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  • IRS warns taxpayers about popular tax scams

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 1:42 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The IRS released the 2013 Dirty Dozen tax scam, which includes identity theft, phishing and hiding income offshore.

  • iDonatedit app determines value of non-cash charitable donations

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 2:48 PM by Robin Shreeves

    Just how much can you deduct for the fondue set you donated to Goodwill on your taxes?

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  • Should I claim the home office deduction?

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 1:25 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    If you're thinking about claiming a home office deduction on your 2012 tax return, make sure you read these 5 articles first.

  • Why luxury is making a comeback in America

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 12:25 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

    Now that the recession is starting to recede, Americans are starting to take strong interest in luxury brands again.

  • Great job growth, lousy pay [Video]

    Fri, Mar 15, 2013 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The fastest-growing job in the nation is in home health care, but the pay is low, even below minimum wage for some.

  • 7 carsharing and carpooling iPhone apps

    Wed, Mar 13, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Save money and reduce your carbon footprint when you use one of these apps to organize a carpool or book a carshare ride.

  • Las Vegas family lives comfortably on $14K a year

    Mon, Mar 11, 2013 9:46 AM

    Video: According to 2012 guidelines, a family of four making less than $23,000 per year is living in poverty. But the Wagasky family is not only surviving on nearly $10,000 less than that; they are thriving and have no debt.

  • Phone scammers fleece retiree out of house and home

    Fri, Mar 08, 2013 3:30 PM by Paul Wagenseil, LiveScience

    Recent forms of the 'advance-fee' fraud have taken on the form of emails promising foreign-lottery winnings.

  • Wealth inequality in America [Video]

    Fri, Mar 08, 2013 1:55 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The income gap in the U.S. is startling. This video presentation puts the numbers in perspective.

  • Tax season is splurge season for many Americans

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 10:24 AM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

    A survey shows that most Americans prefer to spend their tax returns within the year that they receive them, thinking of them as bonuses.

  • How to optimize college aid applications [Video]

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 1:44 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Maximizing your child's college financial aid involves more than simply filling out a FAFSA.

  • March's printable natural and organic food coupons

    Fri, Mar 01, 2013 11:11 AM by Robin Shreeves

    Manufacturers are decreasing the number and value of food coupons, but there are still some to be found online.

  • National nonprofit provides food stamps for pets

    Tue, Feb 26, 2013 11:43 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Marc Okon founded Pet Food Stamps to prevent financially strapped pet owners from having to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets.

  • Happy America Saves Week!

    Mon, Feb 25, 2013 12:28 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    'Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.' is the theme for America Saves Week 2013, which starts today.

  • What's in a hospital bill? [Video]

    Fri, Feb 22, 2013 10:49 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    After one family discovered they owed more than $474,000 for a hospital stay, they began to ask more specific questions. The answers surprised them.

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