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What is a 'value-added tax' and what can it mean for the economy? - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

What is a 'value-added tax' and what can it mean for the economy? Christian Science Monitor A well-designed Value-Added Tax, a national consumption levy that would tax household purchases of all goods and services, could simplify the tax code for most households and finance significant reductions in corporate and individual income tax rates ... A Tax Reform Proposal That Might Work: Bring On The VATForbes all 3 news articles »

Canada Fin Min Concerned Some Lenders Relaxing Mortgage Standards - Wall Street Journal

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Canada Fin Min Concerned Some Lenders Relaxing Mortgage Standards Wall Street Journal Household debt has reached record levels as Canadians take advantage of low borrowing costs to buy houses and last month the central bank warned the debt-to income ratio in Canada will increase further. The government has tightened mortgage-financing ... Flaherty concerned over mortgage lendingbnn.ca all 22 news articles »

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded - New York Times

New York Times

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded New York Times His name is Nye Lavalle, and he first came to attention not in finance but in sports and advertising. He turned heads in marketing circles by correctly predicting that Nascar and figure skating would draw huge followings in the 1990s. Fannie Mae's Fire SaleBarron's all 22 news articles »

FSB warns Canada over household debt - Ninemsn

Globe and Mail

FSB warns Canada over household debt Ninemsn Check out ninemsn Finance's Tax Time for tips and advice on how to make your 2011/12 tax return work for you. The Financial Stability Board expressed concern Tuesday about high levels of household debt in Canada leaving the country's financial system ... FSB Report Says Canada's Growing Household Debt Is A Key ChallengeFox Business Canada needs more tools to cut household debt: FSBToronto Sun all 91 news articles »

A premium consideration - Chicago Tribune

A premium consideration Chicago Tribune About a third of US households have no life insurance, according to LIMRA, an insurance industry research group. That's a shame, because life insurance, especially simple term life, is cheaper than ever and could prevent financial disaster for your ... and more »