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DIY tax returns? More are trying

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Do-it-yourself may be fine for painting a bedroom or changing your car's oil, but how do you know if it makes sense to file your own tax return?

Brian J. O'Connor: For musical motivation to exercise, do the math

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Even though, after 22 years of marriage, I still find Mrs. Your Money hotter than Woodward Avenue asphalt in July, my wife has decided to hit the gym.

Despite laws, women earn less than men, global study says

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Brussels -- Women with children earn almost a third less than men and still face too many career obstacles, a global trade union said in a report released today.

New program will pay homeowners to sell at loss

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

In an effort to end the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration has been trying to keep defaulting owners in their homes. Now it will take a new approach: paying some to leave.

Tips on donating effectively during times of catastrophe

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

No sooner had the shock of Haiti's earthquake passed than Chile was struck. As the repercussions of both disasters continue, urgent need remains in those countries and around the world for charitable contributions.

4 ways to resist TV pitches

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Whether it's to tighten your tummy, remove dead skin from your feet, give your hair a boost or find use for a towel that supposedly holds 12 times its weight in liquid, you may feel tempted by energetic pitchmen peddling such products via late-night infomercials.

Home office may be tax deductible

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Many people who received buyouts and severance packages last year used the money to start home-based businesses. Now, they'll want to take tax deductions for their home offices.

Brian O'Connor: Financial action is a must-do

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:37:00 EST

There are times when the only course of action to ensure your self-preservation is to do nothing, such as when you're faced with an enraged rhinoceros or find yourself elected to Congress.

Credit unions may offer best charge card rates

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

You're fed up with your bank's credit card fees and terms. Would switching to a credit union bring any relief?

Economy watch: 6 industries where the jobs are

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

In one good sign for the labor market, some companies are posting more ads seeking employees.