Missing out on deductions keeps taxpayers sharp-eyed - 2004-02-29
A lot of people worry more about overlooking tax deductions, apparently even more than facing an audit.

• Mortgage interest
If you own a home, you can write off the interest. Normally, keeping track of this isn't a big deal, but last year wasn't routine, given the fevered pitch of refinancing. What it all means is the possibility that you didn't receive one or more 1098 interest-expense forms from lenders, especially if your loan was sold.
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Interest rate hike not on the cards - 2004-02-29
Hardly anyone expects the Bank of England to hike interest rates for the second month running this week, but with every indicator showing an economy steaming ahead, analysts say more hikes are just a matter of time.

This remains surprisingly strong. Retail sales beat expectations again in January, rising by 0.6 percent, and recording their best Christmas period since the boom days of 1987. Sales were helped in part by low mortgage rates.
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