open house

For some of us, getting a financial fresh start might begin with paying back taxes. More than 1 million taxpayers had federal tax liens filed against them in 2010, a 60% increase from 2007. On Saturday, the IRS will host open houses at 74 Taxpayer Assistance Centers around the country to provide assistance with getting liens withdrawn and answer questions about ongoing issues.

This may be the 2010 version of "Tony & Tina's Wedding" -- "Full Disclosure" is a reality play about the trials and tribulations of selling real estate in Los Angeles, set in an actual house for sale. Think of it as the ultimate open house. "Full Disclosure," a play by Ruth McKee, produced by...