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One more way to save on taxes (and help a child in the process)

Money ImageOkay, we’re really getting down to the wire now, with just one week left to file your taxes on time.
This year you actually have until April 17th because the 15th falls on a Sunday and the…
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ETF Tax Forms and Tax-Free Alternatives

Money ImageApril is here, which means warmer weather for most of us. Unfortunately, it also brings income tax time.
This year you get an extra day to procrastinate since April 15 falls on Sunday. A small…
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Some of My Favorite Tax Shelters

Money ImageIn last week’s column, I talked about the tax treatment of various types of dividend payments … and toward the end, I said you could avoid most of the issues by investing in a tax…
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EU Finance Ministers Meet In Luxembourg – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked:

European Union finance ministers meet in Luxembourg this morning to try to hammer out a financial oversight that would affect the entire EU (Bloomberg News)

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How do finance companies handle total car accidents?

negrito con sabor asked:

My car was totalled in an accident.
I was blessed to be able to walk away.

I had full coverage; but I don’t know how the finance company handles things.
Will they take the insurance check?
Will they help me get a new car?

The car was used and I have only made one payment.

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