Category Archives: personal finance

Earn extra dollars with InboxDollars.com

Nowadays you often hear about how bad the economy is.  Unemployment is high and everything costs more.  Many people are looking for alternative means of earning extra money. I recently came across a new website titled Inboxdollars.com.  This site provides … Continue reading

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Countdown to April 15th

The tax filing deadline is only a month away.  If you are like many Americans, you haven’t filed your taxes yet.  But do not delay.  April 15th will be here before you know it.  What can you do now in … Continue reading

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America Saves Week 2010

Join First Capital Advisors along with several organizations across the county as we participate in America Saves Week, February 21 – 28, 2010.  The purpose of America Saves Week is to encourage, individuals and families to set savings goals and … Continue reading

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IRS Seeks to Return $123.5 Million in Undeliverable Refunds to Taxpayers; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use E-file and Direct Deposit

Source: IR-2009-101, Nov. 5, 2009 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $123.5 million in the form of 107,831 refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Many homeowners are struggling to keep their homes. Unfortunately, there are companies out there who promise to help but only have their own interests in mind.  I recently read this great article from Stretcher.com.  This is a great article which provides … Continue reading

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Freebies and Savings Tips

During these difficult times, we are always looking for ways to save money.  I found two great articles with savings tips and more. The first is from Kiplinger’s and is a list of free, yes free items. The second is … Continue reading

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Five Facts about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit

Working taxpayers may be eligible for the Making Work Pay tax credit, a significant tax provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This tax credit means more take-home pay for millions of American workers. Here are five … Continue reading

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Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009

President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009.  The Act’s main purpose is to prevent credit card industry practices that significantly raise interest rates.  There are numerous provisions to this act.  Among the provisions … Continue reading

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What is Making Work Pay?

Making Work Pay is a new tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  It will give taxpayers a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for single taxpayers and $800 for married taxpayers filing … Continue reading

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$200 Billion Consumer Credit Program

The Federal Reserve announced a new program called the Term Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) to encourage business to extend credit to consumers and small businesses.  The program will allow the Federal Reserve to lend $200 billion to encourage … Continue reading

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