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Stayin' Alive: How to Cheat the Estate Tax

Thousands of high-net-worth Americans who care about the financial well-being of their heirs have a powerful tax incentive to survive until at least Jan. 1, 2009...  read more

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• NY appeals court upholds dismissal of KPMG caseAP - Thu, Aug 28, 2008
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How-To Guides

• Tax Strategies for Retirees
• Understanding Withholding
• The Alternative Minimum Tax
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Calculators

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• How do taxes and inflation impact my return?
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Expert Opinion

Overlooked Tax Deductions for Last-Minute Filers

By Laura Rowley

If you've put off filing your tax returns, here are some lesser-known deductions that could save you even more money.

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Rates

See today's average rates across the country.

• Mortgage

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  30 Year Fixed	6.26%	6.31%
  15 Year Fixed	5.77%	5.83%
  1 Year ARM	5.92%	5.89%
  30 Year Fixed Jumbo	7.36%	7.40%
  5/1 ARM	5.91%	5.85%
  3/1 ARM	5.70%	5.73%

  Source: Bankrate
• Home Equity

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  $30K Home Equity Loan	7.63%	7.62%
  $50K Home Equity Loan	7.25%	7.27%
  $75K Home Equity Loan	7.26%	7.27%
  $30K HELOC	5.17%	5.17%
  $50K HELOC	4.80%	4.81%
  $75K HELOC	4.81%	4.81%

  Source: Bankrate
• Savings

  Savings Type	Today	Last Week
  6 month CD	3.16%	3.13%
  1 year CD	3.65%	3.62%
  3 year CD	3.85%	3.83%
  MMA	2.45%	2.50%
  $10K MMA	2.72%	2.77%
  $25K MMA	3.07%	3.10%

  Source: Bankrate
• Auto

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  36 Month New Car Loan	6.72%	6.73%
  48 Month New Car Loan	6.50%	6.77%
  60 Month New Car Loan	6.51%	6.46%
  72 Month New Car Loan	6.44%	6.32%
  36 Month Used Car Loan	7.08%	7.09%
  48 Month Used Car Loan	6.80%	6.92%

  Source: Bankrate
• Credit Cards

  Card Type	Today	Last Week
  Balance Transfer	10.31%	10.03%
  Low Interest	11.01%	10.97%
  For Bad Credit	13.02%	13.12%
  Cash Back	11.47%	11.46%
  Business	11.10%	10.91%
  Airline	12.75%	12.69%

  Source: CreditCards.com

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