Articles written by Lena Gott

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Masters Degree in Accounting: Sample List of Course Topics for Graduate Accounting Degrees

Category: College Degrees/Programs

Want a masters degree in accounting? Get a graduate accounting degree in auditing, tax, information systems. Learn about undergraduate accounting classes. more...

Hottest Toys 2009, Best Christmas Gifts for Kids: Top Christmas Presents – Dora, LEGO, Nintendo, Wii, Zhu Zhu Pets

Category: Kids' Toys

Here are some of the best toys for 2009. Choose kids' Christmas gifts from this list of 2009 hottest toys. Top Christmas presents include Dora Links, Elmo, Zhu Zhu Pets. more...

Christmas Retail Jobs – List of Store Employers: Find Winter Seasonal Jobs, Part-Time Holiday Work at Retail Stores

Category: Job Search

Need a temporary retail job, seasonal Christmas work? See this list of retail stores. Find hourly employment at the mall; seek help wanted signs, unique job openings. more...

Fun Activities for Toddlers, Young Children: Inexpensive Kids’ Activity Ideas – Imagination Play, Coloring Pages

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Need inexpensive activities for kids? These fun children's activities involve imagination play. Find free coloring pages online and learn fun indoor toddler activities. more...

Play Grown Up Dora Online Games – Doralinks.com: Dora Links™ Online World – Fashion Games for Tween Dora the Explorer

Category: Kids' Toys

Find grown up Dora games at doralinks.com. Learn about Dora's Explorer Girls on nickjr.com. Play fashion games with tween Dora Links™. Dora is a grown up girl. more...

Find NC Unemployment Benefits Info on ncesc.com: Learn How to Qualify for North Carolina Unemployment Compensation

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Need NC unemployment benefits info? The Employment Security Commission publishes unemployment compensation details on ncesc.com. Learn how to qualify for unemployment. more...

Sample Monthly Business Expenses Spreadsheet: Get a Free Excel Business Budget Template, Office Expenses Worksheet

Category: Business Financial Planning

Download a free sample Microsoft Excel business budget template. Use a monthly business expenses spreadsheet- worksheet compares budgeted versus actual office expenses. more...

Pumpkin Carving Designs: Free Pumpkin Stencils to Print & Unique Jack-o-Lantern Carving Ideas

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Try these pumpkin carving designs or print free pumpkin stencils. Find unique jack-o-lantern patterns (Disney character, political), carving ideas, and example pumpkins. more...

Halloween Yard Decorations – Holiday Décor Ideas: Spooky Outdoor Decorating Ideas & Scary Front Porch Decorations

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Decorate for Halloween; create a scary front porch. Get scary Halloween yard décor ideas - spooky outdoor holiday yard decorations & creepy front porch décor ideas. more...

$8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers: 2009 Home Purchase Credit Questions & IRS Tax Form 5405 Information

Category: Personal Tax Planning

United States first time home buyers get $8,000 tax credits for qualifying 2009 home purchases. IRS Form 5405 is needed to claim the tax credit; get answers to questions. more...

Costumes for Couples: Unique Halloween Costume Ideas for Two Adults & Celebrity Outfits

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Consider celebrity pairs as inspiration for costumes for couples, outfits for two adults. Get 3 unique Halloween costume ideas & 25 famous couple Halloween costume ideas. more...

Halloween Costume Ideas: Unique Costumes for Adults – Ideas for Singles, Couples, Groups

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Get unique adult Halloween costume ideas for couples, groups of three or four, singles. Find ideas for two-people outfits, Disney costumes, movie character outfits. more...

Infant Halloween Costume Ideas: Cute Costumes for Babies – Adorable Baby Girl & Boy Outfits

Category: Baby Fashion

Get infant Halloween costume ideas; see where to buy newborn bunting outfits & cute costumes for babies, boys and girls. Considerations for trick-or-treating with babies. more...

Group Halloween Costume Ideas: Costumes for Groups of Three or Four People, Adult Men or Women

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Need Halloween costume ideas for groups of three or four people? Consider these fun, unique group outfits ideas for adult men & women. Also, large group costume ideas. more...

Income & Expenses Spreadsheet – Free Excel File: Download a Monthly Budget Template & Find Example Expense Worksheets

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Use an income and expenses spreadsheet to track personal finances. Get free Microsoft Excel monthly budget templates. Download & customize an example expense worksheet. more...

Costumes for Adults: Adult Halloween Costume Ideas – Animal, Disney, Scary, Sexy, Uniform

Category: Holiday Entertaining

This is a unique collection of Halloween costume ideas, over 50 costumes for adults. Consider couples, Disney, group, movie character, superhero outfits for grown-ups. more...

Where to Buy Dora Links™ Fashion Dolls: Purchase Dora Toys at Amazon.com, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart

Category: Kids' Toys

Where can you purchase Dora Links™ dolls? Amazon.com, Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart carry Dora's Explorer Girls; grown up Dora is a cool tween Christmas or birthday gift. more...

Dora Links™ Doll – Mattel's Dora Grows Up: Solve Mysteries With Dora’s Explorer Girls- Alana, Emma, Kate, Naiya

Category: Kids' Toys

Get Dora Links™ dolls; Dora's Explorer Girls include Alana, Emma, Kate, Naiya. Dora grows up; play online games, solve mysteries & go to middle school at doralinks.com. more...

U.S. Energy Star® Home Appliance Rebate Program: State Government Incentives- Example List of Eligible New Appliances

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Get cash rebates for Energy Star® appliance purchases. Unique state government stimulus incentive programs will list qualifying new appliances. more...

United States Government Appliance Rebates: Energy Star® Stimulus Incentives – Obama Cash for Appliances Program

Category: Consumer Education (general)

The federal govt is funding state incentives, government appliance rebates for energy efficient home appliance purchases. Cash for Appliances program details- energy.gov. more...

Cash for Refrigerators – U.S. Stimulus Program: New Energy Star® Appliance Government Rebates Starting in 2009

Category: Consumer Education (general)

The U.S. stimulus program, Cash for Refrigerators, or Cash for Appliances, will provide government rebates for new Energy Star® appliance purchases starting in late 2009. more...

Kelley Blue Book – Used Car Values on kbb.com: Car for Sale? Check Used Vehicle Prices, Auto Private Party Values

Category: Used Cars

Before selling a car by owner, look up the private party value on kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book shows used car prices. Learn how to sell a car & see what your auto is worth. more...

Cash for Clunkers Program Is Ending: Government Vouchers for Cars – Federal Vehicle Rebates Winding Down

Category: Consumer Education (general)

When is Cash for Clunkers officially over? It's too late to get a car rebate after August 24, 2009. CARS program winds down; 4500 & 3500 government car vouchers to end. more...

GI Joe Halloween Costumes – Cool Soldier Outfits: Dress Up Like Duke, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, The Doctor Characters

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Find out where to buy Duke, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, or The Doctor GI Joe character Halloween costumes. Dress up like a soldier, action figure; homemade outfit ideas. more...

Basic Monthly Budget – Household Expenses List: Standard Family Budgeting Example & Free Excel Worksheet Template

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Use list of household expenses to populate a basic monthly budget. See a standard family budgeting example & get a free Microsoft Excel monthly budget worksheet template. more...

Disney Character Halloween Costumes: Purchase Pirate, Princess, Peter Pan, Other Outfits

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Buy Disney Halloween costumes for women & men online. Dress up in Disney character outfits - Jasmine, Ariel, Peter Pan, Snow White, Cinderella, pirate costumes. more...

Where to Buy Baby Girl Halloween Costumes Online: Adorable Infant Girl & Cute Toddler Outfits for Trick-or-Treating

Category: Baby Fashion

Learn where to buy adorable baby girl Halloween costumes online. Consider these cute infant & toddler trick-or-treating outfits - angel, fairy, butterfly, Winnie, Minnie. more...

U.S. Government Car Incentive Rebate Updates: 2009 New Vehicle Purchases – Important 3500 & 4500 Auto Voucher Info

Category: Consumer Rights

U.S. government Cash for Clunkers car rebates are not subject to contingency agreements (cars.gov). Dealers can't pause $3,500 & $4,500 auto incentives pending approval. more...

Cash for Clunkers List of Qualifying Cars: U.S. Government Car Rebate Eligible Vehicles on Edmunds.com, Kbb.com

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Is your car eligible for a U.S. government car rebate? Kbb.com & Edmunds.com have info on trade-ins & new autos. Get lists of vehicles that qualify for Cash for Clunkers. more...

Cash for Clunkers Requirements Change: CARS Program Rules Updated for $3,500 or $4,500 Government Vouchers

Category: American Affairs (general)

Which Cash for Clunkers requirements changed? Get CARS program info on cars.gov & eligible vehicles on fueleconomy.gov. Qualify for 3500 & 4500 government car vouchers. more...

