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$6,500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers

In: Personal Tax Planning

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. more...

Unemployment Extension 2009 – H.R. 3548

In: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

The U.S. federal government extended unemployment benefits. Learn about unemployment compensation extensions of 2009. States administer unemployment insurance programs. more...

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

In: Personal Tax Planning

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. more...

Extended Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina

In: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Unemployment running out? North Carolina unemployment extensions are available to some. Receive extended unemployment benefits from the NC Employment Security Commission. more...

Find NC Unemployment Benefits Info on ncesc.com

In: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Need NC unemployment benefits info? The Employment Security Commission publishes unemployment compensation details on ncesc.com. Learn how to qualify for unemployment. more...

Free Expense Worksheets – Family or Business

In: Personal Budget Creation

Get free expense worksheets from Microsoft. Find links to three Excel spreadsheet templates- one for monthly business expense budgeting & two for family monthly budgets. more...

Grocery Coupon Organizer Categories

In: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Organize grocery coupons with these tips. Find a list of coupon categories for labeling coupon organizer categories. Sort grocery coupons & easily save money shopping. more...

Household Budget Worksheet – Free Excel Download

In: Personal Budget Creation

Get sample household budget worksheets to track family finances. Find free Excel budgeting templates for monthly income & expenses. Download budget spreadsheet templates. more...

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