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With home values falling, many owners are counting on a tax break. So why are county assessors making it harder than ever to get one?
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Investors thinking about Facebook should consider a mathematical riddle that shows how growth stocks can get overvalued so easily.
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Facebook and the St. Petersburg Paradox
Investors thinking about Facebook should consider a mathematical riddle that shows how growth stocks can get overvalued so easily.
- News Hub: Overvaluing Growth Stocks
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Frequent-Flier Tax Traps
Consumers who got a chunk of frequent-flier miles as a reward for signing up for a new Citibank credit card are upset that Citi has sent a list of recipients to the IRS. Does this mean such rewards are taxable?
- News Hub: Are Miles Taxable?
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Losing a Parent Comes With Tasks
As older parents approach death, they often leave lengthy to-do lists for their children. Here's how to deal with your parents' stuff while preserving family harmony and finances.
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Annuitizing Your 401(k)
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Inside the Fund Turnaround
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Refinancing: Is It Time to Act?

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Reassessing Property Taxes
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More Help For Struggling Homeowners
Real-Time Advice: Freddie Mac will allow more laid-off homeowners a one-year reprieve from making mortgage payments.
Real Estate
5 Housing Markets Not Sinking (Too Much)
Real-Time Advice: Prices are down in most major cities, but some are faring better than the rest.
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Housing Remains a Buyer's Market
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Companies Look to Cut 401(k) Fees
The rules governing America's most popular retirement vehicle are about to change, and that could mean huge savings for millions of workers building nest eggs for the future.
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- SmartMoney: What Savers Need to Know
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The Disappearing IRA Charitable Donation
What should would-be IRA donors do this year, with the law still in limbo?
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What Should You Do With Your 401(k)?
New retirees must decide how they want to handle their retirement savings. Keep it in the company plan? Or roll it over into an IRA?
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Getting Going
The Private Pension Plan
Conquering Retirement
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What You Can Learn From Mitt's Tax Return
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's 2010 filing is a case study in tax planning. Here is a guided tour.
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Don't Let Grown Kids Ruin Your Retirement

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Feds Disclose New 401(k) Rules
The Labor Department has issued long-awaited rules on the disclosure of fees that retirement-plan participants pay.
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Corporate Taxes Fall to 12.1%
Total corporate federal taxes paid fell to 12.1% of U.S. profits in the government's latest fiscal year, the lowest level since at least 1972 and well below usual rates of around 25%. Most of the credit--or blame--goes to a temporary break to spur investment.
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U.S. Acts to Stay Below Debt Limit
The U.S. government curtailed investment in a federal retirement fund as it looks to stay under the legal debt limit while awaiting a congressional vote of disapproval on lifting the ceiling.
How to Make Your 401(k) Plan Work Harder
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Facebook and the St. Petersburg Paradox

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The House a Storm Built
When violent winds knocked down trees and damaged their home, a Minnesota couple seized the opportunity to start over.
Anna Kournikova Sells in Miami
A Modest Home for Palm Beach

Autos

Mazda3 Moves the Needle (Not the Gas One)
With the SkyActiv suite of fuel-saving technologies, the compact Mazda3's already-copious driving pleasure meets the bliss of spending less on gas, says Dan Neil.
European Commuters Embrace Car-Sharing
Mobile Hot Spots: Web Radio, Apps Move to the Dashboard

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Why French Parents Are Superior
While Americans fret over modern parenthood, the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety. Pamela Druckerman on the Gallic secrets for avoiding tantrums, teaching patience and saying "non" with authority.

Careers

Meetings Are Stand-Up Jobs
Stand-up meetings are part of a fast-moving tech culture in which sitting has become synonymous with sloth.
For Students: Wise Words From Warren Buffett
Bureau of Labor Statistics Forecasts Fastest-Growing Jobs

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Blessings of Gridlock: Few Changes in Taxes
Taxpayers will have to grapple with relatively few tax-law changes on their federal income-tax returns for 2011, but some of the new forms and changes there are can be tricky.
What You Can Learn From Mitt's Tax Return
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's 2010 filing is a case study in tax planning. Here is a guided tour.
Navigating a Tight Rental Market
Demand and rents are up as the housing crisis and tighter lending standards have left many people unable to or wary of purchasing a home. So finding a deal requires compromise and negotiation.
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Fellowships Can Help Build Work Skills
The programs often help younger employees build on their skill sets and gain unique on-the-job experience. And it's a plus for employers since workers can bring that knowledge back to the office.

Investing
Trust Me, I'm a Fund Manager
Financial firms are rolling out a bevy of mutual funds that let their managers invest in pretty much anything. Should investors give them the reins?
How IPO Cash May Rewrite Facebook
Real-Time Advice: Experts say the social networking giant will be pushed to make improvements for both users and advertisers.
Strategies for Facebook IPO Buyers
Real-Time Advice: The math doesn't favor long-term investments, but here are some guidelines for a trade.
How Much Is Facebook Worth?
How small investors can get exposure to the social-networking giant before its IPO.
Can These People Teach Financial Planning?
Why classroom experience may not pay off on Wall Street.
Why Tech Stocks Look Better
The sector is known for fast growth, but investors looking for safety might find that it offers a surprising amount of that, too.
Stocks: Last Year's Winners Are Tanking in 2012
Here's why the trend could last—and show how to structure your portfolio accordingly.

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