Author: Money Talks News
Taxes: Do You Have to File?
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
Don’t you hate filing taxes? Well, millions of people don’t even have to file a return. But if you think that sounds lucky, you might want to think again.
Free Tax Help From The IRS
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
Every year millions of Americans line up to pay professionals to do their taxes. But needing professional help doesn’t mean you need to pay for it.
Homes: Should You Rent or Buy?
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
Owning your own home: an idea so popular it’s known as the American Dream. But as prices fall and foreclosures rise, for many it’s become a nightmare instead. How do you know whether renting or owning is the way to go?
Roth or Regular? 401K Plans
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
If you put money in any retirement accounts, you probably have a choice between traditional and Roth. But what’s the difference?
Investing vs Paying Credit Card Debt
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
If you’ve got savings and debt, should you use your savings to pay off your debt? Or is investing your savings a better plan?
Cars: Lease or Buy?
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
If you’re in the market for a new car, one of your first decisions will be whether to buy or lease. Which is the better option?
Paying Down Mortgage vs Investing
Money Talks News on June 12, 2008
You’ve got a little extra cash coming in… do you invest it, or would it be smarter to pay extra on your mortgage? Let’s find out.
Beating Grocery Store Prices
Money Talks News on June 11, 2008
Rising grocery store prices have turned beating the cost of food shopping into an art. But, if you know how to shop, where to shop, and when to shop for food, your grocery store bill doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.
Shopping Car Loans
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
Last month general motors announced the biggest annual loss in their history. And dark clouds for car manufacturers mean blue skies for buyers, as dealers get desperate. But if you’re thinking of buying a car anytime soon, don’t forget the financing.
Mortgage Help: Talk is Cheap
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
With foreclosures and bankruptcies soaring nationwide, both government and private industry have been promising help to homeowners. But is that help materializing?
Saving Green: Paperwork
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
The average American family throws away about a ton of paper every year. So if you can figure out a way to put less paper in your trash, you could figure out a way to put more of it in your wallet.
Saving Green: Entertainment
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
Everybody wants to save the planet… and most of us also want to save some money for ourselves. Is it possible to do both at the same time?
Loans for Plastic Surgery
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
You’d like to get some expensive elective surgery, but you don’t really have the money and there’s no insurance. What do you do?
Spring Break Volunteers
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
The highways and beaches are filling up with college kids as Spring Break gets into full swing. But there are students who find better things to do with their time off than get sunburned.
Home Equity vs Line of Credit
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
While the credit crunch has made borrowing for or against your home more difficult, home equity loans and lines of credit remain popular for those with equity. Stacy Johnson explains what these loans do and if you should consider them.
The Cost of Summer Camp
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
Summer camps aren’t college, but they have a lot in common. Picking the right one can be complicated and expensive, but there are some tips that can make the process easier.
Credit Counseling vs Debt Settlement
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
You’ve seen the ads: credit counseling companies say they can help by getting your payments and interest rates lowered. Others claim they can get your debts wiped out entirely by settling them for pennies on the dollar. Money reporter Stacy Johnson takes an inside look at these companies.
“Head-On” and Homeopathy
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
When you’ve got a headache, you go to the pharmacy and you assume that all these medications are going to do the trick. But will they? A man named James Randi says he’ll bet a million dollars they wont.
James Randi’s Million Dollar Challenge
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
If you’re a fortune teller, faith healer, psychic then you really need to know James Randi because he’s got a million dollars with your name written on it. Ready to put up or shut up?
Hiring the Homeless
Money Talks News on June 9, 2008
This hotel kitchen had a tough time finding employees. Until they started looking out their back door. Literally.
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