Recently added articles from Kiplinger's Ask Kim Web Column:
What the AIG Bailout Means for You.
Sep 17, 2008 ... Byline: Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[My husband and I hold life insurance policies with American International Group (AIG), which the government just bailed out so it wouldn't fail. How can I tell whether the company would be in a position to pay out ...
The Fannie-Freddie Takeover and Mortgage Rates.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[How does the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affect mortgage rates? Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell immediately after the announcement of the takeover. "The 30-year conforming ...
A Catch to Balance-Transfer Deals.
Sep 08, 2008 ... Byline: Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[My bank just sent me an offer to transfer balances from my other credit cards to my card from the bank at a 0% rate. I have a $2,800 balance on another card I've been trying to pay off, and I think that this might ...
Tax Write-Offs for Job-Hunting Expenses.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Byline: Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[I was laid off three months ago and have been searching for a new job. Can I deduct on my tax return the money I've paid an employment agency to help me find a new job? Also, I may have to fly to another state for ...
A Tax Write-off for Storm Damage.
Aug 27, 2008 ... Byline: Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[My house got hit by Tropical Storm Fay and insurance is going to pay for most of the damages. But my windstorm deductible is $5,000. Will I be able to deduct those expenses from my taxes? It depends ...