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  1. Where can I get help to keep my home when I can't afford all my bills? Published: March 30, 2009
  2. What happens when you fall behind on bills, and how do you know when you have too much debt? Published: March 30, 2009
  3. How would a life insurance policy affect filing for bankruptcy? Would one have to surrender the whole policy? Published: March 30, 2009
  4. Can a credit card company attach a lien to a house that has no mortgage because the debtor can no longer afford to pay the minimum payments? Published: March 30, 2009
  5. I have a house payment of $530, truck payment of $356, bike payment of $324, and credit card with a balance of $2,500, plus normal house bills. My husband and I bring home an average of $730 a week. We make payments on time without getting behind, but we want to reduce debt faster. What can we do to improve? Published: March 30, 2009
  6. How can I save money on life insurance? Published: February 05, 2009
  7. What is the standard deduction for income taxes? Published: January 30, 2009
  8. If my grandchild cashes in EE bonds at the age of 15, what is the amount of interest that can be earned before the child has to pay taxes? Published: January 28, 2009
  9. How safe are credit unions, and is there a rating scale that can be used to select a financial institution? Published: January 28, 2009
  10. If one spouse of a married couple filing a joint tax return retires and starts taking Social Security, will the other spouse's salary count as earned income toward the $13,000 limit before the Social Security payments are reduced? Published: January 28, 2009
  11. What types of records should you keep for tax-deductible business mileage? What about mileage as a volunteer or for driving to a doctor's office? Published: January 28, 2009
  12. Can I make a contribution larger than $13,000 a year to a 529 college savings education plan? Published: January 28, 2009
  13. How long do you need to work to receive Social Security retirement benefits? Published: January 28, 2009
  14. My accountant tells me I cannot use the full amount of personal exemptions for my spouse and three kids. She said this was because I made too much money and was phased out? Is she right, and what does mean? Published: January 28, 2009
  15. How do health savings account (HSA) contributions affect your income taxes? Published: January 28, 2009
  16. Can you explain how the tax credit for retirement savings plan contributions works? Published: January 28, 2009
  17. How do spousal IRAs work? Published: January 28, 2009
  18. What are the differences between a Roth 401(k) and a Roth IRA? Published: January 28, 2009
  19. What is the earnings limit for Social Security benefits? Published: January 27, 2009
  20. For how long can someone can take out a loan to borrow money to buy a car? Published: January 27, 2009
  21. What are health savings accounts? Published: January 27, 2009
  22. If one spouse has considerable assets and the other spouse's assets are limited, can each spouse be treated as making a gift to someone even if the proceeds come from the assets of just one spouse? Published: January 27, 2009
  23. If I work while receiving Social Security benefits, will my benefits be reduced? Published: January 27, 2009
  24. How do health savings accounts work? Are they a good idea? Published: January 27, 2009
  25. What are the changes to the tax laws for contribution limits for 401(K), 403(B), and 457 deferred compensation plans? Published: January 27, 2009
  26. What are the contribution limits for IRAs and Roth IRAs? Published: January 27, 2009
  27. Can non-cash donations lower my income taxes? Published: January 27, 2009
  28. How is a child's investment income taxed? Published: January 27, 2009
  29. What are the tax laws about giving gifts? Published: January 27, 2009
  30. I don't make much money but want to try to save a little for retirement. Is there anything that can help me? Published: January 27, 2009

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