State Estate Taxes News

SCOTT BURNS: Helping joint-return couples decide on retirement contributionsFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:43PMMy wife and I are both teachers (13 years). I have a Roth ($8,500) with American Funds, which I stopped contributing to years ago. My wife also stopped years ago. We want to start contributing again. What percentage of our income should we put into these funds? Which one should we contribute to, or should we fund both?

FAQ on the deal ending the state government shutdownFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:33PMHere are answers to some frequently asked questions about the tentative deal ending the government shutdown in Minnesota.

Galien Twp. gains fire stationThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:48PMGALIEN - A building forfeited by a trucking company for failing to pay property taxes is to become the home of the Galien Township Fire Department.

Are you paying too much in property taxes? (letter)Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:51AMPhil Stinchcomb, Kalamazoo County commissioner, came to me in February and made me aware that he suspected municipalities all over the state have been excluding a large amount of "arms length" transactions from equalization sales studies.

Gen. Tso’s Default ChickenSaturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:06PMIf Americans think they can borrow forever without paying higher interest rates, the Chinese say, think again.