Friday, December 4, 2009

Car Sales Tax Deduction Offered as Incentive to Consumers

As expected, car sales have slowed down since the cash-for-clunkers program ended. However, there is still a car sales tax deduction incentive for consumers who will purchase a brand new car, truck, motor home or motorcycle before January 1, 2010.

Debt and Credit Management

The age of the credit card has changed lifestyles. In the past, when people bought houses, cars or large-ticket items, they saved up and paid for it in cash.

Reminders for First-Time Homebuyers

First-time homebuyers should not only think about mortgage qualification and preparation as financial in nature. They should look at a house from all angles.

Back to School Savings Tips

Back-to-school shopping can get very hectic as all the other parents start scrambling to buy school supplies for their children. During the rush shopping, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and end up spending more.

Online Degrees in Sustainable Development Lead to Jobs with Staying Power

Green collar jobs aren’t anymore restricted to specialized fields such as the alternative energy sector. These days, jobs and businesses are being restructured to meet ever-increasing sustainability standards. Demand for workers with expertise in sustainable development will spike in the coming years.

House Approves Bill Increasing Food Stamps and Nutrition Programs

The House approved last October 7 a $121-billion agriculture bill for the 2010 budget year. This bill will provide a $58.2-billion budget for the food stamp program, $16.9 billion for aid to school and childcare nutrition programs, and$7.3 billion for the federal nutrition program for women, infants and children.

Facts about Housing Choice Vouchers

The housing choice voucher program helps very low-income families, the disabled and the elderly get decent, sanitary and safe private housing.

Tax Breaks, Credits, Deductions and Other Money Savers

With 2009 coming to a close, here are some tax breaks, credits and deductions you can use as well as some other facts that can help you save up.

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