Emeritus Professor of Accounting

Winona State University

On November 6th the President signed into law an extension of the first time home buyer’s tax credit. The credit is  ... 

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President, Center for Medicine in the Public Interest

From November 15 until the end of the year, seniors can sign up for Medicare Part D -- the prescription drug benefit for senior ... 

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GET PAID FOR PERFORMANCE

When you work your boss pays you to produce. If you don’t you will be paid less or possibly get fired. Sales people who work  ... 

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BARTERING

We haven’t come to the point – yet – where the dollar is so weak

and worthless that people will not accept them. That day is coming, but, bartering is about to take off in this country ... 

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If you own any domestic or foreign mutual funds it is time to jump ship.

When the cover of the most prestigious financial publication in the world – Barron’s – publishes a bullish article about fu ... 

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Emeritus Professor of Accounting

Winona State University

Here are a few things we expect congress to do prior to year end. Estate Taxes: Currently the first $3,500,000 is ... 

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Emeritus Professor of Accounting

Winona State University

In 2008 President Bush signed the ‘Worker, Retiree, and Employee Recovery Act of 2008’. The act provides temporary r ... 

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by Al Thomas

I don’t know how most people choose a broker, but it seems they do it very badly. How can I come to that conclusion when I know so few of them? They  ... 

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Emeritus Professor of Accounting

Winona State University

The first half of 2009 has again seen a number of tax law changes. Below are a few of the changes that affect 2009,  ... 

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Emeritus Professor of Accounting

Winona State University

The ‘Cash for Clunkers’ provisions are part of Supplement Appropriations Act of 2009, H. R. 2346, passed by the Sen ... 

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