Business

Legal-Ease: Selling my house: what are my taxes?

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Over a decade ago, the law changed regarding the tax treatment of gain in value on the sale of a primary residence. Some aspects of the “old law” remain as points of confusion that lead to misunderstanding of the law as it currently is.

The Week Ahead: Another week, another inflation report, and more interest rate resetting

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Last week it was an inflation report followed by a recalibration of how high the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to cool it down.

Google case at Supreme Court risks upending the internet as we know it

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An upcoming Supreme Court case could answer one of the toughest questions of the internet age: Should online companies be held responsible for promoting harmful speech?

Small house plan Glenhaven lives large

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EUGENE, ORE. – Shingle siding, Craftsman-style windows and stone veneer column supports put a warm, natural face on the contemporary Glenhaven. Inside this small home, wide expanses of glass brighten the vaulted family gathering spaces that flow together at the rear.

Family budgeting tips that actually work

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When Tom Snyder coaches people in his church about how to budget, he starts by encouraging them to track their spending.

Legal-Ease: Why does my deed say that I bought my house for one dollar?

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In most circumstances, it should not take a law degree to be able to read and usually understand most written agreements and documents, including deeds to properties. However, a struggle comes when the language in a deed seems to be literally inaccurate.

Wait, layoffs and job growth? What’s going on with the economy and is recession...

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WASHINGTON — Only a few months ago many economists warned that a recession was not just inevitable, it was around the corner. Inflation would take years to curb. Surging unemployment was on its way.

The Week Ahead: Why the markets both love and loathe less inflation

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January could mark seven consecutive months of falling inflation compared to a year earlier. There is no empirical economic agreement on how many months makes a trend, but seven is as good as any for the dismal science.

Forsythia offers unique floor plan, stunning views

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EUGENE, ORE. — From the front, the Forsythia has the appearance of a typical contemporary ranch-style home. A bird’s-eye view of the floor plan tells a different story. A large, dramatic hexagonal space forms its core, with wings jutting out to the right and left.

Reghan Winkler: Dating is hard. Getting scammed makes it worse.

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In the digital dating era, finding love is just a few taps away. Online dating has made it easier than ever to connect with potential partners from anywhere in the world, but as the popularity of online dating increases, so does the risk of falling victim to a romance scam.