Saturday, March 22, 2008

BOJ policy board elects Shirakawa as its chairman

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japans policy board has elected acting central bank governor Masaaki Shirakawa as its chairman, the BOJ said on Friday.

A tax break thats worth the hassle

The earned income tax credit, available to people who dont make a lot of money, can be complicated. But if you are eligible, the time it takes to file will be well spent.

Why your retirement is probably safe

If youre really rich, the market turmoil of late may threaten your retirement lifestyle. But if youre middle class, the effect is likely to be smaller. Heres why.