Is Cash for Clunkers Out of Money?: Will Car Rebate Stimulus Program Be Suspended? Funding Status Info

Category: American Affairs (general)

Is the U.S. out of money for government auto rebates? There's talk of Cash for Clunkers suspension; car stimulus program deadline is unknown. Clunkers deadline looms. more...

Cash for Clunkers Eligible Cars- Fueleconomy.gov: What New Vehicles & Trade-Ins Qualify for 3500 or 4500 Auto Rebates?

Category: Consumer Education (general)

See if a trade-in or new car qualifies for a U..S. government 3500 or 4500 auto rebate. A Cash for Clunkers 2009 eligible vehicle guide is available on fueleconomy.gov. more...

4500 Car Rebate, U.S. Vehicle Purchase Incentive: Obama Stimulus – Federal Government Vouchers for New Automobiles

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn how to get a 4500 car rebate - 2009 vehicle purchase incentive info. Obama authorized U.S. government auto vouchers & new car stimulus program (auto tax rebates). more...

Cash for Clunkers Stimulus – U.S. Car Rebates: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, & Toyota Doing 2009 Federal Auto Program

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Want cash vouchers for cars? Get a $4,500 rebate for Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota new auto purchases. U.S. government 2009 Cash for Clunkers stimulus program info. more...

Obama Health Care Reform for Americans: Find Out What United States President Wants & Watch July 22nd Speech

Category: American Affairs (general)

As Congress debates a new health care bill, Barack Obama pleads with Americans to support health care reform to curb rising medical costs. Watch July 22nd speech online. more...

Federal Car Rebate Program Website, cars.gov: Where to Get $3,500 & $4,500 Government Vehicle Incentive Details

Category: American Affairs (general)

Want to know where to get $3,500 & $4,500 government vehicle incentive details? Download the Day One Notice on cars.gov for federal car rebate program information. more...

Cash for Clunkers Info for Participating Dealers: Car Dealership Responsibility for 2009 Government Stimulus Program

Category: American Affairs (general)

The NHTSA will publish complete information for participating dealerships by July 24, 2009. Here are tentative car dealer responsibilities under Cash for Clunkers. more...

Free Disney Pumpkin Carving Stencils: Winnie the Pooh & Mickey Mouse Patterns, Disney Princess Templates

Category: Crafts (general)

Carve a Halloween pumpkin with free printable patterns. Download Goofy, Tigger, Ariel, Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell, Mickey & Minnie Mouse pumpkin carving stencils. more...

Things to Do Before a Newborn Baby Arrives: Two Important Infant Checklist Items for New Parents

Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)

Want to know what to do before a baby is born? Learn important infant checklist items to handle before a newborn arrives. Read about essential tasks & baby necessities. more...

Free Halloween Desktop Wallpaper: Find Computer Backgrounds – Graveyard, Haunted House, Pumpkin Images

Category: Internet (general)

Download Halloween desktop backgrounds for free. Two links to scary ghost & haunted house, spooky witch, evil pumpkin, vampire & ghost computer desktop wallpaper images. more...

2009 U.S. New Car Stimulus – Government Vouchers: Obama 3500 or 4500 Vehicle Purchase Incentives for New Automobiles

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn how to get $3,500 or $4,500 government vouchers for clunkers. Trade an old automobile & make a 2009 vehicle purchase to receive an Obama new car stimulus incentive. more...

Free Scary Pumpkin Stencils, Carving Patterns: Printable Halloween Templates – Evil, Creepy Jack-o-Lantern Faces

Category: Crafts (general)

Use these free scary pumpkin stencils to carve creepy jack-o-lantern faces. Find printable Halloween templates online or create unique evil carving patterns from scratch. more...

Free Printable Halloween Activities for Children: Kids Word Search Worksheets, Crossword Puzzles, Coloring Pages

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Find kids' crossword puzzles, word search worksheets, and Halloween coloring pages online. Free printable Halloween activities make learning fun. more...

Cash for Clunkers Rules – Obama New Car Stimulus: Cash Incentives for 2009 Vehicle Purchases – U.S. Government Program

Category: American Affairs (general)

See 10 important 2009 Cash for Clunkers program details. Learn rules for 2009 vehicle purchases & get $3,500 or $4,500 cash incentives from the United States government. more...

2009 Cash for Clunkers Bill for U.S. Consumers: Program Details on Official Government Website, cars.gov

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn where to find Cash for Clunkers 2009 program details. Obama to sign Consumer Assistance to Recycle & Save Act as part of war funding bill. more...

$250 Stimulus Check Facts for Veterans, Retirees: U.S. Government Payment Schedule, Limitations, Treasury Involvement

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn facts about $250 stimulus checks for veterans, retirees & where to find more answers. A link to an article about the federal government recovery payment timeline. more...

Obama's Car Tax Break- Economic Stimulus Details: Tax Rebate from Federal Government for New Vehicle Purchase in 2009

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Find out where to get new car tax rebate, 2009 automobile purchase info. Buy a vehicle to get U.S. federal government money. Get Obama economic stimulus plan details. more...

Newborn Baby Checklist for First-Time Parents: List of Essential Things to Do Before an Infant is Born

Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)

Learn about two newborn essentials, important things to do before infant's arrival. Add finding a pediatrician & setting up the infant's room to pre-birth baby checklist. more...

United States Post Office Locator: Find Out U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Business Hours & Locations

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Need to know if the postal service is open late? Use the post office locator to find United States locations. Learn standard business hours & days the mail won't run. more...

New Car Tax Rebate- Obama Economic Stimulus Plan: Cash Back on 2009 Vehicle Purchase, Not Tax Credit on Federal Return

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Get tax deduction for new car purchase per Obama's stimulus plan. Buy a new car, truck, motorcycle, motor home to qualify; claim rebate on 2009 federal income tax return. more...

How to be Frugal- Saving Money Advice: Frugal Living Tips- Ways to Save Money & Adopt Frugality

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Learn how to be frugal & get advice for saving money. Get frugal living tips & money saving ideas from frugality expert Amy Dunn. See more articles on how to save money. more...

Refinance Monthly Mortgage- Reduce House Payment: Evaluate Home Loan Refinancing with a Motley Fool Calculator

Category: Home Mortgages

Use a mortgage refinance calculator to evaluate home loan refinancing. Reduce house payments; figure out if a new or existing home mortgage is the better deal. more...

Free Kids' Printable Halloween Coloring Sheets: Scary Ghost Pages, Creepy Witch Images, Unique Printables to Color

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Print free printable Halloween coloring sheets for kids. Get unique printables, creepy & cute images - costume, Dracula, ghost, spider, scarecrow & witch pages to color. more...

Pumpkin Carving Kits & Jack-o-Lantern Stencils: Where to Buy Pumpkin Masters, Dremel Toolkits & Get Free Patterns

Category: Crafts (general)

Learn where to buy Pumpkin Masters and Dremel pumpkin carving kits. Find out which carving tools come in each set & where to get free printable jack-o-lantern stencils. more...

Patriotic Memorial Day Worksheets for Children: Free Printable Kid Activities – Coloring Page, Word Search, Scramble

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get free printable Memorial Day worksheets for children. A link to patriotic worksheets - kids holiday activities include word search, coloring page, word scramble. more...

Memorial Day Activities for Children: Free Printable Coloring Page, Word Search, Kids Crossword Puzzles

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get Memorial Day activities for children online. Here's a free printable poppy coloring page plus links to holiday crossword puzzles & word search worksheets for kids. more...

Personal Budget Spreadsheets for Microsoft Excel: Download Free Household Budget Templates, Worksheets, Forms Online

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Where to get Microsoft Excel personal budget spreadsheets. Download free household budgeting templates; use pre-populated budget forms to track household expenses. more...

$8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline: 2008 or 2009 Federal Returns – Last Day to Buy House, File Form 5405

Category: Personal Tax Planning

$8,000 first time home buyer tax credit deadline- November 30th is last day to buy a home to qualify. Use IRS Form 5405 with 2008 or 2009 federal income tax returns. more...

Forever Stamps- Cost of Postage, Where to Buy: Old Liberty Bell USPS Stamps Immune to New Postal Rate Increases

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Use old Forever stamps when the United States Postal Service (USPS) makes new rate changes. Find out where to buy postage stamps. Cost of postage to increase every May. more...

Who Isn't Getting $250 Economic Stimulus Checks?: Some Social Securitiy, SSI Beneficiaries Get Another Payment in 2009

Category: American Affairs (general)

Certain Social Security & Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries aren't eligible for $250 stimulus checks. Who won't get another federal government economic stimulus? more...

Free Printable Halloween Crossword Puzzles: Kids Halloween Activities – Spider Puzzles, Cryptogram Worksheets

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get free printable Halloween crossword puzzles, word mine worksheets & kids Halloween activities. Find witch, bat, pumpkin, spider puzzles & vampire word searches. more...

