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14 Feb 2011

Major Housing Market Reform: The Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

by Mary | posted in: Blog Posts, Financial Planning, Legislation, Mortgages | 0

For two-and-a-half years, economists and housing industry analysts have wondered what would happen with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On February 11, they received some answers: the Obama administration announced plans to shut down both of the troubled mortgage giants … Read More

17 Dec 2010

The New Tax Act and What It Means for You

by Mary | posted in: Estate Planning, Legislation, Tax Planning | 0

The bill to extend the Bush tax cuts was passed by Congress and should be signed by President Obama later today. The Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 extends many previous provisions and also adds … Read More

4 Nov 2009

Financial Services Committee Approves Investor Protection Act

by Mary | posted in: Blog Posts, Legislation, Uncategorized | 0

At the bottom of this post, you will find a link to the press release just issued regarding HR 3817. There has been considerable debate and discussion in the financial community over the definition and application of the term “fiduciary” and I … Read More

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US News & World Report - July 2016: Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® was interviewed for Keep Your Money Goals on Track With a Midyear Financial Checkup

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Money Magazine: Mary Deshong-Kinkelaar, CFP® was quoted by Penelope Wang for Faster, Better or Cheaper personal finance strategies.

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