Income tax refund loans are a temptation worth resisting
With many eager to get extra cash fast these days, an income tax refund loan can be pretty tempting. Some tax preparers entice consumers with the promise of reducing refund...
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Wal-Mart hopes crisis will change city stance
Wal-Mart officials are hoping the economic crisis makes the idea of embracing the retailer more appealing to a City Council that has been reluctant to embrace the company, despite the...
Pay your nanny tax–nominated or not
Nancy Killefer's decision Tuesday to withdraw her candidacy to join the Obama administration over her failure to pay taxes for household help puts the spotlight on a dirty little open...
Beware the credit fixers
With lenders becoming stingy and setting the credit bar higher, having an attractive credit score is more important than ever. So, who could resist a pitch like this one from...
Schedule medicine cabinet checkup
When was the last time you took a good look inside your medicine cabinet? Do you know whether the medications and other products in there are still good? The American...
No strings attached to IRS’ offer to help taxpayers this year
If you're like me, "IRS" is one of the scariest abbreviations in the English language. I pay my taxes, file my returns on time and don't cheat. Did I just...
As economy sinks, scam artists rise
5 tips on avoiding scams 1. Be vigilant. Scams appear to be more prevalent during this economic downtown. 2. Beware of financial-services firms requiring upfront fees. Lenders cannot do so....
As economy sinks, scam artists rise
The economy is tough, and there are crooks out there looking to make things a whole lot tougher. The number of financial scams circulating is on the rise, some experts...
New year, new you, new gym too?
By now, you're probably a few days into that resolution to lose weight, munching on celery sticks and low-fat yogurt, wondering how best to follow through on the exercise portion...
Diet aids may slim only your wallet
The new year is almost upon us and so are those annual resolutions to lose weight. But if you're thinking of using an over-the-counter diet aid in your battle of...