Real estate agents are thought to be almost indispensable for property transactions. While you may assume that your property is in safe hands, there could be conflicting interests you’re unaware of.

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If, after 2008, you still expect the stock market to fund your retirement, most people probably consider you a few Congressmen short of a bailout. (Zing!) Yes, it was tough being openly optimistic after a year in which every bull became a steer.

The new bill makes provision for builders suffering losses in 2008 and 2009 to claim refunds from the tax paid in the previous five years.

The U.S. Treasury is ramping up its issuance of inflation-protected securities (TIPS) this year, in order to address foreign investors' concerns about soaring fiscal deficits and the inflation risk they create. TIPS issuance for 2010 is expected to increase by approximately 40% over the amount sold in 2009. Should you be following China's and Japan's impetus and raising your exposure to TIPS?