Top Tips for Avoiding an Audit in 2010

There are only two things you can count on in the world: Death and taxes. And if you don't want "audit" joining that exciting list, you may want to check out these guidelines for avoiding a further examination of your tax return.

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What the New Credit Card Rules Mean For You... And Your Wallet

What the New Credit Card Rules Mean For You... And Your Wallet

Last Monday, many new regulations, all directed at protecting credit card users, went into action. With the introduction of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act, Washington has listened to consumers and put some strict guidelines in place to help protect them. We'll go through all of the regulations enacted by the Credit CARD Act, and what exactly they mean for you, and your wallet.

 
The Basics of Trading Forex

The Basics of Trading Forex

The basic idea of forex trading is the same as any other investment -- you want to buy low and sell high. But that's where most of the similarities end. As you'll see, however, the basics of forex aren't hard to understand and knowing them could open up an entire new market to your portfolio.

 

CUSIP stands for "Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures" and refers to a 9-digit alphanumeric code assigned to all security issues approved for trading in the United States and Canada.