How to Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween: Basic Pumpkin Carving Tips & Two Ways to Light a Jack-O-Lantern

Category: Crafts (general)

Learn how to carve a pumpkin for Halloween & keep a carved pumpkin from drying out Halloween week. Learn basic pumpkin carving tips & ways to light a jack-o-lantern. more...

Where to Get Free Pumpkin Stencils: Download Halloween Templates, Pumpkin Carving Patterns Online

Category: Crafts (general)

Learn where to get free pumpkin stencils & how to resize them if they're too large or small. Consider searching for Halloween templates & pumpkin carving patterns online. more...

How to Use Pumpkin Stencils: Learn Pumpkin Carving & Where to Get Free Halloween Stencils

Category: Crafts (general)

Pumpkin carving is easier with templates. Learn how to use pumpkin stencils & where to get free Halloween patterns. Consider other uses for Halloween templates as well. more...

Post Office Open Late for Federal Tax Returns?: U.S. Postal Service Extended Hours Possible on April 15th

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Is the post office open late on April 15th? Some postal locations have extended hours this day. Don't file a late tax return; meet the federal tax return deadline. more...

Form 4868 Individual Income Tax Return Extension: How to Extend a Federal Return – IRS Tax Deadline, How Long You Get

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Wondering how to extend a federal tax return? When's the deadline and how long do you get to file? Get Form 4868 info. U.S. individuals extend Form 1040 & other returns. more...

Red Plum Coupon Inserts: 2009 Schedule – Grocery Store Coupons in Sunday Newspapers

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Look for RedPlum coupon inserts in Sunday newspapers. See a sample list of product brands in RedPlum and learn when to expect extra inserts & no coupons. more...

Free Easter Coloring Pages – Bunny, Eggs, Ducks: Printable Sheets for Kids Color Activity & Easter Bible Verse

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Find free Easter coloring pages in simple to advanced eggs, bunny rabbits, duck designs. In addition to printable coloring sheets, kids can learn an Easter Bible verse. more...

Where's My Refund? Tool on IRS Website – irs.gov: How to Check Federal Income Tax Refund Status Online, By Phone

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Ever wonder "where's my check?" Use the IRS Where's My Refund module to find out when to expect a federal income tax refund or get refund check status by phone. more...

IRS Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return: Personal Taxes – Where to Find Mailing Address, Due Date

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Form 1040 - find out when it's due, where to mail it & how to request an extension. Learn about individual income tax returns, personal taxes in general. more...

What are Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)?: Direct Investment for Individual Investors – How to Invest Directly

Category: Shares/Stocks

Individual investors can invest directly in company stock with dividend reinvestment plans, or DRIPS. Direct investment is possible with Wal-Mart, Disney, P&G. more...

Kids EveryWear Children's Consignment Sale: Kids Furniture, Baby Clothes, Toys – Raleigh, NC Area Consignment

Category: Kids Products (general)

Get deals on kids furniture, newborn baby clothes, home school curricula, maternity clothing at Kids EveryWear, a popular children's consignment sale in Raleigh, NC area. more...

IRS Form 5405, First-Time Home Buyer Credit: 7,500 & 8,000 Homebuyer Credits - How to Claim, Who Doesn’t Qualify

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Use Form 5405 to claim a $7,500 tax break or $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. It's updated per the final 2009 economic stimulus plan. Learn who doesn't qualify. more...

$7,500 & $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits: Explanation, Details - Which to Claim for 2008, 2009; Who Qualifies

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Learn how the $7,500 tax break and $8,000 tax credit works, which one to take based on home purchase date & who qualifies as a first-time home buyer. Details explained. more...

Wal-Mart Shareholder Investment Program: Learn How to Invest in Wal-Mart Stock, Purchase Shares

Category: Shares/Stocks

Find out how to purchase Wal-Mart stock; become a shareholder & reinvest dividends with the Shareholder Investment Program. Invest in Wal-Mart stock with Computershare. more...

Historical First Class Stamp Price Increases: USPS Rate Changes – Cost of Postage Stamps, Forever Option

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Learn a brief history of first class stamp price increases & when the postal service will increase the cost of postage stamps. USPS rate change solution: forever stamps. more...

Where to Get 15,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Details: Isakson Amendment to Enhance Existing $7,500 First-Timer Tax Break

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Many Americans eagerly await the details of the $15,000 homebuyer tax credit (Isakson amendment) to the 2009 economic stimulus package. Where to get tax credit details. more...

$15,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit - Senator Isakson: $7,500 or $15,000 Tax Break - Buying a Home, 2009 Economic Stimulus

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Will a $15,000 tax credit for buying a home replace the $7,500 interest-free loan for first-time homebuyers? Economic stimulus must still pass for Isakson's tax breaks. more...

Free Valentine's Day Computer Backgrounds: Download Desktop Wallpaper, Pictures – Red Hearts, Flowers, Cupid

Category: Internet (general)

Download free Valentine's Day computer backgrounds, desktop wallpaper online. Get romantic V-day images - hearts, flower pictures, words of love on a red background. more...

How to Buy Disney Stock, Become a Shareholder: Walt Disney Company Investment Plan & Dividend Reinvestment

Category: Shares/Stocks

Purchase Disney stock directly from the company. Make stock purchase without a broker, request stock certificates if desired, and receive dividend reinvestment. more...

2009 Postal Holidays, U.S Post Office Closings: No Mail Delivery - Columbus, Labor, Veterans, Christmas & Other Days

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn 2009 postal holidays; what days U.S. won't get mail delivery. Find out if the post office is closed on Fourth of July or Memorial, New Year's & Thanksgiving Days. more...

Inauguration Schedule – Events of January 20th: When Is Barack Obama Swearing In? Timeline – Address, Parade, Balls

Category: US President

Learn when Barack Obama is swearing & the order of events on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009. Inaugural schedule includes address, luncheon, parade, balls. more...

Inauguration Day 2009 – Date, Time, Tickets: When Obama Will Be Sworn In, Where to Get Tickets, Prohibited Items

Category: US President

Facts about Inauguration Day 2009, Barack Obama's Inaugural ceremony. How to get a ticket, what not to bring, when & where the swearing-in will occur on January 20, 2009. more...

Create Disney Fairies on Pixiehollow.go.com: Experience Pixie Hollow, Find Free Disney Printables

Category: Kids Games

Kids create Disney fairies on Pixiehollow.go.com. Parents make the experience on Pixie Hollow truly magical - find free Disney printables to complete the experience. more...

2009 Tax Rebates, Second Stimulus Checks: Will an Economic Stimulus Package Contain Money or Create New Jobs?

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Will there be another government stimulus? 2009 tax rebates - who won't get a second stimulus check in a 2009 economic stimulus package? What would create new jobs? more...

How to Waste Money, Spend Cash: Personal Finance’s Worst New Year’s Resolution

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Learn how to waste money - 16 ways to spend cash & deplete savings. How not to save money with the worst New Year's resolutions ever. more...

New Year's Ball Drop - Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve: 2009 Times Square Count Down - Ryan Seacrest, Fergie, Kellie Pickler

Category: Pop Culture Events

Ryan Seacrest, Fergie, & Kellie Pickler co-host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Ne-Yo, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift perform. Learn how to watch the ball drop live. more...

Save Money at after Christmas Sales: Stock up on Black Friday 2 at Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Sears

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Frugal shoppers can save money on the day after Christmas & the entire last week of the year. Consider after Christmas sales at Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, & Sears. more...

After Christmas Sales – December 2008: Good Deals - Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, Stein Mart, Dick’s, hhgregg

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Many U.S. retailers like Walmart & Sears will hold after Christmas sales starting on December 26, 2008. Here are some 75% off, 12 months no interest, & online deals. more...

Talk of a 2009 Obama Economic Stimulus Plan: U.S. Economy Package - Tax Cuts, New Jobs, Infrastructure Projects?

Category: American Affairs (general)

What will a 2009 Obama economic stimulus plan do for the U.S. economy? What is an infrastructure project? Prediction: tax cuts, new jobs, green projects in new package. more...

Frugal Shopper Spending Habits: How to Save Money - Frugal Tips for Limiting Purchases

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Frugal shoppers know how to save money. Change bad spending habits; spend money wisely with these frugal tips. more...

The Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge: Nickelodeon Kids Pledge - Help the Environment, Curb Global Warming

Category: Environmentalism (general)

Kids pledge green actions to help the environment for the Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge. Nickelodeon focuses partly on recycling to curb global warming. more...

The Nick.com Big Green Help: Kids Pledge to Reduce CO2, Save the Environment - Nickelodeon

Category: Green/Simple Living (general)

Kids learn ways to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) through recycling & green actions on the Nick.com Big Green Help website. Be environmentally friendly with Nickelodeon. more...

Simple Resume Writing Tips: Make a Good Resume Great with These Two Tips

Category: Writing Resumes

Create a good resume with these tips. When writing a resume, weigh education vs. relevant work experience. Learn power words from the Rockport Institute. more...

How to Format a Resume: Resume Writer Tips for an Effective CV

Category: Writing Resumes

Need to write a resume? Use these easy resume writing tips to format a resume (a.k.a. curriculum vitae, or CV) with impact. more...

Free Kids Christmas Coloring Pages: Indoor Activities for Children – Free Holiday Printables

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Find kids Christmas coloring pages; free printables make inexpensive indoor activities for children. This article includes links to Disney Christmas coloring pages. more...

Disney Christmas Children's Coloring Pages: Free Printable Kids Coloring Sheets Focus on Disney Characters

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Find free Disney Christmas coloring pages online. Here is a link to one site with cute printable kids coloring sheets and an article that lists two more free resources. more...

DTV 2009 Transition Away from Analog TV: U.S. Switch to Digital TV on February 17, 2009

Category: Consumer Alerts/Product Recalls

Digital TV will replace analog TV during the DTV 2009 transition on February 17, 2009. more...

Advice for Couples with Financial Problems: Dr. Phil's Marriage Survival Guide for Tough Times

Category: Marital Finances

Learn Dr. Phil's advice for tackling financial problems as a couple. Once extreme financial stress has subsided, consider a specific money saving strategy. more...

Free Christmas Desktop Wallpaper: Find Computer Backgrounds Online - Gifts, Santa, Snowflake Designs

Category: Internet (general)

Changing a computer background picture takes seconds, yet adds loads of holiday cheer to a work station or home computer. Find free Christmas desktop wallpaper online. more...

Free Disney Christmas Coloring Pages: For Kids - Printable Winnie the Pooh, Pluto, Mickey Mouse Designs

Category: Holiday Kids Crafts

Here are two websites that offer free Disney Christmas coloring pages for download. Learn how to find other printable kids coloring pages. more...

What are Itemized Deductions?: Instead of the Standard Deduction, Use Schedule A with Form 1040

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Learn about itemized deductions. Who should itemize instead of claiming a standard deduction? Form 1040 & Schedule A will be required for these tax deductions. more...

Predicting Black Friday Ads 2008: Product Watch List for Day After Thanksgiving Sales

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Wonder what deals the 2008 Black Friday ads will contain? Below is a list of the types of products that might appear. November 28, 2008 is the day after Thanksgiving. more...

Save Money by Shopping Around: Money Management 101: Saving Money on Everyday Purchases

Category: Building Personal Savings

Learn how to save money on purchases and spend money wisely. Smart money management includes making purchases at the right time and shopping around. more...

Printable Coupons and Coupon Inserts Save Money: Easy Savings with Valassis, Smart Source, Red Plum & Coupon Websites

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Save hard-earned money with printable coupons & coupon inserts. Start today with a simple strategy. Learn about SmartSource, RedPlum, P&GbrandSAVER, printable coupons. more...

Black Friday Holiday Deals and Sales: Do Christmas Shopping on the Day After Thanksgiving

Category: Consumer Education (general)

The day after Thanksgiving, better known to many as Black Friday, brings great holiday deals at stores like Best Buy, JC Penney, Old Navy, Sears, Target, and Wal-Mart. more...

Safely Deep Frying a Turkey: Turkey Fryer Cooking Safety Tips

Category: Seasonal Cooking (general)

A deep fried turkey is certainly tasty, but precautions should be taken to ensure no one is injured by the turkey fryer or hot oil during the cooking process. more...

USPS Priority Mail: Postal Service Offering Includes Flat Rate Boxes and Free Shipping

Category: Consumer Education (general)

The United States Postal Service charges reasonable priority mail rates for a two-day delivery service. Flat rate boxes and free shipping supplies are available. more...

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Category: Crafts (general)

Can't find a unique printable Jack-O-Lantern stencil? Consider using Disney coloring book pages, photos, or draw a template freehand. more...

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Category: Interior Decorating (general)

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Category: Colleges (general)

Compelling content and elegant PowerPoint presentation design will help college students get good grades on final project presentations. more...

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Category: Menu Planning

Cooking on a budget has just been simplified. Budget-conscious families can find low cost meal ideas, including chicken recipes, on Unilever's Making Life Better website. more...

IRS Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return: Free for Individuals Impacted by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Certain hurricane victims are eligible for IRS tax relief, including free, expedited copies of tax returns by filing Form 4506. more...

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Category: Buying Online

Etsy directly connects shoppers with sellers of handmade items. The website offers a unique shopping experience and gives shoppers an alternative to mass-produced goods. more...

Creating a Baby Gift Registry: Register in Anticipation of Upcoming Showers

Category: Baby Products

Expectant parents should consider the number of shower guests before registering for their newborn and choose products in a variety of categories and price ranges. more...

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Category: Wedding Planning (general)

Honeymoon registries are a new trend in the wedding industry. Here is an overview and review of one such service. more...

A New Parent's Guide to Baby Registries: Reasons to Create a Gift Registry and Where to Register

Category: Baby Products

Registering for gifts has benefits for the parent(s)-to-be as well as the baby shower guests. more...

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Category: Campus Life (general)

This is a preview of four companies who hire campus reps and what they generally look for in a solid candidate. more...

Sell Jewelry at Craft Shows: How to Set up a Jewelry Booth and Display Items

Category: Jewelry Makers

Jewelry sales at craft shows are directly affected by proper booth set up and display. more...

Subscribe to a Tax Newsletter: IRS Emails Provide Updates to Individuals and Small Business Owners

Category: Taxes

Get the latest tax information, including tax law changes or notices about updated tax forms by subscribing to IRS email newsletters. more...

The Grocery Game: A Service for Saving Money on Groceries

Category: Family Budgeting

The Grocery Game is a service that shows shoppers how to use coupons to cut grocery bills. more...

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Category: Small/Home Business (general)

People are always looking for ways to free up time. Cash in on this trend by offering personal concierge services. more...

Free California State Tax Returns: Millions Qualify to Use CalFile

Category: Personal Tax Planning

California residents may e-file their state tax returns for free if they meet certain criteria. more...

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Category: Campus Activities

Students from all college majors can obtain valuable business skills from Alpha Kappa Psi. more...

Beta Alpha Psi for Business Majors: Honorary Student Organization for Accounting and Finance Students

Category: Campus Activities

Accounting majors, finance majors, and information systems majors should consider joining Beta Alpha Psi. more...

2008 Tax Rebate Information: Who Does Not Qualify for Economic Stimulus Payments

Category: Personal Tax Planning

There are several reasons why some people will not receive a tax rebate check. Invalid Social Security numbers and outstanding IRS tax debts are two culprits. more...

Federal Tax Rebate Checks: IRS to Begin Making Economic Stimulus Payments in May 2008

Category: Personal Tax Planning

The IRS will begin sending economic stimulus payments, commonly referred to as "tax rebates," in May 2008. more...

Free State Tax Return Providers: Which Companies Offer No Cost Online Filing?

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Only some individuals who qualify for free federal tax returns through IRS Free File are eligible for free state filing. State return fees may be as high as $29.95. more...

Free Tax Preparation for Seniors: IRS Sponsors Programs at AARP and Other Local Sites

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Elderly taxpayers (over age 60) qualify for free tax assistance at local sites across the U.S. more...

IRS Answers to Tax Questions: Guidance on Deductions, Credits, Moving, Travel, and Education

Category: Taxes

The IRS offers an interactive online module, Tax Trails, to assist taxpayers in quickly finding answers to simple tax questions. more...

National Taxpayer Advocate Service: Resolve Tax Problems with Free Help

Category: Taxes

The National Taxpayer Advocate Service offers free help to U.S. taxpayers who are unable to resolve tax problems through normal IRS channels. more...

Newborn Care Conveniences: A Baby Care Checklist of Less Essential Items

Category: Baby Products

After a newborn's nursery is stocked with necessities, parents may want to consider purchasing less essential newborn care products. more...

Baby Nursery Décor on a Budget: How to Purchase Baby Room Decorations without Breaking the Bank

Category: Bedroom Decor

How can a parent decorate a baby nursery without spending too much? Here are some ideas to help parents save money. more...

How to Organize Coupons: Setting Up a Coupon Organizer

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Organize coupons into categories to make grocery shopping a breeze. more...

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Category: College Degrees/Programs

An accounting degree requires many types of college accounting classes. Learn about undergraduate accounting courses - financial accounting, advanced accounting, tax. more...

Best Christmas Gifts – Ideas for Kids: Good Gifts for Boys & Girls – Thoughtful Presents for Children

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Need unique gift ideas for kids? The best Christmas gift ideas come directly from children. Get thoughtful Christmas presents, good present ideas for boys & girls. more...

