The government's response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future, an independent watchdog at the Treasury Department warned.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Watchdog: Bailouts Created More Risk In System...

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When unwedded bliss just isn’t enough . . . Cohabitation agreements are growing in popularity. Unmarried couples that live together combine assets and finances and are entering into legal agreements to protect both parties. Understanding what cohabitation agreements are can provide valuable financial insights for all unmarried couples who live together. What is a cohabitation agreement? A cohabitation ...

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Sometimes I get questions that are out of my league. In the past, I’ve just sort of ignored these, but I’d like to try to answer more of them. To do this, I’m going to start asking for tips from some of the experts I’ve met through GRS. For example, my good friend Mac from Get ...

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Losing Everything [caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Photo: affordablecarloan.net"][/caption] Bankruptcy does not mean that all is lost, even if you think it is. Difficult times may have forced this situation on you, or you may even have brought it upon yourself. You can get back on your feet financially after filing for bankruptcy. With the bankruptcy complete, you ...

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Spending freeze and pessimism Sometimes it seems like the president just can’t win. His first year was plagued by accusations of overspending. Now that President Barack Obama has announced a spending freeze, Republicans are saying that’s impossible. Democrats are saying he’s pandering to Republicans. We elected the guy. Shouldn't we trust him? That isn't the American way, ...

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