Top Consumer Complaints in 2009

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The top 10 types of complaints that consumer agencies received last year, according to a new survey.


Five Financial Faux Pas

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No one is really supposed to talk about money, despite the fact that much of our lives revolve around it.

IRS Demands $45 Million From Billionaire McCombs

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Clear Channel founder used capital gains tax deferral strategy similar to one court nixed for Philip Anschutz.

Why You Should Draft A Will

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Don’t trust the courts to follow your wishes–plan the distribution of your own assets.

Should Your College Kid Live At Home?

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This isn’t a decision to make lightly– it will have a huge impact on your college bill.

Using Pretax Money to Cover Concierge Practice Fees

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As the concierge model spreads among doctors, here’s the scoop on whether you can pay the membership fee with pretax money from flexible spending accounts and health saving accounts.


Tuesday Reading: The Salary Edition

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The latest on certain occupations’ salaries, a look at why hotel room rates have started stabilizing and other consumer-focused items from Tuesday’s Times.


One Way to Lower a Doctor’s Bill

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Here’s one trick for lowering a medical bill from a Consumerist.com contributing editor.


How Much Credit Card Rewards Cost the Poor

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A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston estimates the impact of consumers’ aggressive pursuit of credit card rewards.


Family Trouble: When Line Between A Gift And Loan Blur

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In-laws’ resentment builds when newlyweds are asked to refund down payment.

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