Tax Refunds Come Earlier And As More Money
American tax payers are filing earlier and receiving larger refunds for tax year 2008, according the the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
As of Feb. 27, 2009, the IRS had received 56 million individual tax returns, which they said was higher than the same time during the 2007 tax filing season.
The…
The Ilyce Glink Show March 1, 2009
It's been another rough week in the financial world:
GDP shank 6.2 percent in 4Q 2009. It's the biggest drop in 25 years.
New claims for unemployment rose to 667,000, the most in 27 years. Continuing unemployment claims rose to 5.1 million (topping the 1967 record). A year ago, continuing unemployment…
David Moffett, CEO of Freddie Mac, announced his resignation today.
Freddie Mac is one of the two government sponsored entities that buys mortgages from lenders. Lenders rely on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to buy these mortgages to get more money to make additional loans.
Moffett said he wants to get…
Financial Crisis Testimony From Secretary Geithner March 3, 2009
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Written Testimony -- As prepared for delivery House Ways and Means Committee Hearing March 3, 2009
Chairman Rangel, Ranking Member Camp, members of the Committee, thank you for providing me the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President's…
Today On The Ilyce Glink Show, February 22, 2009
Good morning! Here's what we're talking about on today's Ilyce Glink Show:
Unemployment rolls soar to 5 million. A record number of laid-off people are now receiving unemployment benefits at the same time. Last week, new jobless claims hit 627,000.
Wholesale inflation prices surged unexpectedly in…
Arizona: Epicenter of the Housing Crisis
If you want to know why Obama picked Arizona to annouce the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, take a look at these statistics that were compiled by the White House and released in a media briefing plan. (Sourcing is noted at the end of respective paragraphs.)
Arizona jobs, unemployment and…
Homeowner Affordability And Stability Plan: Who Gets The Help?
There has been a lot of grumbling (particularly on CNBC this morning when Rick Santelli took a poll in the pit as to who would want to pay for someone's housing mistakes) about people getting helped who don't deserve it.
Yesterday, the White House released these three examples of who might be able to…
Today's Laugh: New Financial Terms
My mother sent this to me this morning. I don't know where it comes from, or who authored it. But, it's a sad (though funny) commentary on the current economic madness that surrounds us. If anyone knows the authorship, please let me know so we can give credit where credit is due.
New Financial Terms
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Special TAX Show From 9am To 11am Eastern On WSB Today
We're talking tax this morning. My tax experts are:
Bill Nemeth, currently president of the Atlanta Metro chapter of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents. He and Merry Brodie, an accountant and EA, are married and you can find him at WGnemeth@aol.com.
Chet Burgess, EA and currently state…
A kitchen makeover can help sell your house more quickly. Clear all clutter from your kitchen, add a fresh coat of paint and install new light fixtures. Check out the latest Expert Real Estate Tips video for more DIY kitchen ideas.
Kitchen Makeover http://www.youtube.com/v/EWjxUzfc2h8
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