There are any number of companies, including American Express, that will give you mileage for the money you spend. When applying for these cards, make sure you understand how much money will have to be charged in order to actually benefit you. In one of your columns, you mentioned investing in general obligation bonds as opposed to revenue bonds. General obligation bonds are issued by a taxing authority, such as a community. Conversely, revenue bonds are to be repaid from income generated by a project.
Most financial experts agree that GOs are safer when all else is equal.
She has written this into her will. If the will was drawn properly by an attorney practicing in your mother's area, and she was specific in her desires, I don't see any problem. Let Bruce Williams' ''House Smart'' be your guide. Questions of general interest will be answered in future columns.