This Week On Wall Street: 3/8
Investors continue the tear they're on, as the Dow builds on its historic gains.
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Investors continue the tear they're on, as the Dow builds on its historic gains.
A burst of hiring last month propelled Wall Street higher on Friday.
Within hours of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, CT, social media pages began cropping up dedicated to the victims.
Massachusetts companies added about 16,000 new jobs in January. Earlier estimates of job growth were dramatically upgraded.
One of the top Home Improvement Scams was the Sandy "Storm Chasers".
According to the Better Business Bureau, the "Grandparent Scam" has been around a while but is still widespread.
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Eating out really is discretionary spending. It's more difficult to save on your rent or mortgage payments.
We talked about take-out food for families and how expensive it can be. What if there is just the two of you and you like to eat out several times a week?
Earlier this week we discussed saving money by eating breakfast at home and packing lunches. Now let's talk dinner.
Packing lunches. It is quicker than stopping somewhere and a lot less expensive.
Today starts a campaign for America to save more.
Dave Caruso from Coastal Capital reviews the week on Wall Street with WBZ's Anthony Silva.
Get a jump-start on next year's taxes. Set up a simple filing system.
Be wary of anyone that wants you to sign a blank return or who refuses to put their name and Social Security number on your return.
Looking for a tax shelter? The best way to beat taxes is by investing in your retirement plan.
Most audits are simple paper audits where they send you a letter asking for supporting documentation.
Whether you do your taxes yourself or have someone else do them, only you can do the prep work involved.
Investments that you hold for less than a year and then sell are considered short term investments and are taxed as ordinary income.
College is very expensive, but Congress and the IRS have given us ways to offset education costs.
If you don't have a receipt and you are audited, the IRS will disallow your contributions.
A study by the government found that big bucks are lost annually by taxpayers who don't take the time to itemize.
The tax stuff has begun to arrive and for most of us it's stacked on the kitchen counter.
Dave Caruso from Coastal Capital reviews The Week on Wall Street with WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
