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Personal Budgeting/Finance Feature Writer: Lena Gott

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Feature Writer Articles in Personal Budgeting/Finance

MN Unemployment Benefits – uimn.org
Get MN unemployment insurance info on uimn.org. Learn about Minnesota unemployment extensions, online unemployment benefits estimator, and get phone numbers for applying.
Extended Unemployment Benefits in Minnesota
Want MN unemployment extensions? Extended unemployment benefits in Minnesota include federal Emergency Unemployment (EUC) & Federal Additional Compensation programs.
$6,500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers
The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has a new deadline. $6,500 federal tax credit also available for existing homeowners. Learn $6,500 tax credit rules.
Unemployment Extension 2009 – H.R. 3548
The U.S. federal government extended unemployment benefits. Learn about unemployment compensation extensions of 2009. States administer unemployment insurance programs.
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
A first time home buyer tax credit extension may be in the works. Tax break for U.S. house purchases may not expire November 30, 2009. Heed tax credit rules in Form 5405.


Contributing Articles in Personal Budgeting/Finance

After Christmas Shopping Bargains
Next to Black Friday, which occurs the day after Thanksgiving, the day after Christmas is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Credit Cards Charging Lowest Interest Rates
Learn which credit cards offer the lowest interest charges by purchases, cash advances and balance transfers, with tips on how to safeguard against credit card trickery.
Unique Homemade Christmas Hampers
Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Homemade hampers are the perfect gift idea for all the family. They can be personalised to suite the individual's taste or appeal to all.
Ideas for Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Many people leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute. Finding the right gifts at short notice can be expensive but, with a little thought, can still work out OK.
Tips for Getting Good CD Rates of Interest
Read about Certificates of Deposits, rates and options like: Jumbo CDs - or Liquid CDs & Bump Up CDs which are usually found at small local or regional banks.