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The most recent volume of our newsletter contains helpful information about Federal Tax Law Updates, Mileage Rates for 2011, Charitable Contributions, and other valuable information.  You can download this issue of our newsletter here.

      

As the economy continues its climb out of recession, many families might be thinking twice about what they spend on the annual summer vacation. But there are ways to preserve the tradition by being smart about spending. Some ideas:

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For any possible destination you can think of, go to their Web sites early and get on their mailing list. You might get plenty of endless chatter from the hotels, amusement parks and other destinations you’re interested in, but you might also find coupons to those locations and other linked businesses that could save you money.  [Read the rest...]

      

It’s always a good idea to be vigilant about your credit score, but even if borrowing loosens up a bit in 2009, you still need to do everything necessary to keep your credit score high.

Fair Isaac, the company that created the FICO score, has been working on a new version of its credit scoring method that might have serious consequences for you if you’re planning on borrowing for a home or opening any new credit line in 2009.  [Read the rest...]