Phil Tyrone, author of “7 Steps To A 720 Credit Score,” shares an overview of his book.

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An analysis of interest rate trends and fundamentals by Jay Goldinger, publisher of www.earlywarningwire.com

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Charitable Remainder Unit Trusts (CRUTs) can be a powerful tool when used appropriately.  For those who have highly appreciate assets and need a way to sell the asset while maximizing the after tax proceeds of the sale, a CRUT can be invaluable.  Selwyn Gerber CPA explains.

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Here are 15 useful tax tips that will help you reduce / defer your 2006 tax liability. Each is explained in user-friendly terms.

HINT: Also visit www.GerberCo.com where you will find a treasure-chest of tax planning advice and investment strategies.

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SURPRISES ARE FOR BIRTHDAYS NOT FOR TAX TIME (TM) Now’s the time to do proactive strategic planning to save and defer taxes. After Dec 31st it’s too late. Start by having a tax projection done – even using ballpark numbers – get an idea of the bigger picture as soon as you can, to facilitate the key moves you ought to be making before year end. For example capital gains earned would suggest that you seek to realize capital losses to offset the gains; if you are in the alternative minimum tax mode then you might be looking to invest in taxable bonds rather than in tax-free muni’s – and you may also be far better off deferring tax deductions like prepaying property taxes and making charitable contributions in 2007 when the deductions could be more valuable when taken against a higher marginal tax rate.

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