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College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:35 in College Savings | viewed 1,493 times | 1 Comment
HBCU1 It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 12:14 in College Savings | viewed 1,053 times | 2 Comments
It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
Obama Promotes Tax Cuts Against Backdrop of Protests
Written on 16 Apr, 2009 at 9:54 in White House News | viewed 394 times | 1 Comment
President Barack Obama marked this year’s tax filing deadline at a White House event to promote the tax cuts included in the stimulus bill. While the president addressed reporters in the Old Executive Office Building, a few hundred protestors across... (Continue reading)
Day 86
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 23:01 in Barack Obama | viewed 213 times | 0 Comments
On tax day, the Obama administration was greeted by tea parties organized by people who said they disapproved of government spending. Some of the tea parties were sponsored by “fair and balanced” Fox News Channel. President meets with families to... (Continue reading)
Obama on the Record: Taxes
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 15:36 in White House News | viewed 258 times | 0 Comments
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I decided not to bring Bo today -- because he stepped on my economic speech yesterday. (Laughter.) Good morning. I know that April 15th isn't exactly everyone's favorite date on the calendar. ... (Continue reading)
Tax Relief to Working Americans
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 15:29 in White House News | viewed 226 times | 1 Comment
Today, on Tax Day, President Obama will meet with several working families, just like the ones all across America, who are facing tough choices during this economic crisis. President Obama underscored his commitment to a simpler tax code that... (Continue reading)
The Cutting Edge: Big Tax Refund? You Might Want to Think Twice
There is such a thing as overpaying Uncle Sam. Though buxom tax returns can seem like a blessing, sly ol’ Sam is only returning your hard earned dollars, interest free! Check out these tips to help you determine the correct... (Continue reading)
Dealing With a Large Tax Bill
After De’Lante A. Rawls, 34, left his job as an insurance agent in 2002 to open his own agency, he was hit with a $7,000 tax bill because he hadn’t withheld taxes on his self-employment earnings. When he couldn’t... (Continue reading)
The Cutting Edge: Tax Tips for First-Time Filers
Written on 1 Apr, 2009 at 12:57 in Blogs | viewed 356 times | 4 Comments
If this is your first time filing as an independent, or you’ve just started taking hold of your finances, dealing with Uncle Sam solo can be downright confusing and frustrating. ... (Continue reading)
House Passes Greed Tax
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 18:10 in Politics News | viewed 804 times | 1 Comment
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 328-93 today to approve a bill that taxes bonuses such as ones awarded at American International Group Inc. that have drawn universal ire. Ever since news broke a few days ago that insurance giant AIG,... (Continue reading)
