Homeownership

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  Capital gain exclusion applies to foreign home

  U.S. citizens living abroad pay tax on income and gains, though foreign home gain may be excluded.

  2 min read Dec 07, 2010
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  6 tips to make a case for property tax cut

  Your property taxes might be high, but there are ways to reduce them.

  4 min read Nov 23, 2010
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  401(k) withdrawal rules can be tricky

  You lose the separation-from-service exception to avoid a tax penalty if you roll over funds to an IRA.

  2 min read Nov 09, 2010
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  Neighborhoods where home prices don’t fall

  As values implode nationwide, find out how some neighborhoods are able to buck the trend.

  3 min read Oct 08, 2010
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  Will seller financing sell your home?

  Can’t sell your home? Offering seller financing may lure potential buyers. But there are risks.

  3 min read Sep 28, 2010
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  6 ways to save money on home maintenance

  Be kind to your house: DIY home maintenance can help preserve it and save on costly repairs later.

  4 min read Sep 13, 2010
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  7 steps to becoming a one-income family

  Whether it’s forced or chosen, living on one family income will mean making difficult choices.

  4 min read Sep 13, 2010
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  How to lower business income and taxes

  It’s more profitable for business owners to hire a CPA who can provide alternative tax strategies.

  1 min read Aug 24, 2010
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  6 extreme ways to go frugal and save

  How far would you go to save a buck? Find out how you could save $10,000 — or more — each year.

  5 min read Aug 04, 2010
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  Woman ineligible for homebuyer tax credit

  Even if you have no ownership interest in your spouse’s home, you cannot get a tax credit.

  2 min read Aug 03, 2010