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Life Changes Can Affect Your Tax Return -- Things to Know

Mark Steber | Posted 11.24.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

Did you know that a change in marital status, having a child, or sending one off to college, even a change in employment status, can affect your tax return?

Pennies Cost Utah Man Big Bucks (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 09.21.2012 | Home

Jason Robert West got a lesson in common cents. The 40-year-old Vernal, Utah, man paid a disputed $25 medical bill with 2,500 pennies. But he wound up...

6-Year-Old Runs Up Credit Card Tab That's An i-Sore

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 09.20.2012 | Home

All 6-year-old Will Smith wanted to do was reach Level 26 in a video game called "Tiny Monsters." Unfortunately, getting there cost $3,244 of his gran...

10 Signs You're Not as Rich as You Could Be

Francine Jay | Posted 11.18.2012 | Home
Francine Jay

Are you frustrated with your finances? Drowning in debt? Or just not sure where your money goes each month?

Remember to Get Your Income Tax Estimates in by September 17

Mark Steber | Posted 11.14.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

Are you self-employed? Do you have investment income, prize or lottery winnings, or other income that doesn't traditionally have income tax withholdings? If you answered yes to any of these, you may need to make an estimated tax payment by September 17.

Watch: Is 128 Too Old For Health Insurance?

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 08.31.2012 | Home

A Kenyan man thought to be 128 years old is too old to qualify for health insurance (h/t MSN). Kenya's National Hospital Insurance Fund has rejecte...

Well That's 1 Way To Get A Job

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.07.2013 | Business

NEW YORK -- Vincent Giordano has held up a "Hire Me" sign on the streets of New York City every Monday through Friday, during regular business hours, ...

Back-to-School Time Can Mean Big Savings at Tax Time

Mark Steber | Posted 10.27.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

If you or someone you know has higher education costs, look to the tax rules to get some much deserved tax relief and possibly a bigger tax refund this coming tax year. Let your education help you make the most out of tax time.

Which One's Cheaper?

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 08.24.2012 | Home

Target is now cheaper than Walmart. According to study conducted by Bloomberg, Target's prices were cheaper than Walmart's by 0.46 percentage point...

How To Catch A 'Poopetrator' (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 08.22.2012 | Business

Fingering the four-legged culprits who do their business without their owners cleaning up has become big business. Poo Prints, a doggie DNA lab in ...

1 In 5 Americans Had Trouble Paying For Groceries This Year

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 08.21.2012 | Home

Another sign that the economy is not recovering quickly enough: A significant number of Americans are still having trouble affording food. Accordin...

Michael Jordan Investment Gone Bad

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 11.28.2012 | Home

Michael Jordan probably doesn't have to sweat losing $1.5 million in a gym investment -- which is good for him because it could happen soon, reports s...

Why It's Important to Conduct a Mid-Year Tax Review Now

Mark Steber | Posted 10.10.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

Summertime means beach, barbeques and much needed vacation time. Probably the last thing on your mind is your taxes. Yet this is the perfect time to review your tax situation.

What To Buy Everyday Of The Week

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 08.06.2012 | Home

Smart shoppers know that to score the best deals, timing is key. Just as there's a best season to buy certain items, there's also a best day of th...

What Smart Parents Are Doing With Their Kids Before Back-To-School Shopping

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 08.02.2012 | Home

A dozen pencils: $1.69 Pack of notebook paper: $0.99 Eraser: $1.79 This is a list many families will be making this year as back-to-school sh...

One Reason To Be Paranoid At The ATM

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 08.06.2012 | Home

As if we weren't already wary of getting robbed while withdrawing money from an automated teller machine (ATM), high-tech thieves are now giving us go...

10 Cities That Spend The Most On Ice Cream

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 07.26.2012 | Home

Everyone from Barack Obama to Anderson Cooper loves ice cream, especially in the summertime. In 2010, the American ice cream industry generated $1...

Two-Fifths Of Families Live On The Edge

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 07.25.2012 | Home

Nearly two-fifths of American households are living on the edge financially. According to a report from the Consumer Federation of America and the ...

29 Ways You're Throwing Away Your Money

Money Talk News | Angela Colley | Posted 06.18.2012 | Home

Money Talks News: I consider myself a Budget Jedi. I watch my accounts like a hawk, shop sales, and stay home more often than I’d like to save mo...

This Generation Has Suffered Massive Loss Of Wealth

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 06.20.2012 | Home

The generation known for bringing the world grunge, 'zines and slackers is, apparently, slacking. Those born between 1966 and 1975, belonging to Ge...

What to Do if Your Tax Return Is Audited by the IRS

Mark Steber | Posted 08.08.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

If you are one of the unlucky few who do receive a 'review' notice from the IRS, here is some important information to consider.

Americans Charging Medical Expenses On Credit Cards

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 05.23.2012 | Home

Are you carrying debt because of doctor's bills or medicine costs? If so, you're not alone. Many low-and middle-income Americans are paying for med...

The Average Wedding Costs An Outrageous Amount

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 05.22.2012 | Home

Mark Zuckerberg just married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan a day after Facebook's epic debut on the NASDAQ. But most people aren't lucky enou...

The Five Best And Worst Cities For Financial Well-Being (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 05.21.2012 | Home

Some towns are getting along in this economy better than others. A report issued this week from the credit counseling agency CredAbility offers som...

What You Can Do Now to Get a Bigger Tax Refund Next Year

Mark Steber | Posted 07.16.2012 | Home
Mark Steber

A better way to work towards a larger refund next year is by taking advantage of all the tax credits and deductions that you may be entitled to, but are often overlooked.