Out-of-debt date as a target for financial planning
Personal finance column advises setting a time goal to eliminate debt. Highlights how budgeting, monthly payments, and a financial calculator can reveal payoff timelines. Example shows $36,000 debt at 10 percent with $1,000 monthly payments, about 43 months. Recommends a 24 month target for motivation.
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Opposites Attract Money Talks For Couples
A look at how money clashes and compatibility arise in relationships. Experts urge early open dialogue about spending, saving, and debt to prevent conflict, with real cases from Minnesota couples illustrating communication as a remedy.
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Ruth Hayden
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Unemployment benefits taxed in 2011 says AP report
All unemployment insurance benefits received in 2011 are taxed as income unless federal taxes were withheld. Tax pros note many believe benefits are not taxable, and advise reviewing earned income credits and tax withholding options. Job seekers can deduct certain 2011 job search expenses if itemizing.
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Bob Meighan
TurboTax
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Terry Lemons
America
Jeff Schnepper
McGraw-Hill
Schnepper
Greg Rosica
Ernst & Young
IRS
Closing Stocks Mixed on NYSE Amid Wide Swing
New York market report lists numerous CN and US names with varied daily moves. Notable entries include Exxon Mobil, Apple like tickers, and major banks showing gains or losses amid broad activity and volatility across sectors.
Grain futures edge higher on CBOT led by wheat and corn
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose with March wheat up 11.50 cents to $6.4450 a bushel and March corn up 8.75 cents to $6.3825. March oats fell 1.25 cents to $3.1925 while March soybeans rose 1.25 cents to $12.7225 a bushel. The Associated Press.
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Stockyards Peoria Hog Report Highlights Trading
Hogs at Peoria Stockyards show moderate activity with barrows and gilts up by 1.00. Prices range 58.50 to 59.00 for 230-260 lb. 57.00 to 58.50 for 270-280 lb. Sows mostly steady with 300-700 lb at 52.00 to 54.00. boars above 300 lb at 21.00 and under 300 lb at 27.00.
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