Holiday Jobs – Make Money with Part-Time Work: Find Seasonal Retail Job Positions, Temporary Christmas Employment

Category: Job Search

Find temporary work - get a seasonal retail job position. Holiday jobs will be available this year, but competition will be fierce. Make money with a Christmas job. more...

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension: Extended $8,000 Credit for House Purchases – New Tax Break Deadline?

Category: Personal Tax Planning

A first time home buyer tax credit extension may be in the works. Tax break for U.S. house purchases may not expire November 30, 2009. Heed tax credit rules in Form 5405. more...

Extended Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina: NC Unemployment Extensions Available – Get More Compensation

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Unemployment running out? North Carolina unemployment extensions are available to some. Receive extended unemployment benefits from the NC Employment Security Commission. more...

Free Expense Worksheets – Family or Business: Spreadsheet Templates for Business Budgeting, Family Monthly Budgets

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Get free expense worksheets from Microsoft. Find links to three Excel spreadsheet templates- one for monthly business expense budgeting & two for family monthly budgets. more...

Grocery Coupon Organizer Categories: List of Coupon Categories & How to Organize a Plastic Accordion File

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Organize grocery coupons with these tips. Find a list of coupon categories for labeling coupon organizer categories. Sort grocery coupons & easily save money shopping. more...

Household Budget Worksheet – Free Excel Download: Track Monthly Expenses with a Budgeting Template, Sample Spreadsheet

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Get sample household budget worksheets to track family finances. Find free Excel budgeting templates for monthly income & expenses. Download budget spreadsheet templates. more...

Unique Halloween Costume Ideas: Unexpected Costumes for Adults, Teens, Couples & Groups

Category: Holiday Entertaining

A list of unique Halloween costumes for couples, weird adult costumes, unexpected movie character outfits for teens & group Halloween costume ideas. more...

Couples Halloween Costume Ideas: Unique Couples Costumes – Sexy & Funny Costumes for Two Adults

Category: Entertaining (general)

15+ couples Halloween costume ideas. Unique adult costumes include funny Halloween costumes for couples, brother and sister outfit ideas & sexy couples costumes. more...

IRS Tax Form 5405: 8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Form Details, Instructions

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Get IRS Form 5405, first time home buyer tax credit details. Learn $7,500 vs $8,000 requirements, where to get instructions, filing deadline, mailing address information. more...

Halloween Costumes 2009: Unique Costume Ideas Based on 2009 Current Events & Movies

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Unique 2009 Halloween costume ideas - Tarheels basketball uniform, Barack Obama. Movie character costumes for adults & kids - Amelia Earhart, Hannah Montana, Star Trek. more...

Free Fall Stencils & Printable Templates: Autumn Maple Leaves, Halloween Patterns, Pumpkin Stencil Printouts

Category: Crafts (general)

Get free fall stencils - printable autumn leaves, a maple leaf border & crow printout. Find fall pumpkin templates, a Thanksgiving turkey stencil, and Halloween patterns. more...

Halloween Costume Ideas for Groups: Group Costumes – List of Unique Outfits for Men & Women

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Here's a list of unique group Halloween costumes (men & women). Consider these costumes & get other Halloween costume ideas for groups of three or four people. more...

Pumpkin Stencils – Free Halloween Templates: Disney, Scary, Celebrity, Christian & Cartoon Stencils for Pumpkins

Category: Crafts (general)

Find out where to download printable Halloween pumpkin stencils at no cost. Free Halloween templates for pumpkin carving- Disney character, scary, funny & unique designs. more...

Cute Halloween Costumes for Babies & Toddlers: Adorable Infant Costume Ideas – Newborn, Baby, Toddler Girls & Boys

Category: Baby Fashion

Get adorable baby girl & boy Halloween costume ideas. Cute infant outfits - glow worm, ladybug, puppy. Try angel, Peter Pan & witch toddler Halloween costumes for babies. more...

Find Fun Kids' Online Games at Doralinks.com: Play with Cute Dora Links™ Fashion Doll, Grown Up Dora the Explorer™

Category: Kids' Toys

Access doralinks.com features with Mattel's Dora Links™ fashion doll, accessories & Dora's Explorer Girls. Play fun kids' online games with grown up Dora the Explorer™. more...

2009 Bank Holidays – Days Banks Are Closed: Banking Holiday Schedules – Bank of America, BB&T Closings

Category: Consumer Education (general)

2009 bank holidays- Bank of America, BB&T banking holiday schedules are similar. How do days off match up to official federal government holidays, stock market closings? more...

Free Flu Shots at CVS – 2009 Flu Vaccinations: Where to Get Swine Flu Vaccines – CVS Minute Clinics, Pharmacies

Category: Diseases/Viruses

2009 flu vaccinations will protect against swine flu, H1N1 (source: cdc.gov). Learn where to get swine flu vaccines; unemployed Americans can get free flu shots at CVS. more...

Mortgage Loan Rates – Fixed, Adjustable Interest: Variable & Fixed Interest Rates Overview, Current Home Mortgage Rate

Category: Home Mortgages

Learn about fixed mortgage loan rates & variable loan terms (adjustable-rate mortgages). Quickly obtain current mortgage loan interest rates on quickenloans.com. more...

Cash for Appliances – U.S. Government Rebates: Obama Economic Stimulus Incentives for Energy Star® Home Appliances

Category: Consumer Education (general)

2009 Cash for Appliances details- learn three rules for state appliance cash rebate programs. Get government stimulus incentives for United States Energy Star® purchases. more...

How to Sell a Car: Used Car Checklist & Methods of Selling a Vehicle by Owner

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Learn how to sell a car; classified ads & online vehicle listings are ways of selling a car by owner. Used car checklist - things to do before listing a car for sale. more...

Pirate Halloween Costumes – Babies, Kids, Adults: Where to Buy Pirate Costumes & Homemade Outfit Ideas

Category: Entertaining (general)

Buy adult, kids', toddler & baby pirate Halloween costumes online. Want a homemade trick-or-treating outfit instead? Learn how to dress up like a pirate for Halloween. more...

How to Budget – Balance Monthly Income, Expenses: Simple Budgeting Plan & Free Sample Excel Worksheet Templates

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Learn how to budget money- balance monthly income and expenses with these tips. Start with a simple budgeting plan & download a free sample Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. more...

Free Sample Monthly Budget Template: Example Income & Expense Worksheet – Excel Spreadsheet Download

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Download a free sample monthly budget template, an example income & expense worksheet to track household expenditures. It's a simple Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. more...

Disney Halloween Costumes for Adults: Outfits for Men & Women – Disney Princess, Pirate, Evil Characters

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Learn where to buy cool Disney Halloween costumes in adult sizes (for women & men). Five fun activities for adults & links to kids' costume ideas & pumpkin stencils. more...

Adorable Baby Girl Halloween Costumes: Cute Infant Girl & Toddler Trick-or-Treating Outfit Ideas

Category: Baby Fashion

Infant girl trick-or-treating outfits should be cute. Adorable baby girl Halloween costumes & cute toddler outfits are angel, bunny rabbit, Tinkerbell & Disney Princess. more...

U.S. Cash for Clunkers Car Lists on Edmunds.com: CARS Program Eligible Vehicles – New Autos & Trade-Ins That Qualify

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Edmunds.com lists Cash for Clunkers eligible vehicles; see qualifying new autos & trade-ins. CARS program gives $3500 & $4500 federal car incentives, government rebates. more...

USPS Closings- Possible Post Office Closure List: United States Postal Locations Under Review Published on prc.gov

Category: Consumer Alerts/Product Recalls

Postal Regulatory Commission announced possible USPS closings. Learn how to find out if a post office is being closed & get the list of potential postal service closures. more...

Cash for Cars- $4,500 Stimulus Rebates Available: U.S. Government Auto Incentive- Trade in Clunkers for Cash

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Trade in clunkers for $3,500 or $4,500 stimulus rebates. Cash for Clunkers government auto incentives are available; get U.S cash for cars program details. more...

2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide, Gas Mileage Ratings: Miles per Gallon & Annual Fuel Cost Estimates on fueleconomy.gov

Category: Consumer Education (general)

See annual fuel cost estimates and gas mileage (miles per gallon) ratings for new vehicles in the 2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide. Free download available on fueleconomy.gov. more...

What Cars Qualify for 3500 & 4500 Auto Rebates?: Search Trade-Ins & New Vehicles on fueleconomy.gov for Clunkers 2009

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Which vehicles qualify for $3,500 & $4,500 government voucher incentives? Look up CARS eligible trade-ins & new autos on fueleconomy.gov. Get Cash for Clunkers 2009 info. more...

Sample Monthly Expense Spreadsheet: Download Microsoft Excel Template – Free Budget Worksheet Example

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Download a free sample Microsoft Excel personal budget template. Learn how to populate budgeting spreadsheets & find example budget worksheet expense categories. more...

