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IRS Still Fighting Conservation Tax Breaks

2/22/2012 9:19 PM

Although conservation easement tax deductions expired December 31, 2011, many are still being claimed—and many are being audited. See Rich "Conservation Easement" Tax Break Ends. If you didn't act before the end of 2011, it's too late (unless the rules are re-enacted). Even if this charitable deduction isn't revived, it seems likely there will be t...Read More

6 Misconceptions About Investing Young

2/22/2012 8:41 PM

Investing is seen by many as an arduous task - one that is complicated, risky and best left to other people. It is often easier to avoid investing altogether, than confront it head on. A natural human reaction is to create excuses that rationalize why one has chosen to avoid an activity. Investing at a young age is no exception: a variety...Read More

Investing Systems: Pros And Cons

2/22/2012 8:41 PM

'Taming the Beast' breaks down the various approaches that have grown up over the past half-century...Read More

Don't Make These Dumb Mistakes With Your IRA

2/22/2012 5:01 PM

The following story appears in the March 12, 2012, issue of Forbes magazine under the headline "Individual Retirement Accidents."...Read More

The IRS Invents A Chinese Billionaire

2/22/2012 4:58 PM

The following story appears on page 24 of the March 12, 2012 issue of Forbes magazine...Read More

Money and Vulnerability In An Intimate Relationship

2/22/2012 4:28 PM

Vulnerability is difficult to sustain in an intimate relationship, even without bringing money issues for couples into the fray. You can’t have increased intimacy without regular disclosures and communications where you allow yourself to NOT be the best you can be, and trust that your loved one accepts and loves you anyway...Read More

Be Your Own Fund Manager

2/22/2012 4:18 PM

The following story appears in the March 12, 2012 issue of Forbes magazine....Read More

Daily Wrap: 2/22/12

2/22/2012 3:41 PM

Stocks edged lower on EU concerns and a handful of disappointing earnings reports, but the markets did make a bit of a recovery later in the day...Read More

Estate and Gift Tax Considerations for 2012: IDGTs - And you Must Act Now!

2/22/2012 3:37 PM

In my postings last week I discussed various aspects of gifting intended to facilitate tax-free transfers and, ultimately, to reduce estate taxes. I discussed direct gifting: (http://blogs.forbes.com/robclarfeld/?p=243): and a more sophisticated planning vehicle, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs): (http://blogs.forbes.com/robclarfeld/?p=281)....Read More

Are Banks Manipulating Your Transactions To Charge You An Overdraft Fee?

2/22/2012 3:08 PM

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau unveiled plans today to learn more about the way banks charge overdraft fees...Read More

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