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Five Items You Should Splurge On

Buying the cheapest variety of a product may make sense most of the time, but when it comes to these items, paying a little more could pay off in a big way. | By Lauren Covello

High Tastes: 10 Pricey Kitchen Things

From a $400 mixer to a $17,000 fridge, here’s a quick look at some high-end appliances for chefs who have dough to spare. | By Lauren Covello

10 Everyday Grocery Items: Now and Then

Inflation has a way of making your everyday purchases look like little luxuries. Here’s a look at how the price tags on these items have changed over the last three decades.

9 Mega-Pricey Properties for Sale Right Now

The latest reading on U.S. home prices shows prices slid in March to their lowest level since the housing bubble burst in 2006 – but that doesn’t necessarily mean every home on the market is cheap. Here’s a look at nine properties currently on the market for more than $25 million a piece. | By Lauren Covello

The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World

Think New York and London are the priciest places to live? Think again. Here’s a look at which cities across the globe have the highest cost of living, as determined by Mercer’s ‘Worldwide Cost of Living’ survey for 2011.

Decision Time: How to Choose a College

High school seniors across the country are using the next few weeks to mull over the decision that they have been working towards for the past four years that will impact their academic futures—which college to attend. Here’s what college experts say that students need to take into consideration to pick the right college for them.

Getting College Credit in High School: Worth It?

Want to get a head start on credits counting towards your degree? Here’s what education experts say that high school students need to consider when signing up for advanced courses.

Tips for Parents to Get Grads to Go From College to Career

When it comes to helping their grad find a job after school, a parent’s role should be more focused on working behind the scenes and coaching their kids on making the right choices as opposed to leading the charge. 

New Tax Preparer Requirements: More Than Meets the I…RS

Don’t we all want some assurance that the individual we are entrusting with the task of preparing our tax return is ethical and competent? Yes, but  new requirements from the IRS might not be the best way to go about doing this.

New Requirements for Tax Preparers

The IRS has outlined new regulations and standards for anyone collecting money for preparing tax returns. But the The Institute of Justice is calling foul. 

Why the IRS Picked You to Audit

There is no magic formula that determines which tax returns will get audited, but there are some issues that tend to catch Uncle Sam’s eye.

Job-Hunting Tips for December Grads

December grads may not miss out on the grandeur of spring graduations, but experts say they may get something even better: a better chance of finding a job.

How to Deal With a Boss that Yells

People leave bosses, not jobs. When bosses yell on a frequent basis, they create an uncomfortable environment that leads to higher levels of stress and ultimately less productivity. Make no mistake, it’s never easy to be in charge, yet it’s always easy to yell. 

Tips for Staying Employed After 50

Greying job seekers face many potential stereotypes in the workforce, which is bad news since for boomers who plan to stay in the workforce long after the traditional retirement age of 65.