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Are You a Business Owner or Hobbyist?
Many of us would like to turn our hobby into a regular business. That's fine as long as the business turns a profit. And, it may be fine as well if the business produces a loss and you enjoy the activity; even better if the loss can offset income from your day job.
 
Housing Credit Information
The National Association of Home Builders provides a comprehensive overview of the first-time homebuyer tax credit at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.
 
Prepare Financially for a Possible Job Loss
Fresh reports of layoffs abound, and the unemployment rate continues to climb. It?s now over 10% in quite a few states, and the national rate could be there before long.