A CVT does not strictly require the presence of a clutch. Nevertheless, in some vehicles (e.g. motorcycles), a centrifugal clutch is added to facilitate a neutral stance, which is useful when idling or manually reversing into a parking space.
To avoid financial disasters such as bankruptcy or foreclosure, first-time home buyers should conduct thorough research on real estate prices, neighborhoods and financing options.
The first-time homebuyer credit is a tax credit for individuals and couples who purchase a new home after April 8, 2008, and before May 1, 2010. There are several versions of the credit depending upon when the home was purchased: