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Please note: The following Biz Brain columns were based on law and market conditions at the time of publication. Current law and market conditions may be different today.
 
If you have a question for Ask The Biz Brain, write to Karin at AskBiz@starledger.com.
 
2009
Forgotten Savings Bonds for College - Oct. 20, 2009
Canceling Unused Credit Cards - Oct. 19, 2009
Selling a Timeshare - Oct. 15, 2009
Which Mortgage To Pay Down? - Oct. 14, 2009
Prudential Highest Daily Lifetime 6 Plus - Oct. 13, 2009
Recapturing an Old Escrow Account - Oct. 2, 2009
Investing for a Newbie - Oct. 1, 2009
Annuity Seminar - Sept. 30, 2009
Estate Expenses and Taxes - Sept. 25, 2009
Foreign Transaction Credit Card Fees - Sept. 24, 2009
A 401(k) Inheritance - Sept. 22, 2009
What Makes a Millionaire? - July 27, 2009
Calculating Tax Withholdings -  July 23, 2009
Writing Off 529 Plan Losses - July 20, 2009 
I-Bonds - July 9, 2009
Selling Land - July 8, 2009
Rebalancing a Portfolio - July 7, 2009
An Upside-Down Mortgage - June 14, 2009
Free Credit Reports - June 12, 2009
Mom Paying Debt for a Son - April 27, 2009
Holding Stock Certificates - April 24, 2009
529 Plan Tax Deductions? - April 15, 2009
Campaign Promises - April 13, 2009
Selling "B" Shares - April 7, 2009
Buying a New Home - April 1, 2009
Helping Mom With Money - March 31, 2009
Deducting Dorm Costs - March 26, 2009
Deducting Home Costs - March 24, 2009
Inflation Protection - March 22, 2009
What To Do With an UTMA - March 18, 2009
IRA Eligibility - March 16, 2009
Defining The Classes - March 6, 2009
Retiree Homebuyer - March 5, 2009
Hardship Withdrawals - March 4, 2009
Sirius Stock - March 1, 2009
Roth IRA Conversions - Feb. 24, 2009
Deducting Consumer Interest - Feb. 20, 2009 
Stuck After Co-Signing - Feb. 19, 2009
Valid Wills - Feb. 15, 2009
Reverse Mortgages and AMT - Feb. 11, 2009 
State Municipal Bonds - Feb. 8, 2009
Where Does The Money Go? - Feb. 6, 2009 
Expiring EE Bonds - Feb. 5, 2009
Claiming Unclaimed Property - Jan. 29, 2009 
Reverse Mortgages - Jan. 27, 2009
A 401(k) After a Job Loss - Jan. 22, 2009
Taxes and Bernie Madoff - Jan. 14, 2009
Saving for a Grandchild - Jan. 13, 2009
Buying DRIPs - Jan. 9, 2009
Bonds and a Flood - Jan. 8, 2009
Roth IRA Investments - Jan. 1, 2009
 
2008
Finding a Safe Bank - Dec. 30, 2008
Safety in an AIG Annuity - Dec. 28, 2009
Buying an Annuity - Dec. 21, 2008
Buying a Leased Car - Dec. 19, 2008
Zero Percent Financing - Dec. 18, 2008
Power of Attorney - Dec. 17, 2008
Lowering Property Taxes - Dec. 16, 2008
Lowering Credit Lines - Dec. 14, 2008
Breaking a Buck - Dec. 12, 2008
Credit Repair Companies - Dec. 11, 2008
Dividend-Paying Stocks - Dec. 10, 2008
Cashing in Series EE Bonds - Dec. 9, 2008
Lehman Bros. Bonds - Dec. 4, 2008
Looking For Safety - Dec. 2, 2008
Calculating Cost Basis - Nov. 25, 2008
Insurance Company Stability - Oct. 26, 2008
IRA Conversions - Oct. 24, 2008
401(k) Loans - Oct. 21, 2008
Market Strategies - Oct. 7, 2008
Value of Lehman Bros. Investment - Oct. 2, 2008
Forecast for the Bond Market - Sept. 25, 2008
AIG and Your Money - Sept. 17, 2008
Bankruptcy Fears - July 4, 2008
Rolling 529 Plans - June 12, 2008
Finding an Investment Advisor - June 11, 2008
Paying Tax on a Roth Conversion - June 4, 2008
Old Stock Certificates - June 3, 2008
Spending College Savings - May 29, 2008
Summer Money Projects - May 28, 2008
Bond Investing - May 23, 2008
Grandparents and Financial Aid - May 20, 2008
Roth Conversions For Seniors - May 14, 2008
Hoping For College Tax Deductions - May 6, 2008
Multiple 529 Plans - May 2, 2008
Money For Buying a Car - May 1, 2008
Planning An Inheritance
- March 20, 2008
Savings Bonds For College - March 18, 2008
Buying A Property Together - March 14, 2008
Improving A Credit Score - March 13, 2008
Double Taxed? - March 12, 2008
Funding Home Renovations - March 7, 2008
Spending a Bonus - March 6, 2008
AXA Accumulator - March 5, 2008
New Jersey Estate Tax - March 4, 2007
Severance and Taxes - Feb. 28, 2008
Employer Plan or IRA? - Feb. 12, 2008
Health Plan Choices - Feb. 8, 2008
Pensions and IRAs - Jan. 18, 2008
Online Services - Jan. 15, 2008
Tuition Deduction - Jan. 10, 2008

2007
Kids and IRAs - Dec. 5, 2007
Liquidating a 401(k) - Nov. 27, 2007
To Old To Save? - Oct. 31, 2007
Paying For College - Oct. 4, 2007
Irrevocable Trusts - Oct. 3, 2007
Safe College Savings - Oct. 2, 2007
Rolling Over Your 401(k) - Sept. 12, 2007
Health Savings Accounts - Sept. 7, 2007
UGMAs and Financial Aid - Aug. 10, 2007
IRA Conversions - July 27, 2007

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