Blog Archive: February 2009

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Employers Delay Retirement Plan Features

Added February 2, 2009 by Melanie G. Rogers

A new study finds that while employers don't necessarily plan to cut back on current features in their 401(k) plans, they do plan to delay enhancements, citing costs

  • Among those employers that don't currently offer automatic enrollment, only 25 percent are likely to add it for new hires, and just 15…

Topics: retirement

Used Car Database Debuts

Added February 2, 2009 by Melanie G. Rogers

Some people think buying a used car is risky business - especially if you're buying it from an individual, as opposed to a dealer. It's hard to know what you're getting - whether the car is in good condition, etc. You may decide to consult a mechanic before making your purchase.

Now you can run a…

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Did Tim Geithner Pay Taxes AND Penalties?

Added February 1, 2009 by Ilyce Glink

Did Tim Geithner pay taxes AND penalties on his unpaid taxes from his work associated with the IMF? I said yes. But Ed says, "No."

Tim Geithner did not pay penalties but did pay interest. See link...www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/jan/16/barack-obama/Geithner-tax-error/

Thanks, Ed…

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Special TAX Show From 9am To 11am Eastern On WSB Today

Added February 1, 2009 by Ilyce Glink

We're talking tax this morning. My tax experts are:

Bill Nemeth, currently president of the Atlanta Metro chapter of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents. He and Merry Brodie, an accountant and EA, are married and you can find him at WGnemeth@aol.com.

Chet Burgess, EA and currently state…

Topics: personal finance advice