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Net Worth of Presidential Candidates
The President of the United States is expected to help manage the world’s biggest economy. But when it comes to money, which of the current candidates does the best job of managing their own?
Taxes: Most Common Mistakes
Every year, millions of tax returns are filed with mistakes…mistakes that can delay your refund…even cost you money. Want to avoid the most common? Money reporter Stacy Johnson has things to watch for…
Investigating Tax Pros
If you’ll be getting help with your taxes this year, you probably want to make sure its the best help around. Stacy Johnson has a few tips to make sure your choice for a paid tax professional adds up.
Kids as Tax Deductions
Raising children isn’t easy… or cheap. But this time of year, those dependents can save you money on your taxes. And now the rules about who qualifies as your dependent have changed to better reflect our society.
Losing with Refund Anticipation Loans
Every year, millions of Americans take out loans on their tax refunds… and every year tax preparation companies rake in millions in interest and fees. But these controversial loans haven’t escaped the notice of consumer advocates, and now Uncle Sam is weighing in.
Taxes: Software vs Accountants
While taxes may be as certain as death, how you file them is up in the air. You can do them yourself, go to an accountant, or use your computer. Today money reporter Stacy Johnson explores the cost and benefits of each…
Taxes: Do You Have to File?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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