Warning: You May Be Overpaying!

It's tax season, and as you're doing your returns or working with your preparer, we have an important question for you: Would you let the IRS tell you what you owe on your income taxes?

Didn't think so! We wouldn't either.

Well, then, why assume that the property tax bill you received from your local government is accurate?

Many American homeowners are facing a double whammy right now: Their taxes are higher because of the rise in housing prices prior to the current mortgage meltdown, but…their homes are now declining in value!
It's a rotten – and potentially very expensive – position to be in.

There is a real chance you could be overpaying. We're always surprised to hear how many homeowners never take the time to check, let alone challenge, how their local government calculates their property tax bill.

Try this statistic on for size: About two-thirds of the time that homeowners challenge their tax bill, they are successful in getting their property taxes reduced…sometimes by a little, sometimes by a LOT!

So let's get to it. Let us show you exactly how it's done. Click here to watch our step-by-step guide to challenging your property taxes and reclaiming your money!

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  How to Plan the Perfect Vacation
  Without Going Broke

Good news! Summer is just around the corner!

I (Ken here) know, some of you still have snow on the ground and a frosty bite in the air. But now that we're in March, spring starts in just a few weeks.

Here's my favorite clue that summer is coming: My Red Sox (World Champions, I might add) are now training for the start of the baseball season…in fact on Monday, our daughter, Meredith, and her husband, Keith, went to a Red Sox spring training game in Jupiter, Florida!

For many of us, the prospect of warmer weather means it's time to start thinking about our summer vacations. Now, we realize that times are tough right now (we continue to believe we're in a recession), and you may think that you just can't afford a nice vacation.

That's not necessarily true…if you know a few key travel secrets. Daria and I are just the ones to tell you!

We have 4 Dolan Travel Tips for you to help you plan that perfect vacation without going broke. Read our tips now to discover how you can save hundreds of dollars, and we'll also tell you where to look for the best deals.

That's exactly what we'll be getting from the federal government in the form of a tax rebate, thanks to the recently approved economic stimulus package. So what will you do with this "found" money? Before you do anything, be sure to read our 6 Smart Rebate Moves. You have a real opportunity to do something with this rebate that can make you better off financially. Click here for our best advice.

The slow economy and credit crisis have more people turning to their credit cards for more things – even necessities such as food and gasoline. We'll be talking much more about this on Dolans.com in the coming days, and we'd like to hear from you:

Are you using your credit cards more?

	YES
	NO

Thanks for your response. Click here for our tips on how to save hundreds in credit card interest.

Consumer prices were up more than expected in January, and we're once again hearing about fears of inflation. Inflation is a retirement killer. It's a lot like a leaky basement: All you need is a little inflation to do serious damage over the years. To see the real impact of inflation on your retirement, click here to use our special calculator.

About The Dolans

For more than 20 years, Ken and Daria Dolan have been the trusted source for real money solutions for people just like you.

Ken and Daria give you the Straight Talk you need to hear to live money-smart, debt-free and cash-rich.

Here is a small sampling of where you may have seen them on TV:

• Hosts of Dolans Unscripted, a weekly national television show on CNN that aired
  to nearly 85 million homes across America
• Money contributors on CBS This Morning
• Money contributors on CBS News Saturday Morning
• Hosts of their own daily television show on CNBC for four years
• Guests on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, LIVE with Regis and Kelly,
  Wall Street Week and many more.

They continue to host their nationally syndicated radio program, The Dolans, which is carried on nearly 100 stations around the country every Saturday.

It's no wonder Ken and Daria have been awarded the only four-star rating for financial broadcasting excellence by Newsweek magazine and named to the Vanity Fair magazine Radio Hall of Fame.

Now, you can have unprecedented access to this wisdom and the Dolans through their new website, Dolans.com. They tell it like it is, and their message is clear: You have to take control of your money, and you don't have to be afraid. You can do it, and Ken and Daria are here to help.

At Dolans.com, you'll be able to explore hundreds of free articles and reports—whenever you want, 24/7. Anytime you have a question about money… anytime you have a concern… anytime you have a problem, just visit Dolans.com, and we'll help you sort it all out.

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