Here are 4 last minute tax tips for late filers and anyone that will owe money to the IRS. 1. File an Extension If you can’t file by April 17th for any reason, do request an extension. That will give you an extra 6 months — or until mid October — to complete your tax […]
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Beware of Car Repossession Scams: If you’re behind on your car payments and desperate to avoid repossession, be cautious—scammers are targeting people just like you. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on several auto loan modification companies for making false promises and taking advantage of financially distressed consumers. The Scam: Fake Auto Loan
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Q: If there is a debt that that does not appear on my credit report and it is past the time that they can report it do I have to pay it? What can I do to stop having this company call my home. A: Two different set of laws apply to how long a
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The April 17th, 2012 tax filing deadline is just a few weeks away. Fortunately, there are some last-minute ways you can still save money. Here are four strategies to lower your tax bill:
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Mystery shoppers – also known as secret shoppers – are hired to perform random checks at various stores to make sure the store is providing a high level of customer service and meeting certain standards. However, fraudsters and scam artists are capitalizing on this employment opportunity by posing as legitimate mystery shopping companies and then
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Natural disasters and other world events that have caused severe emotional, financial, and physical distress in various countries have prompted a number of relief efforts and launches of charitable organizations. Sadly, scam artists have started taking advantage of people’s generosity by setting up fake organizations, bogus websites and fraudulent causes to collect donations. Here are
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Has your roof sprung a leak? Has your car broken down? Did your neighbor’s soccer ball find its way through your window? From time to time we all are faced with sudden, unexpected events that require immediate cash, fast. Here is what to do if you need cash for an emergency repair. 1. Obtain a
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Q: I am a saver but my husband is a spender. He has gotten better over the years but his financial history still follows us. Every time I talk about finances or lack of money, he gets upset thinking it is a personal jab to his ego when it is not the case. I try
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If you’ve ever received a random phone call from someone claiming that you are delinquent on a payday loan or other type of debt, and must make a payment immediately to avoid legal action, you could be a target of a telephone collection scam. The Internet Complaint Center (IC3) continues to receive complaints from victims
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If you’re a timeshare owner and start to receive emails or phone calls from people claiming to be timeshare company or sales representatives – and saying they can help you sell your timeshare fast – be careful that you don’t become a victim of a timeshare marketing scam. These scams target timeshare owners in hopes
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Q: Someone filed taxes with my social security number, I contacted the authorities! Now how long for me to receive my tax money? A: I’m sorry to hear about someone stealing your social security number and using it to file taxes. Unfortunately, it may take a while — probably at least several weeks, if not
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If you have been a victim of identity theft or domestic abuse, and are still running into problems that resulted from the misuse of your Social Security number, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may be able to assign you a completely new Social Security number. But the SSA only issues new numbers on a case-by-case
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If you forgot to save a copy of your old tax return or just don’t have access to a software program you used to prepare a previous tax year’s return, you do have the option of contacting the IRS directly for a copy. The IRS offers you three options for getting a copy of your
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Whether you’re a newlywed or have been married for many years, having a good handle on your finances needs to be a top priority for couples. Spouses that can make financial decisions together are usually in a better position than those who avoid talking about money or rely on one spouse to handle every aspect
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If you owe federal income taxes, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a newly updated “Fresh Start” program from the IRS has just made it a lot easier – and a lot less expensive – to pay your tax bill. In the past, people who owed up to $25,000 could enter into an
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