Dr. Seuss Online Games & Printable Worksheets: Free Horton, Grinch, Lorax, Cat in Hat Activities on Seussville.com

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Play online kids' games on Seussville.com - Horton Hears a Who, Grinch, the Lorax, Cat in the Hat activities. Also, find free Dr. Seuss printable worksheets for children. more...

U.S. New Vehicle Purchase Incentive Information: 3500 & 4500 Gov’t Car Vouchers – 2009 Obama Auto Stimulus Program

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn Obama auto stimulus incentive program (Cash for Clunkers) details to expect on cars.gov. U.S. federal government car voucher rulemaking deadline is July 24, 2009. more...

Which Cars Qualify for U.S. Government Vouchers?: Passenger Automobiles & Category 1, 2, or 3 Trucks for Auto Stimulus

Category: American Affairs (general)

Find out which vehicles qualify for the $3,500 or $4,500 government voucher program, Cash for Clunkers. Definitions of new passenger automobiles, category 1, 2, 3 trucks. more...

U.S. Federal Government Cash for Clunkers Tips: Things to Know About 2009 Obama New Auto Stimulus Program

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn important things about Obama's auto stimulus program, Cash for Clunkers, like trade-in documentation needed to receive U.S. government vouchers for new vehicles. more...

Free Kids' Printable Halloween Math Worksheets: Fun Learning Activities – Math, Reading, Writing Sheets, Crosswords

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get fun learning activities for children. Free printable Halloween math worksheets, kids' crossword puzzles & coloring pages use bat, ghost, pumpkin, skeleton images. more...

U.S. Cash for Clunkers Faces Opposition: 2009 Consumer Assistance to Recycle & Save Act Draws Criticism

Category: American Affairs (general)

Many support Obama's new car stimulus measures, including the Cash for Clunkers program. What do opponents of the Consumer Assistance to Recycle & Save Act have to say? more...

3500 or 4500 New Car Incentive, Voucher Credit: U.S. Cash for Clunkers Stimulus – Car Allowance Rebate System Facts

Category: American Affairs (general)

Get United States government vouchers from the Car Allowance Rebate System (a.k.a. Cash for Clunkers). New auto incentives include $3,500 or $4,500 purchase credits. more...

Government Car Rebate & $3,500 or $4,500 Voucher: Obama Economic Stimulus Incentives for 2009 New Vehicle Purchases

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Some people qualify for two new car incentives on 2009 vehicle purchases. Learn facts about U.S. government new car tax rebates and $3,500 & $4,500 credit vouchers. more...

Printable Halloween Coloring Pages for Kids: Free Coloring Sheets for Children – Scary Ghost, Bat, Witch Images

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Links to printable kids' activities & holiday worksheets. Free printable Halloween coloring pages for children include bat, ghost, pumpkin & witch coloring sheet images. more...

Free Microsoft Excel Household Budget Template: Download Family Budgeting Spreadsheet, Monthly Expenses Worksheet

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Track monthly expenses. Download a free household budget template. Know how to use a family budgeting spreadsheet; find another Microsoft Excel expense worksheet review. more...

United States Cash for Clunkers Program Details: $3,500 or $4,500 Credit Voucher, Down Payment- 2009 Vehicle Purchase

Category: American Affairs (general)

Get U.S. Cash for Clunkers program details - how to qualify for a $3,500 down payment or $4,500 credit voucher on a 2009 vehicle purchase. more...

Official 2009 U.S. Federal Government Holidays: United States Employees’ Time Off & Days Not on Holiday Calendar

Category: American Affairs (general)

See 2009 legal U.S. government holidays & commonly mistaken official time off - July 3rd, November 27th. Days of observance include Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. more...

$250 Veterans Stimulus Checks from U.S. Govt: 2009 Economic Recovery Payment Timeline for VA Beneficiaries

Category: American Affairs (general)

When will eligible VA beneficiaries receive $250 economic recovery payments? Get 2009 stimulus check timeline for veterans, Social Security, railroad beneficiaries. more...

2009 Federal Car Tax Rebate- No Sales Tax States: U.S. Government Stimulus Money for New Vehicle Purchase in 50 States

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Get a new car tax deduction even in states without sales tax. Take advantage of government stimulus money for 2009 vehicle purchases per Obama economic stimulus plan. more...

Printable Fourth of July Worksheets for Children: Print Free Patriotic Kids’ Activities, July 4th Coloring Sheets

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Download free printable 4th of July worksheets & other kids activities. Find a patriotic American flag coloring sheet, Fourth of July word scramble, simple matching game. more...

Free U.S. Flag Day Coloring Pages for Children: Patriotic Kids’ Activities – American Flag, White House Images

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get printable U.S. Flag Day coloring sheets - patriotic American flag, eagle images. Download free patriotic kids' worksheets with White House, Liberty Bell, star themes. more...

2009 Car Tax Deduction for Automobile Purchase: Obama Stimulus Plan- Buy a New Vehicle, Deduct State & Local Taxes

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Purchase qualifying auto (car, truck, motorcycle, motorhome) in 2009 to claim new car tax deduction. Deduct local & state taxes on IRS return per economic stimulus plan. more...

Microsoft Excel Household Budget Spreadsheet: Free Monthly Budgeting Template, Family Expense Worksheet

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Download a free Microsoft Excel budget spreadsheet. Track monthly household expenses with a pre-populated budgeting worksheet. Links to more budget template articles. more...

Free Online Halloween Coloring Book Pages: Unique Kids Activity – Color Pictures Online, No Sheets to Print

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

An online Halloween coloring book is a unique kids activity. Children can color Halloween pictures online. Links to free kids Halloween activities, coloring sheet images. more...

How to Host a Pumpkin Carving Party: Carve Jack-o-Lanterns – Halloween Party Ideas & Tips for Hosting

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Learn tips for hosting a pumpkin carving party. Halloween party supplies include pumpkin carving kits. Carve a jack-o-lantern & use free printable pumpkin stencils. more...

Printable Memorial Day Coloring Pages for Kids: Free Patriotic Images – Flags, White House, Statue of Liberty Sheets

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Print free Memorial Day coloring page activities for children. Get patriotic U.S. flag coloring sheets, a White House image & Statue of Liberty printable worksheet. more...

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 & 2010 – Dates, Facts: U.S. Day of Observance, Historical Significance, Kids Activities

Category: American Affairs (general)

When is U.S. Memorial Day weekend 2009, 2010? Learn dates of observance, get Memorial Day activities for kids - poppy coloring page, crossword puzzles, word search. more...

Free Microsoft Excel Personal Budget Spreadsheet: Download a Household Budgeting Template to Track Income and Expenses

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Get a free Microsoft Excel personal budget template spreadsheet, track income & expenses. Download a household budgeting spreadsheet; use with Excel 97 or later version. more...

Mega Millions Lottery Drawings- Numbers, Winners: Get Winning Numbers & Learn Who Won- Tuesday, Friday Drawing Times

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Mega Millions lottery drawing- how to find out who won the jackpot & winning lottery numbers. Play the game in California, Illinois, New York, Virginia & other states. more...

44 Cent First Class Stamp- New Postal Rate Information: USPS Rate Change- How Much Stamp Prices Will Increase, New Designs

Category: Consumer Education (general)

New postal rate means cost of first class postage stamps will increase to 44 cents on May 11, 2009. New 44 cent first class stamp designs & when prices will go up again. more...

$250 Stimulus Checks for Veterans & Retirees: Another Federal Government Stimulus Payment, Not a Second Tax Rebate

Category: American Affairs (general)

Learn who will get second federal government stimulus payments. Recipients of $250 stimulus checks include veterans & retirees. Another tax rebate not coming for most. more...

Traditional Scary Pumpkin Carving Design Ideas: Spooky Halloween Jack-O-Lantern – Vampire, Skeleton, Ghost, Skull

Category: Crafts (general)

Scary traditional Halloween pumpkin carving designs - vampires, skeletons, bats, spiders, ghosts. Use friendly faces for kids. Get free printable pumpkin stencils online. more...

Free Printable Halloween Worksheets for Kids: Cute Witch, Ghost, Pumpkin Activities – Word Search, Word Mine, Maze

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get easy or advanced free printable Halloween worksheets for kids. Get fun word searches, word mines & mazes. Cute witch, spider, ghost, Dracula & pumpkin activities. more...

Personal Budget Expense Categories: Create a Budget in Microsoft Excel- Essential, Discretionary Costs

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Create a budget; group personal expenses into essential and discretionary costs. Learn how to define personal budget expense categories in Microsoft Excel. more...

Free Halloween Stencils for Pumpkin Carving: Printable Pumpkin Patterns – Animal, Creepy, Word Template Stencils

Category: Crafts (general)

Print free Halloween stencils in advanced creepy, animal, & non-scary designs plus word templates. Find printable pumpkin patterns online & easily carve a pumpkin. more...

