Fake check scams have made victims out of 1.3 million adults, with an average loss of $3,000 to $4,000 per consumer. With billions of dollars at state, the Consumer Federation of America is launching a national campaign to combat fake checks.
According to a survey conducted for CFA, the most common…
Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams
As that April 15 tax deadline edges closer and closer, the IRS has released a list of top tax scams to watch out for. Whether you've already sent off your return or you're one of the last minute filers, make sure you don't get trapped by any of these scams:
Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams…
Last Minute Tips from the IRS for a Successful Tax Filing
If you haven't begun the process of filing your federal and state (if you are required to do so) income tax form, it's time to get moving. There are just five days left until the April 15th deadline, and you may not get a lot done around the Easter or Passover holidays. Today, the IRS offered some…
10 Tax Tips For Donations To Charity
April 15 is approaching quickly. As you're gathering your tax documents or preparing your taxes, don't forget to claim eligible contributions to charity.
The Internal Revenue Service released 10 tips this morning to help you take advantage of these when filing your taxes:
Contributions must be made to…
How to Maximize the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
New Home Construction Declines
More bleak housing data.
The number of building permits issued fell 5.8 percent from February to March, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau announced today.
They declined by almost 41 percent from a year earlier.
Builders started constructing fewer new homes as…
How to File an Insurance Claim
In the aftermath of the devastation in Georgia this weekend (with an estimated $150 million in damage), Russ Longcore, author of Insurance Claim Secrets, offered up these 10 tips for anyone filing an insurance claim.
Slow down. Don't accept a fast payment from your insurance adjuster if it means you…
U.S. and European stocks fell today after bad news from financial services companies and the National Association of Purchasing Management in Chicago announcing its manufacturing index fell.
Here's a definition of the NAPM index from InvestorWords.com: A measure of the health of the manufacturing…
IRS Reminds Low to Middle Income Taxpayers of Savings Credit
It's November. Thanksgiving is next week. Taxes aren't due until April. It's still a good idea to plan ahead.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued guidance last Friday talking about the saver's tax credit. If you are single and earn $26,000 or less, or married filing jointly and earn up to…
Comment From Today's Show: Quit Claim Deed
I received a call asking me to explain the uses of a quit claim deed. I said that, generally speaking, a quit claim deed transfers whatever ownership interest you have in a property to someone else.
For example, if I gave you a quit claim deed for the Brooklyn Bridge, I would transfer any ownership…
