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2011 

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"That could never happen here." Famous last words right? Seismologists and other professionals have repeatedly praised the Japanese government for its disaster readiness, yet the nation is currently facing at least $235 billion in infrastructure damage after the March 11th earthquake, come tsunam...
03/31/2011

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The deadline to file taxes this year is April 18th. If you own a home, the process of deciding whether or not to take the standard deduction or itemize your expenses can have you reaching for a bottle of Excedrin. Equifax Personal Finance Blog expert Eva Rosenberg offers a handy guide for answeri...
03/30/2011

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For nearly three weeks, the world has watched anxiously as the third largest economy, Japan, has been rocked in quick succession with an earthquake, tsunami and a lengthy nuclear radiation crisis. The massive loss of human life and extensive infrastructural damage are heartbreaking to behold. The...
03/29/2011

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A focus on maximizing the family budget has never been more critical. At the same time, premium payments for all types of insurance are rising exponentially. Are your deductible amounts too high? Too low? Understandably, people worry about not having enough coverage, with the result that they end...
03/24/2011

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Can any good deed go unpunished (by the IRS)? Find out how to help loved ones with a mortgage down payment, college tuition and other expenses without paying more than you planned. Equifax Personal Finance Blog expert Eva Rosenberg explains what you can give, how often you can give it, and for ho...
03/23/2011

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Making a decision about taking out a mortgage is difficult for anyone at any stage of life. But it's even more complicated for those on a fixed income. Do you know the right questions to ask yourself before you sign? Equifax Personal Finance Blog contributor Roger Wohlner lays out the 6 questions...
03/22/2011

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When homeowners are in debt, they have to balance their spending needs, utility bills, and other obligations with their desire to pay down their mortgage. During his live chat on Facebook last month, David Bach, author of "Debt Free For Life", answered readers' questions about prioritizing their ...
03/21/2011

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It would be great to have a fortune-telling crystal ball when buying insurance coverage, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, not even our insurance agents can see what all of our risks may be. But there are some ways to make sure you get the right coverage. Being prepared for a worst case scenario starts...
03/17/2011

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Tax season is four weeks away. Do you know how to file your estate taxes? Equifax Personal Finance Blog tax expert Eva Rosenberg explains the two options for filing estate taxes this year. This past December, we got the estate tax law we all expected to see in the first quarter of 2010. The 2010 ...
03/16/2011

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When interviewing a potential financial planner it is alright to be a little tough (remember these people are handling your money and investments). Retirement expert Roger Wohlner shares the top ten things you should be asking when hiring a potential financial planner: 1. Will my assets be held a...
03/15/2011
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