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Compiling Your Vital Records As your personal, financial, and legal records have grown in volume and importance over the years, the task of organizing such documents may seem overwhelming. And yet the importance of having your vital records readily accessible cannot be over-emphasized.   Temporary Credit for First-time Homebuyers The recent American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Housing Act) created a temporary credit to encourage home ownership.   Borrowing from Your 401(k) Plan Individuals who participate in a 401(k) plan sometimes borrow from their plan.