I think what the article is saying is this may be a win-win.  You could pay a lower interest lower fee mortgage to your parents and THEY are getting a higher return on their investment.  It is not saying to give your deadbeat child with a credit score of 400 a really great loan and hope for the best.

The key here is you said he has the program in a STATE!!! Each state should be able to decide whether or not they want this program.  That is how the constitution was set up !!!

I didn't know that this bill would help you get a better job....must have missed that!  (sarcasm font needed).

This article is not saying all chiropractic care is bad.  This is a "known risk" of cervical spinal manipulations.  My brother died from this exact cause 18 months ago.  He was a very healthy 42 year old man who died of a stroke after having his neck manipulated by a chiropractor.  He had been having "stroke symptoms" ...more

This only makes sense if you have no other high interest debt and if the extra money outweighs the tax benefit of the mortgage interest that you are paying.  If you have a house at even 6%, don't add extra to that payment if you have a credit card at 18%.  Thought is would have been a good idea to mention that in the a...more

Actually, it is because employers do not have to use the new 2011 withholding tables until January 31, 2010 (see irs.gov notice 1036).  This happens when they change things so late in the year.  They have to allow time for payroll providers to make the necessary changes.  They have to offset the SS tax to reflect the 4...more

My husband left his 401K with a previous employer because they were doing such a good job managing it and the returns were great and the fees were low!  He ended up back with that company and because of the timeframe, was able to pick back up with the investing without a glich.  Just like all investment decisions, ther...more

My good lord......should we even be having this discussion!  Whose money is wasted and whose business is it anyways!  I have a BSBA, worked full time, worked part time, own my own business, and raise two very special little boys.  Did I waste money on my degree...NO WAY.  It has better equipped me to raise my two boys ...more