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JENNIFER A. JOHNSON

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How the New Tax Law Screws the Upper Middle Class

Posted: 2/8/2013 12:02:00 AM

Two of the lesser known and least understood provisions of the fiscal cliff legislation will raise taxes on high-income taxpayers by phasing out personal exemptions and the amount of itemized dedu…

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How Small Business Could Get Slammed by the Fiscal Cliff

Posted: 12/12/2012 12:12:00 AM

Businesses that survived the Great Recession and the sluggish economy, are now reckoning with the fiscal cliff — more than $600 billion in spending cuts and tax increases coming January 2 if Congr…

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What Americans Don’t Know about Financial Fees

Posted: 12/4/2012 10:40:00 AM

There’s been a shift towards greater transparency in the financial services industry, but many investors still aren’t sure what they’re paying for when they hire a financial planner. Accordin…

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4 Ways Retirees Can Survive the Fiscal Cliff

Posted: 11/18/2012 12:03:00 AM

The past few years haven’t been great for those who have just retired or are nearing their golden years. And unfortunately with the fiscal cliff on the horizon — more than $600 billion in spending…

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How the Safest Investments for Retirees Went Wrong

Posted: 8/23/2012 11:41:00 AM

Retirees who put their money into low-risk investments like Treasuries and certificates of deposit (C.D.’s) thought they were doing everything right. But the Federal Reserve’s decision to kee…

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