"Congratulations, I'm pleased to inform you that you've won $10,000," reads a letter that crime prevention specialist Nell Hays says is a common scam. ...more

November 29, 2009

A bitter family feud has erupted in Florida over the estate of the slain son of the founder of the lavish Fontainebleau Hotel. ...more

October 8, 2009

Young graduates, we apologize for handing you so many turbulences to tackle: a war, inflation, debt, political unrest and an uncertain future. But before you put blame and shame on us, let me share this with you. ...more

May 29, 2009

OK, I will be honest with you. In high school, I got a "C" in algebra. I admit I am not the sharpest tool in the math shed of life. However, I don't think I am the only American who is struggling with trying to get his mind around a $1 trillion national debt, much less a $3 trillion national debt. ...more

March 8, 2009

OK, I will be honest with you. In high school, I got a "C" in algebra. I admit I am not the sharpest tool in the math shed of life. However, I don't think I am the only American who is struggling with trying to get his mind around a $1 trillion national debt, much less a $3 trillion national debt. ...more

March 7, 2009

In 1916, Rev. J.H. Boetcker wrote "The Ten Cannots." These "Cannots" still ring true. ...more

November 20, 2008

By approving one amendment and voting down another, the people have decided to ban same-sex marriages and leave the language of the constitution alone, even when some lawmakers think it is culturally insensitive. ...more

November 6, 2008

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November 2, 2008

Let's go Rays! Attending four games in a week and clanking my cowbell during the final, playoff-clinching home stand, I felt briefly seduced into feeling "at home" myself, 35 years after leaving Tampa. Not to the point of getting a mohawk, though. ...more

October 5, 2008

My father recently died, and my siblings and I sold his house and split the profits according to his will. What would be the best way to keep from paying taxes on this gain? It's about $14,000. If I put it in a Roth IRA or regular IRA, would that shield me from the tax burden? Please give me some advice so it's not so devastating at tax time. ...more

August 21, 2008