March, 2009

IRS Now Accepting Tax Returns Claiming $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Credit

Earlier today, the IRS officially began accepting 2008 electronic tax returns for individuals claiming the $8,000 tax credit for qualifying first time home buyers who purchased a house in 2009. If you qualify and have purchased your home this year, you can now file your taxes using TurboTax, TaxAct, H&R Block, or any other software ...

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GTD for Personal Finance

(Jonny Goldstein) When David Allen wrote Getting Things Done back in 2001, no one predicted it would rise to #52 on the Amazon best seller list and spark an entire productivity subculture. Like many productivity gurus, Allen recommends prioritizing tasks and eliminating distractions through to-do lists, calendars, and turning off e-mail notifications. But Allen’s theories differ in ...

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April Fool’s Pranks For the Entire Family

Last minute April Fool’s pranks Are you ready for April Fool’s Day? Sure, it isn’t a holiday that most people think about, but it can be lots of fun, even without payday loans in Downey. We can all use some more laughter in our lives, particularly during difficult financial times. Blithe Platt writes for Examiner.com ...

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Congress Considers Curbs On Credit Card Costs

Consumer groups complain that a lot of credit card issuers charge hefty fees and high interest rates. This week, congressional committees will take up legislation that would force the card companies to change the way they operate.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Congress Considers Curbs On Credit Card Costs...

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Laid Off, But College Costs Keep Adding Up

Dean and Terry Stanton have two sons in college, and their daughter is planning to start in the fall. They had the financing all figured out until a couple of months ago. The Stantons talk with Renee Montagne about how they are juggling college costs now that Dean has been laid off from his job ...

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