» Old Debts Never Die; They Are Sold to Collectors
31/07/10 09:20 from NYT > Your Money
Collecting old consumer debts has become a labyrinthine industry involving buyers of secondhand debt, muddled statutes of limitation, lawsuits and, sometimes, abusive tactics.

» Outliers Matter: Why Average Is Not Normal
31/07/10 08:00 from NYT > Your Money
Carl Richards on why it's time we start thinking about outliers.

» Patient Money: For Most, Implants Beat Dentures, but at a Price
31/07/10 05:10 from NYT > Your Money
Prosthetic teeth attached to the jaw with titanium screws are preferred for replacing lost teeth, but they’re expensive, and insurance coverage is usually minimal.

» Shortcuts: The Benefits of Volunteerism, if the Service Is Real
31/07/10 04:50 from NYT > Your Money
Even community service done simply to build a résumé for college can be a good thing, but there needs to be a connection between the work and the overall issue.

» Your Money: Nervous About Social Security? Better Prepare Now
31/07/10 04:20 from NYT > Your Money
If the government has to change Social Security, people may need to put aside a lot more money to make up for any reduction in benefits.

» Wealth Matters: Partnerships May Aid Your Estate, but the I.R.S. Is Watching
31/07/10 03:32 from NYT > Your Money
Family limited partnerships can help keep family interests in sync after death, but the government wants to make sure they operate as true businesses, not tax dodges.

» What Kind of Fixes to Social Security Would You Make?
31/07/10 00:26 from NYT > Your Money
This week's Your Money column looks at the viability of the Social Security system, and how much more you might have to save if benefits were cut.

» Thinking Twice About Partnerships
30/07/10 22:13 from NYT > Your Money
The Wealth Matters column takes up the issue of family limited partnerships, sometimes used by the wealthy to reduce the size of their estate for tax purposes.

» Big Deal: Conan O’Brien Sells Duplex for $25 Million
30/07/10 22:07 from NYT > Real Estate
The talk show host sold his duplex for more than $4 million below his asking price.

» Yikes! It’s a Garage
30/07/10 21:46 from NYT > Real Estate
The building of few private garages has set off municipal alarm bells. Fearing copycats, the city has moved swiftly to tighten the rules.

» In the Region | New Jersey: Penthouses Losing Altitude
30/07/10 21:46 from NYT > Real Estate
Penthouse apartments have become increasingly accessible for buyers and renters in New Jersey over the last few years.

» Square Feet | The 30-Minute Interview: Andy Frankl
30/07/10 21:46 from NYT > Real Estate
Questions for the president and founder of IBEX Construction, a company based in New York that specializes in stores and commercial interiors.

» The Hunt: Shoe Leather Produces a Studio for a Shoestring Budget
30/07/10 21:46 from NYT > Real Estate
For Patrick Shindell, finding something in Manhattan in his price range — under $300,000 — was a tall order.

» Habitats | Hillcrest, Queens: A Semi-Secret Garden in Queens
30/07/10 21:46 from NYT > Real Estate
A watercolorist and her husband have a lushly planted backyard at their home in Hillcrest, with plants that figure in her paintings.

» Big Deal: Dylan McDermott Buys Co-op
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
The actor bought a one-bedroom on West 21st Street for $701,000.

» Big Deal: David Bouley Sells Apartment
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
The chef and restaurateur sold his East 10th Street co-op for $1.4 million.

» Mortgages: Fannie Mae Offers Borrowers Hardship Relief
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
Struggling borrowers facing “unique hardships” may find more flexibility from lenders starting this month.

» Living In: Hints of Recovery for Riverfront Village
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
A Rockland County village on the Hudson River was hit hard by the recession, but is making a slow recovery back.

» Posting: Condo Projects That Didn’t Cut Prices
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
Many condominium projects are returning to the market after waiting out the downturn, and some haven’t reduced prices.

» Streetscapes/Readers’ Questions: A Stable and Its Dakota Connection
30/07/10 21:45 from NYT > Real Estate
Readers’ questions pertain to the Dakota Stables and the Lexington School for the Deaf.