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Charitable Giving 2009
| A year after the global economy teetered on the verge of collapse, a recession -- a lingering and unwelcome guest -- has settled in at dinner tables across the land.
By Susan Kinzie
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Color of Money
| In this climate, the competition for charitable dollars intensifies, so donors must do some research and make sure every penny of their contribution goes to legitimate groups.
By Michelle Singletary
If you decide to give this year, be sure to take the steps necessary to qualify for the available tax benefits.
By Albert B. Crenshaw
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Real Estate Matters
| Low mortgage interest rates and the recent extension and expansion of the home-buyer tax credits are not only beneficial to home buyers, they also make it a great time to refinance.
By Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin
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Fallout: In the real estate boom, one mother took a chance on American dream -- and lost big (By Donna St. George, Nov. 27, 2009)
Dubai debt delays revive fear of financial crisis (By Tamara Walid and David Dolan, Nov. 27, 2009 1:16 a.m.)
Dubai debt delays revive fear of financial crisis (By Tamara Walid and David Dolan, Nov. 27, 2009 1:16 a.m.)
Fannie Mae to tighten mortgage lending standards (By Dina ElBoghdady, Nov. 26, 2009)
Rates on 30-year mortgages sink, match record low (Nov. 25, 2009 11:33 a.m.)
Strong banks, weak credit: Treasury rethinks TARP (By JIM KUHNHENN, Nov. 24, 2009 2:24 p.m.)
US-BUSINESS Summary (Nov. 24, 2009 2:25 a.m.)
Economic recovery likely not quite that energetic (By JEANNINE AVERSA, Nov. 24, 2009 12:01 a.m.)
October home sales rise 10.1 pct from September (By ALAN ZIBEL, Nov. 23, 2009 4:18 p.m.)
Retirement readiness index says if you're on track (By DAVID TWIDDY, Nov. 23, 2009 10:49 a.m.)
JAL seeks 40 percent pension payout cut for survival (Nov. 23, 2009 6:34 a.m.)
Renters becoming latest victims as foreclosure crisis widens (By Robin Shulman, Nov. 23, 2009)
Palestinians looking to American-style housing developments, financing (By Howard Schneider, Nov. 23, 2009)
It may not be the thought that counts (By Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Nov. 22, 2009)
Don't trust the crowd if you value the truth (By Bob Frick, Nov. 22, 2009)
Your charity telemarketing cheat sheet (Nov. 22, 2009)
A different sort of holiday cheer (By Vickie Elmer, Nov. 22, 2009)
Condos' reserve funds deserve more scrutiny (By Benny L. Kass, Nov. 21, 2009)
Expect tightening from the FHA (Nov. 21, 2009)
Some Washington area homeowner groups struggling financially (By Derek Kravitz, Nov. 21, 2009)
Business Digest (Nov. 21, 2009)
Ohio AG sues credit agencies for public pensions (By STEPHEN MAJORS, Nov. 20, 2009 3:07 p.m.)
Web sites cater to for-sale-by-owner home sellers (By ALEX VEIGA, Nov. 20, 2009 1:45 p.m.)
Young heirs grapple with wealth of ambivalence (By Ian Shapira, Nov. 20, 2009)
General Growth, lenders agree on mall debt rework (By ALEX VEIGA, Nov. 19, 2009 8:53 p.m.)
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