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5 Year End Tax Tips?It's not too late to slash your taxes!

by Ken Dolan Dec 21st 2007 3:00PM
Updated Dec 21st 2007 5:26PM

Ken and Daria Dolan are widely known as America's First Family of Personal Finance.

Taxes?! Bah humbug! I know taxes probably aren't exactly the most festive thing to write about in the middle of the holidays. But taking advantage of some year-end tax tips now can save you big come April.

So pour yourself another glass of eggnog and spend a few minutes watching this video on some simple tax moves you can make before the ball drops on the 31st.

Ken and Daria Dolan of Dolans.com have hosted their own national radio program for 22 years, anchored their own television shows on CNN, authored six books on money matters, served as money contributors on CBS This Morning and have now launched a comprehensive web site and free e-letter at Dolans.com.

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