Government Cracks Down on Unfair Credit Card Practices
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The federal government today approved new rules that would ban certain financial institutions from engaging in unfair credit card practices.
Timing Government Incentives Before Buying Will Prove Difficult
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Home buyers, are you feeling dizzy — or paralyzed?
Green Tax Breaks, and a Government Site Named DSIRE
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Given the economic battering we’re withstanding, anyone of sound mind is thinking twice before buying as much as a cheap sweater, not to mention expensive home improvements.
The House Moves on the Federal Budget
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House Democrats passed a $2.7 trillion budget on Thursday, despite losing a dozen conservative Democrats on the vote. Republicans decried the funding for relying on the expiration of tax cuts to balance the budget. Post staff writer Lori Montgomery will be online to explore the fine print and negotiations.
Fed’s eye your spending habits
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The federal government wants to know all about your day to day purchases.
Cashing savings bonds after owner dies
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The Treasury Department has an extensive set of rules governing how savings bonds are passed on to heirs, says Dr. Don.
Honoring the Stars of Government
[from washingtonpost.com - Personal Finance]
The Oscars are over. It’s time to pick up the red carpet and move on to the Sammies.