures Hit Another All-Time High

March 17, 2008 by Malcolm Bond

Foreclosures Hit Another All-Time High How many more times must we hear this report? Foreclosures hit another all-time high? More home owners than ever are losing the battle to make their monthly mortgage payments. Over 900,000 households are in the foreclosure process, up 71% from a year ago, according to a survey by […]