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Who Has to File Taxes?

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Who Has to File Taxes? This time of year, taxes are on just about everyone’s mind. However, not everyone has to file a tax return. Money Editor Stacy Johnson covers some of those reasons why you might not be required to file an income tax return. (Video runs 1:24)…

Housing Starts Plummet

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Housing Starts Plummet Construction of new homes fell nearly 17% last month to an all-time low, signaling no clear end to the housing market troubles. Starts fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 466,000 in January, according to the Commerce Department. That’s the lowest level since the government started keeping records in 1959. January […]

Bailout Stirs Up Strong Feelings

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Bailout Stirs Up Strong Feelings Banks got bailed out. So did automakers. So why not struggling homeowners? The question has struck a raw nerve across the country, with critics saying the Obama administration’s latest housing rescue rewards people who bought homes they couldn’t afford. Others counter that the taxpayer-financed plan will slow spiraling home prices […]

Employed? What’s In the Stimulus Package for You?

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Employed? What’s In the Stimulus Package for You? This video breaks down the economic stimulus package in detail to find out exactly who gets what. Here’s how the government stimulus package benefits those who are currently working and employed. (Runs 1:32)… Have questions or concerns about the Obama Stimulus Package? Join the crowd. Care to comment […]

Second Chance for a Stimulus Credit

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Second Chance for a Stimulus Credit It’s not often the government gives you a second chance at some extra cash if you miss out the first time. But that’s the case with the Recovery Rebate Credit, part of the economic stimulus package that was passed by Congress in 2008. Taxpayers got a maximum $600 each […]

Foreclosures Down 10%

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Foreclosures Down 10% Foreclosures dropped in January, a possible sign that efforts to slow foreclosures through moratoriums and mortgage modifications are having some effect. But the moratoriums raise concerns that foreclosures are only being delayed, not prevented. In addition to the recent drop in foreclosures, there have been other promising signs in the bruising housing […]

Surviving A Job Loss

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Surviving A Job Loss It’s hitting everywhere… so what do you do if you’ve been laid off or lost your job? Stacy Johnson has a few tips in today’s video… (video runs 1:29) Have you been laid off, or know someone who has? Tell them about this post or send them the link to it […]

Credit Scores: Why Yours May Be Dropping

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Credit Scores: Why Yours May Be Dropping New banking decisions in the midst of a recession mean even responsible borrows may see their credit scores drop, and not just because they are poor money managers. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains… (video runs 1:33) Any comments or questions about this video? Just use the comment link […]