A Refund Is Not A Windfall!
Too many treat their refunds as a windfall. It is not! It is a return of YOUR money.
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Too many treat their refunds as a windfall. It is not! It is a return of YOUR money.
Scammers had a field day with the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), using it as a way to fool Americans into sharing their personal information.
With online and mobile banking skyrocketing, it's no surprise that scams are quickly following.
In this scam, scammers pose as agents or talent scouts looking for actors, singers, models, reality show contestants, etc., and they use phony audition notices to fool aspiring performers into paying to try out for parts that don't exist.
Have you heard of the arrest warrant scam? Check it out...
This is a national campaign to help consumers make better-informed decisions and avoid being scammed.
Let's quickly look at a few more discretionary items in your budget.
Peter Leeds, author of Penny Stocks for Dummies, has major concerns about the currency in the aftermath of the Mt Gox Bitcoin fiasco.
If you are a couple of foodies and eating is out your thing try a lunch date on Saturday or brunch on Sunday.
We discussed saving money by eating breakfast at home and packing lunches. How about saving on dinner?
"Hank" has been investing in Bitcoin for years. He says there's been a lot of bad news around the digital currency lately.
Pack your lunch as often as you can...You'll save big!
Today starts a national campaign for Americans to save more money.
Get a jump-start on this year's taxes. Set up a filing system.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
The best way to beat taxes is by investing in your retirement plan.
So what may trigger an audit?
There no tax fairies or magic wands to help you with your taxes.
With capital gains come capital losses, but you can use your losses against your gains.
College is very expensive. Congress and the IRS have given us ways to offset education costs.
It's time to dig out those receipts for last year's charitable contributions.
A study by the government found that big bucks are lost annually by taxpayers who don't take the time to itemize.
The envelopes have begun to arrive, so open them!
When you employ someone to work in your home, such as a nanny or a housekeeper, you are required to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on their wages.
To receive Social Security benefits you must work and pay taxes into the system.