Post Office Locations Open Late on April 15th: U.S. Postal Service Extended Hours for Tax Returns, IRS Deadline

Category: Personal Tax Planning

How to find if your post office is open late. Some postal locations have extended hours April 15th. Mail individual income tax returns & extensions until late at night. more...

How to Extend Federal Income Tax Returns: File IRS Tax Extension, Use Form 4868; E-file Form 1040 Online, Mail

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Individuals request tax return extension several ways. See how to extend federal income tax return online, by phone, mail. Where to mail paper form, IRS mailing address. more...

SmartSource Coupon Inserts – 2009 Schedule: Grocery Store Coupons – Breakstone’s, Steamfresh, Swanson, Campbell

Category: Consumer Education (general)

SmartSource coupon inserts are in Sunday newspapers. See grocery store products in SmartSource; learn where to get the 2009 insert schedule. more...

Red Plum Printable Coupons – Where, How to Print: Grocery Store Coupons Online, Coupon Codes – redplum.com

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Get RedPlum printable coupons and online coupon codes at redplum.com. Grocery store coupons also come in Sunday newspapers. Look for RedPlum coupon inserts. more...

Free Printable Easter Activities for Children: Fun Worksheets, Holiday Puzzles, and Easter Bible Verse for Kids

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Get free printable Easter activities for children online - math worksheets, word search games, Easter crossword puzzles. One Easter Bible verse from the book of Matthew. more...

IRS Mailing Address – Form 1040: Where to Mail Your 2008 Federal Income Tax Return

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Find out where to mail Form 1040. More than one IRS mailing address exists for 2008 federal income tax returns due April 15, 2009. more...

U.S. Postal Service (USPS) First Class Mail: Send Postcards, Letters, Envelopes, Packages - Weight Limits, Sizes

Category: Consumer Education (general)

How to use USPS first class mail. Learn standard package sizes, weight limits, dimensions. Find articles on the cost of stamps, postal holidays. more...

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards – Nick.com/kca: Nick's KCA Website – Categories, Nominees & How to Vote

Category: Tween TV

Learn how to vote for favorite nominees on the Nick.com/kca website. Listed are 2009 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nominees. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the 2009 host. more...

Free Dr. Seuss Activities – Seussville.com: Printable Worksheets, Kids Games – Horton, One Fish Two Fish, Grinch

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Download printable worksheets, play kids games on Seussville.com. Get free Dr. Seuss activities & printables for kids: Sam-I-Am, The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat. more...

2009 Stimulus Checks, Tax Rebates: One Time $250 Checks & Second Chance Stimulus Rebates

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Most U.S. citizens won't get 2009 stimulus checks from Obama's economic stimulus plan. There will be $250 payments for some individuals. Others may get a Recovery Rebate. more...

IHOP National Pancake Day 2009 – Time, Locations: Free Pancakes Benefit Children’s Miracle Network, Other Charities

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Learn about IHOP National Pancake Day 2009, including the time & how to find IHOP locations. Free pancake giveaway to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. more...

$8,000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers – Not $15,000: 8,000 Tax Break for First-Time Homebuyers, Stimulus Package Details

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Until the 2009 economic stimulus package passed, first-time homebuyers could only get a $7,500 tax break. An $8,000 credit is now available; learn tax credit details. more...

Recovery Rebate Tax Credit: Who Isn’t Getting a Check & How to Claim the Tax Rebate

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Learn how to claim the recovery rebate credit & who isn't getting a check. If eligible, the amount will be included in the 2008 federal income tax refund check. more...

$15,000 or $7,500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers?: Anyone Can Claim $15,000 Tax Break, Not Just First-Time Homebuyers

Category: Personal Tax Planning

First-time homebuyers can claim a $7,500 tax break. A new $15,000 tax credit may replace it if the 2009 economic stimulus package passes. Learn tax credit details. more...

2009 Economic Stimulus Package – Obama's Plan: Government Spending & Taxes – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Category: American Affairs (general)

How U.S. government partially recoups infrastructure project costs through taxes. A discussion of Obama's economic stimulus plan & link to a 2009 tax rebate article. more...

Free Valentine's Day Desktop Wallpaper: Download Computer Backgrounds – Red Hearts, Kiss, Love, Romance

Category: Internet (general)

Take a few seconds to switch to a computer background picture with red hearts, a kiss, or an I Love You theme. Find free Valentine's Day desktop wallpaper online. more...

Three Signs of Financial Problems: When to Employ Money Management Techniques

Category: Personal Debt Management

Learn how to identify potential financial problems. Employ money management techniques & develop a personal budget if these signs appear. Find personal finance resources. more...

Watch Inauguration Online – January 20, 2009: Barack Obama Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address

Category: US President

Find out where to watch the Inauguration online on January 20, 2009. See Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony and Inaugural address on live video. more...

Can't Pay Taxes? Want Free E-File? The New IRS: IRS Debt Problems - What if You Can't Make Tax Payments?

Category: Personal Tax Planning

U.S. taxpayers who can't pay taxes due to financial distress should call the IRS. The new IRS - Free File, fillable tax forms, late tax payment & IRS debt flexibility. more...

Barack Obama T-Shirts, Buttons, Photos, Jewelry: Commemorate January 20, 2009 – Stickers, Artwork, Tote Bag, Pictures

Category: US President

Order official Barack Obama t-shirts, jewelry, buttons, stickers, key rings, pens. Find photos of the Obama family, Michelle Obama, pictures of Barack on campaign trail. more...

How to Create Disney Fairies in Pixie Hollow: Pixiehollow.go.com Disney Website – Customize Fairy Talent, Name

Category: Kids Games

Learn how to create Disney fairies in Pixie Hollow. Follow Tinker Bell. Choose your fairy's talent, hair color, eye color, and even her attire. more...

Smartaboutmoney.org – Budget, Get Out of Debt: Learn Expense Tracking, Budgeting, Money Management & Save Money

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

On Smartaboutmoney.org, learn about expense tracking, money management, & financial decisions. Get out of debt & save money. more...

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Category: Celebrities/Pop Culture (general)

How old is Fergie, Ryan Seacrest, or Jonas Brothers, Nick, Kevin, Joe? When were Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Pete Wentz, Dick Clark, Solange, & Jesse McCartney born? more...

United States Federal Holidays in 2010: Official Government Holidays, Probable Post Office Closings

Category: American Affairs (general)

Official 2010 federal holidays & days the post office will likely be closed. Commonly mistaken government holidays - the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas, Good Friday. more...

Walmart after Christmas Sale 2008: In Store & Online Deals on December 26th, the Second Black Friday

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Walmart's after Christmas sale on "Black Friday 2" brings tremendous online deals and in store values. When does Walmart open on December 26, 2008? more...

Free MySpace Christmas Comments, Graphics: Get HMTL Codes to Say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Category: Social Networking/Tagging

Where to get MySpace Christmas graphics and comments. Learn how to use HMTL code on a social networking page. Get glitter images, snowmen, ornaments, & cute sayings. more...

Free Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids: Christmas Printables – Santa, Reindeer, Candy Cane, Snowman Sheets

Category: Kids Holiday Activities

Need free Christmas coloring pages for kids? Get Santa, reindeer, candy cane, and snowman Christmas printables. Where to find Disney Christmas coloring sheets, too. more...

Recent Fed Rate Cuts Impact Prime Rate: Federal Reserve Announcement - Reduced Target Federal Funds Rate

Category: American Affairs (general)

December 2008 fed announcement - Federal Reserve cuts federal rates. Definitions of federal funds rate & prime rate. What happens when the Federal Reserve cuts rates? more...

Nickelodeon Global Challenge Multiplayer Game: Spongebob Squarepants, Aang, Timmy, Otis on Nick.com Big Green Help

Category: Environmentalism (general)

Play the Nickelodeon Global Challenge game with Nicktoons. Check out the Nick.com Big Green Help. What to say if kids ask, "What is carbon dioxide?" more...

Free Animated Christmas Desktop Wallpaper: Get Computer Backgrounds Online – 3D Snowflakes, Stars, Candles

Category: Internet (general)

Here's a source of free animated desktop wallpaper in cheerful, relaxing, & religious themes. Find articles that link to modern, traditional, cool computer backgrounds. more...

Cool Christmas Desktop Wallpaper: Free Computer Backgrounds Online – Christmas Tree, Animated

Category: Internet (general)

Want to download free Christmas desktop wallpaper, computer backgrounds? Here's a source of Christmas-themed images & cool animated designs. Find winter themes, too. more...

Review of the Target Baby Gift Registry: Register for Newborn Necessities & Baby Products Online, In Store

Category: Infants & Toddlers (general)

Target's baby gift registry is convenient, yet has some limitations. For first-time parents, here's a link to a newborn necessities checklist. Learn what to register for. more...

