There is a growing number of senior homeowners applying for a reverse mortgage – a special type of mortgage for persons over age 62 that uses their home equity to generate an added income. The number of reverse mortgage borrowers will soon grow dramatically, that is if the proposed American Homeownership Act of 2007 is [...]

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The fiscal benefits from new home construction generate solid revenue streams for state and local municipalities, according to a study by the California Homebuilding Foundation (formerly the California Building Industry Foundation).
"The Housing Bottom Line: Fiscal Impact of New Home Construction on California Governments," challenges frequent claims that new home construction costs state and local governments [...]

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Make The Most Of Your IRA and 401(k).  In 2007, the amount you can squirrel away each year into an IRA and 401(k) is $4,000 and $15,5000, respectively.  If you’re age 50 or over, you can put away and extra $1,000 into your IRA and $5,000 into your 401(k).
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Determine Whether To Postpone Your First IRA Distribution.  You can hold-off taking the first required distribution from your IRA but you’ll have to take tow withdrawls in the following year.  This can bump you into a higher tax bracket.
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Get a Better Deal When You Buy Municipal Bonds.  Find the latest prices and yields at  www.InvestingInBonds.com  to make sure you’re getting a good deal
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Get Unbiased Help From A financial Planner.  Pick a financial planner who doesn’t accept commissions from the products he/she sells.
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Find A Good Parking Place For Your Cash.  Check-out various banks and savings institutions for the highest yields on money market, CD’s and savings accounts.
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Build A Bond Ladder For Steady Income.  This time-tested strategy helps smooth your income regardless of what happens to interest rates.
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There’s no place like home to find shelter.  Home ownership offers a score of tax deductions and credits designed to help offset the cost of housing and to keep the housing market fueled with new buyers.   Here’s a look at the Top Tax Breaks.
Selling Costs and Capital Improvements:  When you sell your home, you can [...]

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There’s no place like home to find shelter.  Home ownership offers a score of tax deductions and credits designed to help offset the cost of housing and to keep the housing market fueled with new buyers.   Here’s a look at the Top Tax Breaks.
Home-based Business Deduction:  Home offices that use a portion of your home [...]

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