http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Get personal finance advice from Bankrate.com experts. en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:22:48 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Whether a settlement is taxed or not depends on the nature of the claim, not the lawsuit. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/is-elder-abuse-settlement-taxable.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/is-elder-abuse-settlement-taxable.aspx You may want to help with your fiance's debt, but follow these tips to protect your credit. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/don-t-let-fiance-s-debt-ruin-your-credit.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/don-t-let-fiance-s-debt-ruin-your-credit.aspx A refinance or home equity line or loan can be used to fund home improvement plans. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/refinance-can-fund-home-improvement-plans.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/refinance-can-fund-home-improvement-plans.aspx Foreclosure smears your credit report and can kill your chances of snagging a future mortgage. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/foreclosure-a-stain-on-your-credit-report.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/foreclosure-a-stain-on-your-credit-report.aspx You can save in a 529 plan for your child, and if he doesn't use it, transfer it to a grandkid. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/a-529-plan-is-great-for-grad-school-too.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/a-529-plan-is-great-for-grad-school-too.aspx Investors who seek financial planning advice may be best served by a "team" approach. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/financial-planning-requires-team-of-pros.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/financial-planning-requires-team-of-pros.aspx In a buyers' market, dicker with the seller to help finance a roof repair and ask for a cash credit. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/does-buyer-or-seller-pay-for-roof-repair.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/does-buyer-or-seller-pay-for-roof-repair.aspx The Toyota recall prompts Detroit to offer incentives to trade cars with the gas pedal problem. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/big-3-offer-discounts-after-toyota-recall.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/big-3-offer-discounts-after-toyota-recall.aspx Mortgage insurance premium payments will not hound a homeowner forever. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-insurance-won-t-last-forever.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-insurance-won-t-last-forever.aspx Not all Camrys are part of the Toyota recall. Find out what you can and cannot buy. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/toyota-recall-curtails-available-camrys.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/toyota-recall-curtails-available-camrys.aspx You may be broke, but you can get legal help to face a debt collector in court. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/don-t-skip-court-date-with-debt-collector.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/don-t-skip-court-date-with-debt-collector.aspx A modest return on a Series I savings bond will look like a pretty savvy investment over the years. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/modest-savings-bond-yield-looks-savvy.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/modest-savings-bond-yield-looks-savvy.aspx It takes time, a good market and homebuilding skills to claim $1.5 million in tax exclusions. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/capital-gains-tax-exclusions-of-1-5-mil.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/capital-gains-tax-exclusions-of-1-5-mil.aspx Finding an inactive savings account is a do-it-yourself project that does not require paid help. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/diy-search-can-find-lost-savings-account.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/diy-search-can-find-lost-savings-account.aspx Take these steps to dispute inaccuracies on your credit report. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/how-to-correct-a-credit-report-error.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/how-to-correct-a-credit-report-error.aspx