Realty Q&A: New Web site lets consumers check up on lenders

Question: Is there any way for me to check up on the mortgage broker I am planning to use? I don’t want to be taken advantage of, so I want to make sure he’s licensed — he says he is — and see if he’s ever been disciplined by the authorities for doing something wrong.

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Free Tax Help

How often do you see real passion when it comes to tax preparation? Meet Dr. Edward Kane, of Venice, Fla.

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Middle-Class Plan and Your Prosperity

President Obama’s proposed initiatives aimed at bringing peace of mind back to middle- and low-income earners won’t do much to stimulate the economy and in general don’t help the unemployed but could represent a tiny beacon for many struggling Americans in this recessionary storm.

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Emergency Savings

Question: . My wife and I know we should have an emergency savings fund, but with one income we have nothing left to save after paying expenses.

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The Job Search - The Hiring Process

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when you apply for a job? Here is a look at what you need to know about the screening process.

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Thinking Happy Thoughts at Work

A growing number of employers have hired trainers who draw on psychological research, ancient religious traditions or both to inspire workers to take a more positive attitude.

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Relationships: Valentines Day Gift Tips

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Malls will be filled with flowers, heart-shaped candles and candies…love is in the air! If you have been with the same person for a few years, you are probably finding it hard to come up with some creative and romantic ideas without blowing up your budget. Every

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Delaying Retirement

Maybe we should all take a leaf out of Brett Favre’s playbook. Not the last-minute interception: The delayed retirement. Columnist Brett Arends makes the case for staying in the workforce as long as possible.

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Improving Your Return on Your Retirement Account

401(k) participants who use target-date funds, managed accounts, or online advice get better returns on their retirement investments than those who do not, according to a Hewitt Associates and Financial Engines study released Monday. The median annual return for 401(k) account holders using any of these forms of investing assistance was 1.86 percent higher than

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Simple steps to a more secure retirement

Bitten by the bear one too many times and uncertain about their jobs and the economy, investors have avoided stocks even after the market’s rapid ascent. Indeed, the market’s strong rebound over the past 10 months only makes many sidelined buyers more afraid to get on board, and the sell-off last week likely exacerbated those

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