Homework essential to successfully buying your first home



First time home buyers: time running out on 2009 credit   (ARA) - Are you considering taking the plunge and buying your first home? If so, you’re not alone. Across the country, owning a home still represents the American dream for many and the opportunity to buy your first home couldn’t be ...

Homeowners should be alert to tax law changes



 Joe Ruff MIDLANDS NEWS SERVICE Congress passed more than 100 new tax law changes in 2008 intended to help millions of taxpayers in the midst of the recession. The following are some of the changes, said Mark Steber, vice president of tax resources at Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service. "Taxpayers should consult a trained tax preparer ...