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Mike DeSenne

Mike DeSenne is the money and work editor with AARP.org and a former executive editor of SmartMoney.com. He likes to do his taxes by hand, much to the dismay of his accountant.

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Emergency Home Preparedness Home Emergency Preparedness

Q&A: Emergency Preparedness for Homeowners

HouseLogic talks to Red Cross disaster response expert Court Ogilvie about emergency preparedness for homeowners. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1 hr (family meeting)
Investment Low $69.95 (emergency kit)
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Projects For Home Tax Refund Tax Refundable Home Projects

Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $2,500 Projects

If you want to invest a tax refund in your home this year, consider these five great projects that cost around $2,500. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $115/yr (tankless heater)
Effort Low 1 day (install)
Investment Med $1,500-$2,500 (tankless heater)
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Low-flow showerhead in bathroom

Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $500 Projects

Here are five great ideas for investing a tax refund in your home if you receive $500 or less back from the IRS this year. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Low $90/yr (low-flow toilet)
Effort Low 1-2 hrs (surge protector)
Investment Low $500
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Home Refund Tax Investments Tax Investments Home Refund

Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $1,000 Projects

Consider these five great projects that cost around $1,000 if you decide to invest a tax refund in your home this year. Read More

Progress H C E K
Value Added Low $903*
Effort Low 1-2 days (install)
Investment Med $1,238 (nat'l avg, entry door)*
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Home Ownership Tax Return Mortgage Tax Credit 2010

Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns

From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money High $1,500 (energy tax credit)
Effort Low 1 day (2010 tax planning)
Investment Low $0 (IRS Publication 17)
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2009 Tax Tips Returns Mortgage Tax Credit 2009

Tax Tips for Homeowners Preparing 2009 Returns

Follow these tax tips for homeowners to ensure that you receive all of the tax deductions and tax credits to which you’re entitled. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money High $1,500 (energy tax credit)
Effort Low 1 day (prepare return)
Investment Low $29.95 (basic tax software)
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How To Claim Energy Tax Credits

Claim Your Residential Energy Tax Credits

Earn a residential energy tax credit and lower your utility bills at the same time when you improve the energy efficiency of your home. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Med $1,500 (tax credit)
Effort Low 1-2 hrs (Form 5695)
Investment Low $187 (avg tax-prep fee)
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