Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

The new bidders at tax lien auctions are seeking big returns.

Proposed higher taxes in France are creating homebuying opportunities.

Real estate investors are facing potentially higher capital gains taxes next year.

Wealthy homeowners and property investors may be hit with a confusing surtax.

Unresolved tax issues of the so-called fiscal cliff could raise the cost of selling property.

The volatile stock market is forcing investors to move into tangible assets.

With the cost of tuition, textbooks, kegs and Dayglo going through the roof, many Americans are beginning to doubt the value of a college education.

You might want to grab a potent potable for this one: Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy!” fame might be retiring pretty soon.