Why The First Time Home Buyer Credit Is Terrible For The Economy
The first-time home buyer tax credit extension cleared a hurdle in the Senate today with a 98-0 vote, and it could be a done deal if approved by the House this week. All over the U.S., there is an increasingly heated argument over the benefits of the First Time Home Buyers Credit and this extension. [...]
Is The Cash for Clunkers Car Buying Stimulus Program Dead?
Well, that was fast. The Cash for Clunkers program created a lot of buzz in the personal finance blogging niche (and I am sure in the auto industry as well). And a few days later, it went out with a bang. Yes, the Cash for Clunkers program, Gas Guzzler rebate, or whatever you want to [...]
Gas Guzzler Rebate, Get Cash For Clunkers
The Cash for Clunkers Bill (aka. Gas Guzzler Rebate) entitles you to a $3,500 or $4,500 credit for trading a drivable car made within the last 25 years, with a combined city/highway fuel economy rating of 18 mpg or less to a new higher fuel efficiency car. If the mileage improvement is 4 mpg or [...]
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