The Metro New York Housing Market Is Stagnant But I Am Optimistic

Even though employment and consumer confidence are on the uptick, demand for buying new homes is low in metro New York, keeping real estate prices stagnant to slightly lower in the area. Yet, there may be good news for thousands of homeowners in the New York area who are trying to sell their homes. My optimism is based on rental supply and demand, not driven by a bet that real estate prices will rise in 2013. Read more here...

Pay a Hefty Tax for Miles Rewards? 'No, Thank You' Citibank

In late January 2012, Citibank customers who had responded to a 2011 promotion to receive 25,000 American Airlines frequent flier miles for opening a checking or savings account got a surprise in the mail. An IRS Form 1099-MISC showed a taxable income of $645 from Citibank. What can you do to offset these taxes? Read more here...

Do New Fee Disclosure Rules Mean More Security for 401(k) Retirement Plan Savers?

New 401(k) fee disclosure rules are expected to increase transparency in fees disclosure and put downward presssure on retirement fund fees. Will it "enhance retirement security" as the government press release claims it would?
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Target Is Targeting Showrooming, But I Am Not Worried

Target is taking measures to thwart "showrooming," when customers browse for products in store, but then buy online or at a cheaper competitor.  Read here why I am not worried. In fact I am excited about a potential new service!