My wife and I last month trekked to the Chicago Auto Show with our kids in tow. We figured that with the tax incentives for hybrid cars that Congress passed in the gargantuan economic stimulus bill it would be a good time to see what’s out there. And, why not save money on gas and [...]
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The Perfect Storm
It’s the perfect storm. Interest rates are low. Home prices are low. And the federal tax credit extension, which applies not only to first time buyers but also to current homeowners, is expected to generate more home sales. However, this storm will pass. The tax credit expires April 30, 2010. The Federal Reserve, which has [...]
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