Mortgages can help, rather than hinder, finances
While most financial-savvy consumers do their best to avoid debt, one debt that is unavoidable to many families is a mortgage. Because many of us feel more in control of our home and expenses without a mortgage, a common question is whether to pay it off as quickly as possible. The...
Closing Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 for Eligible Homebuyer Credit Purchases
Eligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30, 2010 to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, signed by the...
BPA Makes Canned Food Risky for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women should limit their intake of canned foods and drinks, according to a report that finds 92% of food from metal cans is contaminated with an estrogen-like chemical called BPA, or bisphenol A. The chemical is used in countless products, from plastic bottles and paper...
5 Money Issues Families Never Talk About
Why do we have such a hard time talking with our children about important financial matters affecting the entire family? For some of us, avoiding sensitive discussions, especially about money, is a family tradition. For others, there's concern that bringing up financial worries will...
Many Who Lost Jobs Used COBRA Subsidy, Kept Insurance
A new Treasury study says the federal COBRA subsidy, included in last year's economic stimulus package, may have slowed the growth in the number of uninsured Americans during the recession. The study estimates that up to a third of eligible unemployed workers have taken advantage of...
ezTaxReturn.com Makes It Easy to Claim the 2009 Tax Credits
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is an economic stimulus package that was enacted by Congress in February 2009 to offer help to American taxpayers. Many individuals such as homebuyers, parents, students, workers, and the unemployed can benefit when it comes to...
What’s the Story With e-Filing Anyway?
Like most people, do you get all stressed-out when it comes to doing your taxes? Do you procrastinate just thinking about the paperwork, the math and the complexity of doing your tax return? Fortunately, if you can use a computer, tax preparation and e-file are now easier,...