10 Commonly Missed Tax DeductionsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:54PMEveryone is trying to minimize their taxes , and yet there are still some overlooked tax deductions that many people fail to take advantage of. Here are 10 of those overlooked tax breaks -- some for itemizers only, others that any filer can claim -- that could save you some tax dollars.
Feds: Kirkland investment adviser stole millionsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45PMFederal agents have arrested a Kirkland investment adviser Wednesday who is accused of stealing an estimated $8 million from at least 20 clients, some of whom say she spent their life savings on million-dollar homes, boats, cars and a stockpile of expensive jewelry.
Self-financing business start-upsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:20PMLoans are a great, affordable way to get a small business off the ground. But besides not being for everybody, they are especially difficult to get during the current recession.
Banks shuttered in Fla., Ill., Md., UtahFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMRegulators on Friday shuttered banks in Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Utah, boosting to 26 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year following the 140 brought down in 2009 by mounting
How to Get Financial Aid for CollegeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:29PMEarly Show Financial Contributor Ray Martin shared some insider tips with Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez on how to get a leg up on that dreaded FAFSA form.
Feds seize 4 more banks — including one in Boca RatonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:17PMRegulators on Friday shuttered banks in Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Utah, boosting to 26 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year following the 140 brought down in 2009 by mounting loan defaults and the recession.
War hero's son stole £460,000 from his grieving motherFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58PMMichael Palin was yesterday jailed for three years for defrauding his mother out of almost half a million pounds, leaving her penniless.
Sparks explains $500K loanWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:30PMMONTGOMERY — State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks sought to end questions Friday about a $500,000 personal loan he reported to his Democratic campaign for governor by explaining that it was a bank loan personally guaranteed by him.
Stop Overpaying for Everyday Items!Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:12PMBillShrink.com are any indication. On "The Early Show," Peter Pham, CEO of the free money-saving service, showcased the products and services the site's more than one million users complain about m...
"Green" COEs for green vehicles: Lim Wee KiakWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:02PMSINGAPORE: A 5-per-cent allocation of "green" certificates of entitlement (COEs) for green vehicles - such as electric cars - could prompt more motorists to go green in the battle against climate change, suggested Member of Parliament (Sembawang GRC) Lim Wee Kiak during the Budget debate on Wednesday.
Chile's Leader Pleads For Calm, Aftershocks Sow FearWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:45PMCONCEPCION, Chile, March 4 (Reuters) - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet pleaded with Chileans on Wednesday to stop hoarding supplies and help with relief efforts, deflecting criticism that her government was slow to respond to one of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century.
Poll shows fewer Russians save moneyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe number of Russians having savings accounts has fallen to 24 percent in February from 31 percent in November last year, an opinion poll conducted by the Russia Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) showed. According to the survey available here on Wednesday, 71 percent of respondents said they had no savings accounts, up from 65 percent in November. Some 17 percent of Russians spent their ...
Obama makes fresh push for healthcare reformWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:34PM&$ &$U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks about moving forward into the final stage of the health insurance reform debate at the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, March 3, 2010. Obama urged on Wednesday the Congress to move swiftly toward votes on the legislation. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)&$ &$ U.S. President Barack Obama made his fresh push for a ...
Stocks rise after Greece budget cutsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:20PMStocks rose modestly after debt-burdened Greece announced a budget that create $A7.2 billion in savings.
Public service bracing for cutsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:00PMThe Harper government targeted the public service with "aggressive" plans to freeze salaries, and launch a major spending review that many predict will cut jobs and services to Canadians.
GOP Prepares for Senate Rule Battle on Health ReformWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:57PMPresident Obama said Wednesday he wants a final up or down vote on health care reform, and Democratic leaders say they are ready to push the measure through without bipartisan support if necessary. Jeffrey Brown reports.
Small Business Challenge: Financial stress can manifest in many waysSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:35AMFinancial stress for small business owners abounds: mental exhaustion that comes when completing a lengthy bank loan application; uncertainty that rises from discussing outside investors; and anxiety that goes hand-in-hand with asking a friend and business partner to pony up more dough to get the business started.
DIRECT TAXESSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:40AMMore relief for individual income taxpayers. Those falling under the tax slab of up to Rs 1.6 lakh now do not have to pay any tax. From Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 5 lakh the tax rate is at 10 per cent; Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh at 20 per cent; and income above Rs 8 lakh will be taxed at 30 per cent.
