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   DECEMBER

Kiplinger*s Personal Finance, December 2004  

Tune up your CAR SHOPPING skills
If admiring this year's new models has you itching to trade in your car, be sure to pick up the tools and advice you'll need to drive a hard bargain. Download our test-drive scorecard to rate your ride just like our editors. Plus, shop for the latest car loans, review our car-buying tutorial or hire a car-shopping pro to do the work for you.

Could you be a LANDLORD?
A steady flow of monthly rent checks sounds nice, but thre are also tax issues and hidden costs to consider. Determine if buying a rental house makes sense for you. Plus, are you landlord material?

Price your DREAM CAR
Compare standard features on a variety of makes and models. Then add the options and packages you want for a more accurate price estimate.

See Kristin Seiffert's FUND RAISING progress
Seiffert's efforts to raise money for ALS were helped greatly by the Web.

Top ten year-end TAX SAVERS
Check each weekday between December 1 and December 14 for the top ten ways to reduce your 2004 income taxes.

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Tax-planning countdown
Many opportunities to reduce your tax bill end when New Year begins. Share your year-end money-saving tips or questions with other Kiplinger's readers.

Reader Feedback Panel
We want to know what you think about the money issues that matter to you. Share your experiences and opinions with Kiplinger's editors.

CAR BUYING | Figure out whether a rebate or dealer financing is better for you.

LOANS | Find the best car-loan rates.

LEASING | Calculate your monthly lease payment.


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