Homeownership

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  Is mortgage payment help taxable?

  The IRS taxes mortgage payments made by your insurer, but you can still deduct interest.

  1 min read Feb 08, 2011
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  7 tax law changes that affect 2010 taxes

  Some new tax laws and their timing could mean a bigger refund this filing season.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2011
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  6 tips to save on home heating

  Take the chill out of winter with these money-smart tips to save energy in your home.

  5 min read Jan 07, 2011
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  How the new tax law affects your 2010 taxes

  Many of the provisions that expired in December 2009 are now in effect for the 2010 tax year.

  3 min read Dec 20, 2010
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  Capital gains on sale of money pit

  The insurance settlement for a sinkhole and subsequent sale are treated as the sale of your home.

  1 min read Dec 14, 2010
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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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  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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  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