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Top 10 Stocks Since Last Recession
Now that it looks like we're headed into an economic downturn, we asked ourselves, "What types of companies do we want to own?" To help you answer that see what stocks have excelled since our last recession in 2001. They include Apple, Research in Motion, Ultra Petroleum, Guess? and Intutitive Surgical to name a few.
The Top 10 Stocks Since the Last Recession - Fool.com
More People File Tax Returns Early, More E-File
More than 38 million Americans filed electronic federal tax returns in the first two months of the year, a 5% increase from 2007, the IRS said Monday in the first statistics of this tax season. Filers who prepared their own taxes and transmitted them from home computers accounted for more than 12.3 million of the electronic returns, up nearly 14% from last year.
More people file tax returns early, more e-file - USATODAY.com
Bankruptcies Make Gift Cards Worthless
You know that Sharper Image gift card you got for Christmas? Right now, it's worthless. And other gift cards in your wallet could lose their value, too.
Bankruptcy makes gift cards worthless - Marketwatch
Tax Audit Red Flags to Avoid
It is the most dreaded letter a taxpayer can receive. Dear Taxpayer,
Some of the information that you provided to us does not agree with the information we received from other sources. -- The Internal Revenue Service.
See what triggers an IRS audit and tips for you to avoid getting this letter.
Tempting the tax auditor -Bankrate.com
Buying a Home in A Rocky Housing Market Can Be Tricky
Plunging home prices may be tempting for buyers, but landing that great deal is tricky. Here are three things you should know before you start house hunting.
Buying in a Rocky Housing Market (Consumer Action: Personal Finance) | SmartMoney.com
Are You Overpaying for Where You Live?
As the economy stumbles, even residents of affluent suburbs are feeling pinched by basic costs that never bothered them before.
Are You Overpaying for Where You Live?
It is the most dreaded letter a taxpayer can receive. Dear Taxpayer,
Some of the information that you provided to us does not agree with the information we received from other sources. -- The Internal Revenue Service.
See what triggers an IRS audit and tips for you to avoid getting this letter.
Tempting the tax auditor -Bankrate.com
Buying a Home in A Rocky Housing Market Can Be Tricky
Plunging home prices may be tempting for buyers, but landing that great deal is tricky. Here are three things you should know before you start house hunting.
Buying in a Rocky Housing Market (Consumer Action: Personal Finance) | SmartMoney.com
Are You Overpaying for Where You Live?
As the economy stumbles, even residents of affluent suburbs are feeling pinched by basic costs that never bothered them before.
Are You Overpaying for Where You Live?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-04-2008 @ 10:12AM
Joe said...
I am pretty sure that in California a gift card is considered that the customer's money is held in trust, so it should have a priority claim in a BK.
3-05-2008 @ 1:18PM
gumby said...
There is nothing to talk about GM and Ford already made UAW buyouts as part of impending bankruptcy plans.... UAW knew that GM and Ford are already dead so they stripped them out of pockets before the undertakers (shareholders) get any dime
3-05-2008 @ 1:20PM
gumby said...
GM and Ford had been losing market share yet they are handing out cash to UAW purses ever since I can remember when... They cant do both giving and competiting with the almighty Tokyo!! What it tell me is that GM and Ford is already undergoing bankruptcy proceedings and UAW doesnt wish to miss the party!! Shareholders not invited!!!