At least your money can live like a millionaire'sMovie super spies James Bond and Jason Bourne use them. So do real-life presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who says he pays his taxes, and untold numbers of Americans who don't. Swiss banks and their secretive counterparts around the globe may sound like the exclusive province of the wealthy, the mysterious or the shady, but anybody can legally open an offshore account. |
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Getting started on your small business tax returnNEW YORK (AP) — Do not look at the calendar and think, “I don’t need to start on my small business tax return yet. I have more than three months to do it.” |
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$25B US mortgage deal goes to statesA draft settlement between the nation's major banks and U.S. states over deceptive foreclosure practices has been sent to state officials for review. |
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Expert’s outlook: Strong profits, rising stocksBOSTON (AP) — There’s plenty for investors to worry about heading into 2012, from the European debt crisis to our own struggles to regain fiscal fitness. The economic recovery is picking up, but not so much that it inspires great confidence. |
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SEC charges ex-Fannie, Freddie CEOs with fraudThe Securities and Exchange Commission has brought civil fraud charges against six former top executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying they misled the government and taxpayers about risky subprime mortgages the mortgage giants held during the housing bust. |
