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Before deciding to incorporate as a Sub S, check all aspects to determine if the structure will suit your needs and psychological temperament.

U.S. households are getting more cash handouts from the government than they are paying in taxes for the first time since the Great Depression.

Here are some tips to help you keep your money in your pocket when you have a problem with the IRS.

If you receive a puzzling letter such as this from the IRS, you may be the victim of identity theft. If you feel you have fallen victim, here are the steps you should take. 

Despite the abysmal economy and 9.1% unemployment rate, most Americans still plan to celebrate Independence Day this year.   

Dave Says: P2P lending is relatively new in the personal finance world, but most of these kinds of loans are not collateralized, which means theyre not checked out, and that could lead to problems. 

Dave Says: When it comes to collecting unemployment, don't feel bad accepting something you've already paid for. And is pet insurance ever worth the cost?

Do you think a judge weighed all the facts and circumstances in this workers' compensation case?

Health reform will increase the number of people on Medicaid by a third, which is why a new Congressional report says Medicaid is now triggering "state budget crises." But if reforming Social Security is equivalent to stepping on the “third rail of politics,” reforming Medicaid is like driving into an electrical transformer.

Deciding what form of business entity to establish should be a thorough process with input from both legal and tax professionals. 

Deciding what form of business entity to establish should be a thorough process with input from both legal and tax professionals. 

Families with students gearing up to start the college admissions process should have this book on their shelves.  

The rules for writing off debt are tricky and vary depending on the situation. Here's what you need to know. 

Dave Says: Don't work hard to get out of debt to only jump into new debt with a pricey vacation. 

Timeshares are one of the few consumer products that have a 97% dissatisfaction rate which is like playing with fire. And do stay-at-home moms need disability insurance?

The 78 million-strong baby boomer crowd is still looking to change the world through volunteering. 

Have trouble hearing on the phone? A new service displays live captions of telephone calls on Web browsers to help making communicating easier for the hard of hearing.

Married filing separately is usually the most expensive filing method tax wise. But sometimes this method may prove to be a money and stress saver.

Baby boomers that stay active have a higher chance of remaining more independent and able-bodied into their golden years and yoga is the perfect way to stay mentally and physically fit.    

Taxes will become a big part of students lives now that they have graduated and entered the real world. Here's what grads need to know about how to file and what documents and information they need to keep.