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Monday, November 02, 2009

Overdrafts: An Involuntary Bank Bailout?
Although touted as a customer “convenience,” overdraft fees have been soaring. Last year, overdraft charges generated nearly $24 billion dollars for banks and credit unions. That’s 35% more than just two years earlier, according to the Center for Responsible Lending.
Thursday, October 29, 2009

End of the Year Tax Tips: What You Need to Get Done by Dec. 31
While 2009 has seen many Americans struggle to make mortgage payments, cut back on spending and become acquainted with the “staycation,” there are still other ways to save. You may be able to cut your 2009 tax burden with some last-minute tips, keeping some of that hard-earned money in your own pocket.
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Study: 'Cash for Clunkers' Cost Taxpayers $24K Per Car
The federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” stimulus program accounted for just 125,000 new car purchases and cost taxpayers $24,000 per car sold, according to a study by Edmunds.com.
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Accounting Irregularities May Be on the Rise in U.S.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tax Bill Boosts Reporting by Banks, Rich
A proposal to stop rich Americans from stashing assets offshore to evade taxes was introduced in Congress