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Higher, no lower, taxes on rich

Two recent public opinion surveys reveal conflicting points of view on proposed taxes.An Associated Press-GfK Group poll released last week found that 65 percent of U.S. adults support President Barack Obama's proposed Buffett Rule.

Low Interest Rates Boost Refinancing Opportunities for Seniors

Seniors housing owners hoping to refinance their properties this year will find money available, though lenders are cautious and still have fairly strict underwriting standards.

U.S. Home Prices Hit New Low After Sliding 3.8% in December

U.S. home prices hit their lowest level since subprime mortgages began imploding in mid-2006, with 20 metro regions falling 3.9 percent in December compared to the prior year, according S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index data released Tuesday.