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IRS May Have Missed $5 Billion in Fraud
The Journal of Accountancy is calling out the IRS for 1.5 million tax refunds that could have been fraudulently claimed through identity theft.
Doctor’s Office: The Video Game!
The U.S. government has published a free short video game designed to teach health care pros about protecting patient privacy and records.
30 Tips to Save $500 by Christmas
Worried you won’t have the cash you need to get your holiday shopping done this year? Start now and bank $500 by Christmas.
Controversial Downloads: 18 Free ‘Banned’ Books
Celebrate Banned Books Week 2012 – and enjoy your First Amendment rights – with these free e-books.
Multiracial Population Growing
The group of census-takers reporting their race as both white and black is at 1.8 million, which is a 134 percent increase since 2000.
The Best Fast Food Restaurants
Who do consumers think have the best burgers, fries and shakes? What about value, service and decor? Zagat’s ranked it all.
Hiring Managers Prefer Ex-Criminals to Unemployed?
A new survey of hiring managers has bad news for the long-term unemployed: After two years, they’d rather hire a small-time thief.
Where People Spend Time Online
Americans spend an average of 29 hours a month online. Where, besides Money Talks News, do they usually go?
How Crazy Are the New Apple Maps?
Crazy enough for Apple CEO Tim Cook to apologize and tell you to use competitors’ apps.
6 Alternatives to the Nation’s Most Popular Brands
Want to save money on beer, chocolate, cleaning products, or makeup? It’s easy: Just skip the brand names.
Robotic Job Creators
Can machines create American jobs instead of taking them away? Sure, Time magazine says – if they prevent outsourcing.
More Jobs Than We Thought
A revision to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March jobs report says the economy gained 386,000 more jobs than previously believed.
Fake FDA Agents Scam Consumers
The FDA warns consumers about imitators threatening $250,000 fines and jail time.
Don’t Panic About Bacon
Bacon is not flying off the shelves, but its price will probably rise somewhat in the next few months.
A New Zit Zapper
Researchers have discovered a virus that destroys acne-causing bacteria without side effects.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Find yourself running out of money before payday? Here’s how to spend less and save more without sacrifice.
Ask an Expert: Should I Buy Miles?
When an airline offers miles for sale at a discount, is it time to buy?
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
More Peanut Butter Recalls
Alerts from three more companies warn about the risk of salmonella in their products.
Cocktail Pouches Gaining Popularity
They’re sort of like Capri Sun, except with booze. And Nielsen says business is booming.
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