Personal Budget Income Categories for Excel: Define Budget Categories without Expensive Budgeting Software

Category: Personal Budget Creation

Need help starting a personal budget without the help of expensive budgeting tools? Here are ideas for income budget categories for Microsoft Excel budget spreadsheets. more...

Playhouse Disney Kid Shows: Find Disney Games & Online Activities for Popular Children’s Shows

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

What kids TV shows are on Playhouse Disney? Kids can play Disney games, participate in activities related to popular children's shows, and listen to music online. more...

Free Winnie the Pooh Christmas Coloring Pages: Disney Christmas Printables – Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Rabbit

Category: Kids Indoor Activities

Get free Winnie the Pooh Christmas coloring pages plus Tigger, Kanga, Baby Roo, Piglet, Rabbit & Eeyore. Find other Disney character kids coloring pages, too. more...

Find North Carolina Deals on SavvyDollar: How to Save Money on Groceries in NC

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Learn about SavvyDollar, a North Carolina deals network. Find grocery deals, locate printable coupons, and discover how to save money with coupons. more...

Using TurboTax for Tax Return Preparation: Pros and Cons of this Popular Tax Software

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Many people enjoy using TurboTax for tax return preparation, but not all will like using this question-driven tax software. Who should use it for filing tax returns? more...

Nintendo Wii Consoles, Bundles, and Video Games: Where to Buy Nintendo Wii Items and How Much They Cost

Category: Video & Online Games (general)

Where to buy a Nintendo Wii consoles and Wii bundles. Price ranges and recommended video games for girls, boys, and families. more...

Walmart Day After Thanksgiving Sale 2008: Black Friday Ad Reveals Excellent Deals

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Walmart's Black Friday ad for the day after Thanksgiving has been officially released. Included in this article are tips for shopping on November 28, 2008. more...

Walmart 2008 Black Friday Ad Speculation: What to Expect for the Day After Thanksgiving Sale

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Some consumers eagerly await Walmart's 2008 Black Friday ad while others like Walmart bundle deals. Get deals on popular holiday gifts on the day after Thanksgiving. more...

How to Save Money by Cutting Back on Spending: Like Saving Money? Stop Spending Too Much or Make More Money

Category: Building Personal Savings

Think it's easier to save money than make money? Saving money is easier when the decision is logical. more...

Your Money or Your Life, A Personal Finance Book: Learn About Early Retirement, Frugal Living, Financial Independence

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Your Money or Your Life offers unique views on saving money, investing, early retirement, frugal living, and financial independence by examining what really matters. more...

How to Get Free Samples from Procter & Gamble: Request Free Products through P&G Brand Sampler

Category: Consumer Education (general)

Procter & Gamble offers free product samples through its P&G Everyday Solutions website. more...

Deep Fried Turkey: Recipes and Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

Category: Seasonal Cooking (general)

Want a nicely deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? Closely follow recipe instructions and watch cooking time plus turkey temperature when deep frying a turkey. more...

United States Federal Holidays in 2009: Official Government Holidays and Post Office Closings

Category: American Affairs (general)

A list of official 2009 federal holidays, the exact dates they fall on, and days the post office will be closed (no mail delivery). more...

Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns: Printable Happy, Scary, and Fall Jack-O-Lantern Templates

Category: Crafts (general)

Carving a pumpkin is easier with a pattern as a guide. Download and print free pumpkin carving patterns from Better Homes & Gardens, then share pumpkin photos online. more...

How to Format PowerPoint Presentations for Class: Slideshows for Public Speaking and Business Communication Classes

Category: Colleges (general)

College students who create elegant and uncluttered slideshows earn higher grades than those who only focus on content and ignore PowerPoint presentation design. more...

Effective PowerPoint Presentations for Business: Format Slides and Download Microsoft Office Presentation Templates

Category: Small/Home Business (general)

Effective PowerPoint presentations start with appropriately formatted slides. Don't recreate the wheel - take advantage of free PowerPoint templates from Microsoft. more...

Tax Relief for Fall 2008 Hurricane Victims: IRS Gives Break on Filing Taxes Due to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Certain federal tax filing deadlines have been extended until January 5, 2009 for victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav who reside in presidential disaster areas. more...

Free Pumpkin Stencils: Printable Halloween, Disney and Fall Designs, Templates, Patterns

Category: Crafts (general)

Anyone interested in carving a pumpkin can download and print free pumpkin stencils online. Learn where to find printable scary Halloween, Disney, & plain fall patterns. more...

Procter & Gamble Shareholder Investment Program: Buy P&G Stock and Participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)

Category: Shares/Stocks

Investors interested in buying and holding stocks that pay dividends may do so at a low cost through Procter & Gamble's Shareholder Investment Program. more...

Baby Registry Tips: Register for a Newborn’s Necessities and Conveniences

Category: Baby Products

A knowledgeable friend and practical selections make all the difference in creating a baby gift registry. more...

Tips for Choosing a Wedding Theme: Plan Nuptials around a Season, Era, or Color

Category: Wedding Planning (general)

Incorporating a wedding theme simplifies the wedding planning process by automatically narrowing down a bride's choices. more...

Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Buy Newborn Necessities from a Baby Gift Registry or Go Personalized

Category: Baby Products

For baby shower gift ideas, look at the expectant mother's baby gift registry. Consider purchasing newborn necessities or buy a personalized baby present. more...

College Campus Rep Jobs: Students Can Get Work Experience during the School Year

Category: Campus Life (general)

One way a college student can build a resume and earn some money is to become a campus representative for a company looking to target college students. more...

Online College Course Management: Use a Weekly Schedule to Keep Track of Assignment Due Dates

Category: Distance Education

Juggling online college class requirements needn't be difficult. Students can employ weekly schedules to manage their course loads. more...

Bead Shops Offer Tips & Resources: Local Stores Offer Jewelry Making Supplies, Work Tables, and Classes

Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making

Local bead shops provide the materials, tools, and work tables to create handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more. more...

Finding a Job after College: Obtain Career Advice and Take Advantage of Campus Recruiting

Category: Job Search

Career advice for college students - learn how to find a job. Job search steps include getting career advice and participating in campus recruiting events. more...

Axia College of UOP: Online College Affiliated with University of Phoenix

Category: College Reviews

Strapped for time? Students can attend online college when it is convenient for them. more...

IRS Free File for Tax Rebates: Federal Return Required for Economic Stimulus Payment

Category: Personal Tax Planning

The only way to claim a tax rebate is to file a 2007 tax return. Individuals should file a federal tax return if they qualify for a tax rebate. more...

Pi Sigma Epsilon: Professional Business Fraternity in Sales, Marketing, and Management

Category: Campus Activities

College students should join student organizations that complement their career goals. Pi Sigma Epsilon is an option for those interested in business. more...

IRS Tax Information: Where to Turn for Help with Tax Returns

Category: Personal Tax Planning

The IRS wants taxpayers to have the information they need to prepare tax returns. The key is knowing where to find it. more...

Qualifying Income for Tax Rebates: Some Low Income Workers Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payments

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Learn what type of income counts and how much must be reported to qualify for a 2008 tax rebate. more...

Tax Rebate and Other Scams: Be Wary of Identity Theft That Invokes The IRS Name

Category: Crime

According to the IRS, tax scams are aimed at tricking people into revealing personal or financial info, such as social security, bank account, or credit card numbers. more...

Military Tax Topics: Return Info for All Armed Forces Personnel Including Reservists

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Military personnel should familiarize themselves with relevant tax provisions before preparing a 2007 income tax return. more...

Free Tax Preparation Program: Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals Qualify for IRS-Sponsored VITA

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Some individuals qualify for free tax assistance through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. more...

Building a College Student Resume: Tips for Gaining Work Experience and Leadership Skills

Category: Colleges (general)

College students must work hard to build their resumes, beginning in freshman year. With careful planning, any college student can graduate with a winning resume. more...

Free Federal Tax Return Filing: Qualifying Taxpayers May Use the IRS Free File Program

Category: Personal Tax Planning

Taxpayers who want to avoid paying tax preparation fees for 2007 federal income tax returns should check their eligibility for IRS Free File. more...

Newborn Necessities: A New Baby Checklist of Essentials for Expectant Parents

Category: Baby Products

Newborn babies can be expensive to care for, but a cost-conscious expectant parent can cut expenses by distinguishing newborn essentials from infant care conveniences. more...

Federal Income Tax Refund Checks: How to Update a Mailing Address with the IRS and Check Status Online

Category: Personal Tax Planning

If a taxpayer still hasn't received a 2006 refund, it is possible that the IRS does not have his or her current mailing address. more...

How to Save Money with Coupons: Grocery Deals Help Balance a Household Budget

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

On a typical shopping trip, couponers can save over 50% off their total grocery bill. This article will cover the basics of couponing so anyone can start immediately. more...



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