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IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:00:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]

So Exactly What Does the Fiscal Cliff Have to do With You and I?

Gary McCoy — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:55:04 +0000

Over the last couple of days, we’ve been beat over the head with the term “Fiscal Cliff.” My questions were easy. What’s a fiscal cliff anyway and why were we standing so close to it? Well, I thought I’d do a little research to help us all out and try to explain just what this [...]

What Are the Least and Most Trusted Professions in America?

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:00:02 +0000

There are two types of people that no one trusts: politicians, and anyone selling cars. On the other hand, Americans think very highly of nurses. That is the consensus of a recent Gallup poll. Respondents were asked to grade some 22 professions on the level of their ethics and honesty. Members of Congress came in [...]

How Would You Define Your Economic Class? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:39 +0000

America is a middle-class nation, at least if you ask Americans. Gallup surveyed 1,009 adults if they were “upper class,” “upper-middle class,” “middle class,” “working class” or “lower class.” Forty-two percent responded that they were middle class, followed by 31 percent who classified themselves as working class. Thirteen percent answered upper-middle class, 10 percent lower [...]

Higher Taxes and Higher Prices Are Coming in 2013 — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Regardless of the American economy’s checkered enthusiasm, it appears as if consumers are currently aboard the fast track to higher taxes and rising prices on things like health care and grocery items scheduled to come around at the turn of the new year.

Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:52 +0000

If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.

Could Bank Tellers Someday Become Extinct?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:29:46 +0000

Many of us do our banking via ATM or other electronic means, but how would you feel if actual in-person tellers didn’t exist? A few banks are testing out new systems with the possible goal of making that idea a reality.

Illinois Mayor Asks His Citizens to Attempt the Impossible – Boycott Gas Stations

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:44:15 +0000

It’s no secret that gas prices have reached astronomical levels, but one town’s gas prices have apparently gotten so high that its mayor has gotten fed up with pumping money into the pumps.

That mayor is Tim Baldermann of New Lenox, Illinois, and he’s called for a boycott of the gas stations in his suburban town.

Recent College Graduates Having a Ridiculously Tough Time Finding Work

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:34:09 +0000

As the debate rages over whether getting a college degree is worth the money, a new set of statistics is giving many people pause — seems half of recent college grads are either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.

Just How High Will Gas Prices Go in 2012? – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:08:16 +0000

Remember the summer of 2008 when the highest gas prices on record occurred and the price for a gallon of fuel hit $4.11?

Hate to break this to yah, but a warm winter and tensions in the Middle East have some analysts predicting current prices will top $4 by this spring — and could even climb as high as $6.50.

Shreveport/Bossier #2 In U.S. Housing Booms In 2011

Gary McCoy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:36 +0000

Finally Shreveport/Bossier near the top on a “Good” list. According to TheStreet.com Shreveport/Bossier is #2 in the nation in housing booms for 2011. In fact, the median price gain for the year came in at a whopping 7.01% increase! The writer cites “better-than-average job growth, especially in higher-wage sectors such as manufacturing, mining/energy and construction. [...]

Gas Prices Could Hit Record High This Year — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:35:16 +0000

If it seems like it’s costing more and more to fill up your gas tank, it’s not just your imagination.

On average, a gallon of fuel costs 22 cents more than it did at this time last year. Worse yet, experts think it’ll climb higher still.

Gas Prices On The Rise Again

Gary McCoy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:58:38 +0000

My wife and I were doing some errands a couple nights ago and needed to stop for gas. When we first saw the signs, I thought someone had made a mistake. $3.15 a gallon? No that’s not right. It was just $2.96 a gallon late last week. Well, it was no mistake.According to Shreveportgasprices.com, you [...]

Salary Raises Don't Even Keep Up With Cost Of Living Increase

Gary McCoy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:57:52 +0000

If you’re one of the chosen few to get a raise this year, odds are that it didn’t even keep up with the cost of living increase. And here’s another news flash. A new survey says that we can expect another year of “modest” raises in 2012.