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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 Financial Survival Guide

Get and Give Advice

2NEWS viewer seeks advice on her elderly ...
Q: My 95 year old father recently lost about 20% of his (stocks and bonds) portfolio which he had invested through a local agency. We know we are facing long-term care issues with him in the near future. Should we ride this out (as the investment broker is advocating) or invest in something more stable, like CDs?

Q & A: Trouble With Student Loan Payments?
Q: I’m having trouble making my student loan payments. What should I do?

Q & A: Taxes And Mortgage Forgiveness
Part of my home mortgage was recently forgiven. What effect will this have on my taxes?

Selling a Broken Arrow home
Jeff wants to know how long it will likely take to sell his Broken Arrow home in light of the economic downturn

Q & A: Starting Financial Planning
I’m a recent college grad and just started a job. What financial planning should I be doing?

Local Stories -- Read All

West Corporation hiring 125+ new positions in Tulsa

A job fair will be held Wednesday, February 10th.

Don't Waste Your Money -- Read All

Census Forms: How to Spot a Scam

John Matarese shows what to expect when the Census form arrives at your home, and how to spot a fake

The Money Source

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Does the IRS owe you money?
Economic stimulus checks were mailed out months ago, but some taxpayers never cashed in on the deal. The IRS is searching for taxpayers owed stimulus checks and regular refunds.
Click here to find out if you or your friends are on the list.

Foreclosure Finder

Navigating the New Real Estate Market
Looking for deals on a house? Search our new Foreclosure Finder to find out which areas have the most foreclosures and find homes in your area at bargain prices.

Staying Afloat Financially -- Read All

Get the most out of your insurance

For home owners and drivers, Jean Chatzky's 5 ways to save on one of your biggest monthly bills

Surviving at Work -- Read All

What options to consider before changing careers

Don't throw away your years of experience. Inside, how to transfer them to a new job.

Survival Tools

Stretching Every Dollar -- Read All

6 places where you can ask for a better deal

It never hurts to ask, when it comes to saving money. Here are 6 places readers suggest you can save a lot of money.

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2NEWS viewer seeks advice on her elderly father's investments

Q: My 95 year old father recently lost about 20% of his (stocks and bonds) portfolio which he had invested through a local agency. We know we are facing long-term care issues with him in the near future. Should we ride this out (as the investment broker is advocating) or invest in something more stable, like CDs?

Business News -- Read All

McDonald's U.S. sales figure edges down in January

McDonald's Inc. says a key sales comparison edged down in the U.S. in January, but results were stronger in the rest of the world.

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