It's Only Money
The Oregonian's personal finance blog by Brent Hunsberger. It's personal finance without the mood swings.
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It's Only Money

It's Only Money

Waging a property tax appeal hardly a sure bet
Property taxes are up. If you're thinking of challenging them, you'd be better off spending your time finding other savings.
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It's Only Money

Marketplace Money taping live in Portland on Monday
The show's focus: Talking money with your kids. Guests include Chris Dudley, Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and Darkhorse Comics' Mike Richardson
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It's Only Money

Check here to find your missing IRS tax refund
IT'S ONLY MONEY: Search a list of 1,300 Oregonians whose 2008 federal tax refund could not be delivered.
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It's Only Money

Oregon bans misleading financial & insurance titles
Oregon becomes one of nine states regulating titles that lack reasonable education, experience and continuing training requirements.
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It's Only Money

I Bond rate restored: 3.36% for next six months
A great savings vehicle has returned.
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It's Only Money

High marks for Oregon Savings Plan's new lineup
The new fund lineup for the Oregon College Savings Plan is set. While it won't roll out for several months, it will make you want to save for college again.
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It's Only Money

Medicare open-enrollment public meetings in Portland
Here's a list of free events in Portland where seniors can get help picking a Medicare plan.
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It's Only Money

What's happening to your Medicare plan?
Medicare open-enrollment starts Nov. 15. Questions? Send them this way, or check here for helpful links and phone numbers.
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Proposed fund lineup for Oregon College Savings Plan
Here's a sneak peak at the 529 plan's proposed new fund lineup. Weigh in before the state finalizes it on Thursday.
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It's Only Money

Local advisor topics: Deflation and the hot stock market
Some still worry about deflation while Michael Ilfers shows how this market run up is like none ever seen.
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It's Only Money

Linkfest: Other takes on open enrollment
It's Only Money isn't the only blog begging you to pay attention to open enrollment at work...
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It's Only Money

Open enrollment: Time for your own health care debate
Do the research to find a plan that meets your cost vs. coverage objectives.
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It's Only Money

Links on investing: Leno uncovers the roots of our financial crisis
More insight on why our financial crisis happened? Check out Jay Leno's interviews.
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It's Only Money

Comment on your health insurer's rate hike requests
The Oregon Insurance Division now allows you to search and comment on new rate requests by health insurers. Check it out here...
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It's Only Money

What if my open-enrollment period differs from my spouse's?
It's Only Money: One couple working for different employers want to compare health insurance plans. But their open-enrollment periods don't coincide. They may still have options, a consultant says.