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Obama Takes Aim at ‘Step Up’ Tax Break on Inherited Assets

Step-up basis under scrutiny by Obama - http://ow.ly/HHipR

blogs.wsj.com President Obama will propose a change the tax treatment of some inherited property The current rules save some taxpayers a lot of money.

Tax Benefits of College-Savings Plans Would Be Cut by Obama

Is this article right? We do want to make education more accessible right? - http://ow.ly/HHeD2

blogs.wsj.com Certain earnings in 529 and Coverdell plans would no longer be tax-free, if the president has his way.

Obama Plan Reignites Tax Fight

The duality of the tax duel http://ow.ly/HCYp0

wsj.com President Obama’s proposal for billions of dollars in tax increases and higher government spending, to be outlined in Tuesday’s State of the Union...

Your taxes will get more complicated - http://ow.ly/HyW1K

IRS cuts services as filing returns gets harder

The tax season will get harder ... and the IRS will provide less help - http://ow.ly/Hn98j

cnbc.com The IRS says only half of the 100 million people expected to call this year will be able to reach a person.

The 15 Numbers Every Investor Needs to Know

15 terms to know for your own - http://ow.ly/Hn8R4

wsj.com Here are the figures that matter most for making smart decisions about investments, taxes and financial planning.

TurboTax’s Increased Cost Has Some Users Fuming

TurboTax users should look at getting a tax accountant instead of the new software - http://ow.ly/Hn6YS

blogs.wsj.com Taxpayers who file certain common schedules are finding they have to shift to a more expensive version of the software to prepare their 2014 taxes.

You are not supposed to beat the index!

Should you be beating the index? http://ow.ly/Hj0sW

cnbc.com In the race for returns, you're not supposed to beat the index. If you are, you're probably doing something wrong. Financial advisor Jerry Lynch...

4 Reasons Warren Buffett Should Fear Oil's Plunge (and a Few Reasons...

Why Buffet may hate/love oil prices and why maybe you should to - http://ow.ly/HiYdM

bloomberg.com The last time oil plunged below $50 a barrel, Warren Buffett issued a mea culpa. He had purchased billions of dollars of ConocoPhillips stock near...

If you haven't already, it's time to start on working towards your financial goals - http://ow.ly/HfeiB

So Your Life Is About to Change

How to financially deal with important parts of your life - http://ow.ly/Hfdli

wsj.com If you have a big life event or money decision coming in 2015, start planning now. Early preparation will help you keep your emotions in...

What were the hardest years for the stock market? - http://ow.ly/Hb1as

Investing in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - http://ow.ly/HaZR5

‘Misguided Money Ideas I Keep Hearing’

Debunking myths - http://ow.ly/HaZ3n

wsj.com Jonathan Clements on when to claim Social Security, buying individual bonds or bond funds, and whether to pay off your mortgage in advance.

Hope you already booked things for the Super Bowl - http://ow.ly/Hb3mA

Plan to pay off debt faster - http://ow.ly/Hb2z7

‘529’ Plans Loosen Up. A Little.

More flexibility for that 529 savings - http://ow.ly/GSdov

wsj.com Contributors to 529 college-savings plans can now make changes to their investments twice a year, rather than once. But should you?

The Outlook for Taxes in 2015

Taxes are coming around the corner and so might new policies - http://ow.ly/GOoKU

wsj.com This year could see Congress tackle a tax overhaul.

Four financial resolutions worth keeping in 2015

It's a new year but let's rollover our last year's financial resolutions - http://ow.ly/GOmPS

cnbc.com Financial resolutions are no easy feat, but they are manageable. Here are four to keep in mind in 2015 and beyond.

Target Chief's $47 Million Retirement and the 401(k) Gap

When is too much? CEO vs the average retirement gap - http://ow.ly/GOlHO

bloomberg.com The gap in the U.S. workplace between the highest and lowest paid has been growing for years. Far less noticed has been the growing gulf in...

Affordable Care Act Creates a Trickier Tax Season

Don't get caught up with Health Care & Taxes - http://ow.ly/GOsWA

wsj.com The first year of the Affordable Care Act is in the books, and now comes a tricky tax-filing season that could stretch IRS resources but be...

Nearly everyone says these stocks are doomed

Well this industry is being called bust for next year. - http://ow.ly/GDyg7

cnbc.com After a gravity-defying 2014, shares of utility stocks could be poised for a bruising in the new year.

How the SEC is making financial firms more transparent one day at a time - http://ow.ly/GDxAF

U.S. Easing of Oil Exports May Foil OPEC’s Strategy

Reduce OPEC influence more? Shale producers must be trembling. But 1st lets become independent of oil imports eh? http://ow.ly/GDwxi

bloomberg.com The Obama administration’s move to allow exports of ultralight crude without government approval may encourage shale drilling and thwart Saudi...

Planning to Retire in 2015? Read This

For those retiring in 2015, make sure you're prepared. - http://ow.ly/GDzop

wsj.com Before collecting that final paycheck, new retirees need to make important decisions. And it’s not just money. There’s also the issue of how people...

Classic NY burger joint to go public

Anyone skeptical about the Shake Shack IPO? The burgers are pretty good at least - http://ow.ly/GALYC

cnbc.com Shake Shack, known for its fresh burgers and shakes, filed for an initial public offering with U.S. regulators on Monday.

Colleges’ New Aid Target: the Middle Class

College aid isn't just for low income. It should also be for the middle class too - http://ow.ly/GAJ8s

wsj.com As soaring college costs saddle more students with debt, colleges are increasingly earmarking aid for students who can fall through the cracks of...

Sony’s North Korea Film Goes Online Today on YouTube, Google Play

Not the classic Christmas film to watch this year but 's will be available online! - http://ow.ly/Gp7yj

bloomberg.com Sony Pictures “The Interview” will begin online showings today at Google Play and YouTube, according to an announcement from the Google blog.

A Fund That Trounces the S&P 500

Great story about how funds can be misleading to those unawares - http://ow.ly/Gp6Qq

blogs.wsj.com ...and a lesson from financial adviser Allan Roth about comparing apples and oranges.

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Your Driving Deductions for 2015

Driving to work just might have gotten better ... at least tax-wise - http://ow.ly/GlsQA

wsj.com If you use your car for work, you may be eligible for a tax break that will be slightly more generous in the new year. You may also qualify for a...

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Savings Strategies for Young People

Who said you can't be young and wise. Take steps to start saving! - http://ow.ly/GlqOp

wsj.com For many young workers, it can seem like there’s little left from their monthly take-home pay, making it difficult to establish and execute a...

The Best and Worst Investments of 2014

How well did you invest this year? - http://ow.ly/GlpOs

bloomberg.com To lose money in the markets in 2013, you had to really try. Three-quarters of the world's stocks rose, by an average of 42 percent. The S&P 500...

Don't forget a good year in the market could mean a little hurt on the taxes - http://ow.ly/GhD3L