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When you go to the grocery store to do some major food shopping, how long is it before you find yourself having to go back to do it all again? It’s tough when you can’t seem to make stuff last as long as you would like. But I’ve found some great ways of stretching our […]
You have some tax-related humor prepared for us today? It’s hard to think there’s anything funny about taxes when you’re under a mountain of paperwork, but I do have a bit of comic relief for you today! I did some research about the craziest tax-write offs the IRS has allowed—and some ridiculous things people have […]
WASHINGTON — Twice in the last few years a deer has hit my car. Yes, I meant to say the deer hit me. The animals bolted from a wooded area into my path (only one survived). Turns out a lot of the damage done to cars in this country isn’t from colliding with another automobile. […]
WASHINGTON — Lucky you if you’re one of the many consumers who recognize an error in your credit file and are able to successfully dispute it, get it removed and receive the credit rating you deserve. But woe to those who find errors and still have trouble getting corrections from any of the three major […]
Is it already time to talk taxes? You bet it is. Most 1099 forms have already gone out and everyone should be organizing their paperwork and getting ready to pay the taxman. Today I want to tell everyone how to get audited. How to get audited? Who wants to get audited? No one wants to […]
In 2012, Valentine’s Day was estimated to contribute around $17.6 billion to the economy, according to the National Retail Federation. Now, that’s great and all,…
With an ever growing problem of debt in this country, it is vital for us as parents to break this vicious cycle. We need to…
We frequently hear stories about retiring early, but today Mellody Hobson talks about retiring late. More and more, people are abandoning the dream of playing canasta beachside in favor of staying in the workforce. This is a big change from the past fifty years, when Americans were retiring younger and younger, aided by private pensions […]
As people lose their jobs, transition to new careers, retire or keep their money in a bank savings/CDs etc., they are often left with 401K plans, 403Bs and other investment…
How’s the job market looking these days? It’s been better and it’s been worse. Unemployment is holding at about 7.8 percent. Employment growth is stuck at a slower pace than in any recovery in the past half-century. And although job growth looks like it may be on the upswing, studies find that we don’t just […]
I have a question about my taxes. Jackson Hewitt would be happy to help you with your tax questions. To speak with a local Tax Pro, call 1-800-234-1040 or visit www.jacksonhewitt.com to find an office nearest you. I commute to work every day about 250 miles. Are there expenses such as gas car maintenance, and […]
WASHINGTON — Alfreda Williams has been on the front lines for a long time, shepherding through some tough battles. Williams is a senior foreclosure counselor for HomeFree-USA, one of the many agencies across the country approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help people save their homes if possible. Williams has seen […]