Check It OutSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:34AM(IsraelNN.com) A multi-party bill was introduced in the Knesset Sunday that would limit the management fee on "manager's insurance" pension funds (bituach menahalim) to four percent of the contributions and one percent of the amount accumulated in the funds.
Izola Bank plans €7m bond issue in MarchSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:31AMIzola Bank general manager Andrew Mifsud: "Belgium's larger banks have taken a confidence knock over the past two years and Izola Bank would like to take advantage of the opportunity."
Tax revenues mistakenly paid to citySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:46AMSALISBURY -- A mistake on the state level has led the city to make more cuts in an already strapped budget.
BUSINESS BRIEFS 2/27/2010Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:33AMRetirement savings safeguards listed WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday proposed new regulations aimed at protecting workers' retirement savings from unethical financial advisers. The safeguards would protect workers from conflicts of intere
Water rate increase urged in Port HuronSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:24AMThe Port Huron City Council held a special budget meeting to tackle the 2010-11 budget last Monday at the Municipal Office Center.
School Board Okays $1.3 Million in CutsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:22AMWashington School Board members Wednesday night approved about $1.3 million in budget cuts for next school year - and they're not finished yet.
Wisconsin lawmakers expand retirement savings optionsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:27AMRetirement may be a long way off for Tammy Homan but shes glad to know the option of putting more money away for that time is only a signature away.
Sparks explains loan to his gubernatorial campaignSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:17AMState Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks sought to end questions Friday about a $500,000 personal loan he reported to his Democratic campaign for governor by explaining that it was a bank loan personally guaranteed by him.
Should I use lump sum to pay off mortgage or save for children's studies?Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:32PMQ I am in my 50s, semi-retired, with £70,000 outstanding on my repayment mortgage which will be paid off by 2017 at the latest (I am currently overpaying). I also have two children of 15 and 13 who will be hoping to go to university. I am in the fortunate position of being about to inherit £60k later this year and wondered if I should repay my mortgage with the lump sum and use what would have ...
Obama, Republicans clash at heated health summitThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:13PM“We have a very difficult gap to bridge here,“ said Rep. Eric Cantor, the No. 2 House Republican. “We just can’t afford this. That’s the ultimate problem.“
Obama calls for health care overhaulThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:07PMBarack Obama has argued that a sweeping overhaul of America's broken health care system is needed.
Obama Promises To Move Ahead With GOP On HealthThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:57PMPresident Barack Obama is asking Republicans to do some "soul-searching" to help them settle on what ideas they can agree to extend health insurance to the 30 million people without it. Closing a daylong health summit with Republican and Democratic lawmakers, Obama said there is no time for another year of debate on the issue. Republicans have insisted that he scrap Democratic bills and start ...
Bill for cheaper Roth IRA conversions unanimously approved by LegislatureThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:57PMState residents of all income levels will be able to converttraditional individual retirement accounts to Roth IRAs withoutpenalties under a bill the Assembly passed unanimouslyThursday.
DGAP-Adhoc: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika AG: profitable in Q1Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:55AMDissemination of an Ad hoc announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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30 per cent drop in passengers at Norwich airportThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:39AMThe boss of Norwich International airport has predicted a return to growth this year after a 30pc slump in passenger numbers saw revenues fall by £2.4m.
Live from Washington: Obama's health care summitThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:37AMPresident Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are pleading their case for health care overhaul in an extraordinary summit with Republicans, broadcast live to a divided public on daytime TV.
NS&I stands alone as Rock returns to a harder placeThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:32AMAnd then there was one. Only the state-backed National Savings & Investments can now promise all customers that their deposits are 100% underwitten by the British Government. Related Stories Warner Chilcott expands and moves Innovation pays off for new craft ale Chesham’s sin? To be small in a big finance world Santander brings back the 90% mortgage Banking giant Santander brings back the 90 ...
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Santander chief condemns bank bail-outsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:28AMBritish consumers would suffer if the banks were broken up, the chief executive of Banco Santander told an influential committee of MPs yesterday. Alfredo Saenz also rounded on banks that were bailed out by the taxpayer. Related Stories RBS set to pay £1.3bn in bonuses US politicians urged to find ‘fiscal exit’ strategy Oldest building society in UK forced into merger Campaigners call for ...