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Avoid the Pitfalls of Self-Directed IRAs

Self-directed IRAs, which allow you to invest in most anything, are complicated vehicles.

Help Paying Holiday Bills

As a result of the new tax law, most Americans will see their paychecks increase in January -- just in time to pay off Christmas credit-card purchases.

Tracking Your Basis is Worth the Work

Knowing the amount of money you invested in a stock can help you hold on to more of a gain or make the best of a loss.

Strategies to Reduce Taxes on Social Security

Tax planning may ease the tax bite on your benefits.

Your Tax Bill for the Health Bill

High earners will pay more on wages and investments.

Beware Peddlers of Roth Conversion
Tax Ploys

Some promoters are pushing questionable schemes for ditching the tax bill on a Roth conversion.

Tax Breaks for Military Families

Military service is a tough job, but it comes with privileges at tax time.

Tax-Saving Secrets

New deductions and credits can slash your 2009 tax bill.

Sooner or Later, Big Tax Hikes Inevitable

It won't happen this year, not with elections coming up, but there's no other way to close the budget gap.

How to Finance a Roth Conversion

Making the switch to a Roth makes sense for some, and there are plenty of ways to pay the tax bill.

Why Obama May Back Down
On Tax Hikes for the Rich

Congress may do what it does best -- postpone a tough decision until next year.

Congress Faces Taxing Challenges

The estate tax fumble may be a harbinger of a tough year for Congress on a slew of tax issues.

The Alternative Minimum Tax Trap

How you could be a victim, too.

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