Disaster Preparedness Costs Little, Saves A Lot

Just as every home should have a smoke alarm, every home should have an emergency supply kit packed and ready. And being prepared doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Disaster Preparedness Costs Little, Saves A Lot

 

 

 

Toyota Issues Vehicle Safety Advisory for Various Models

Recent events have prompted Toyota to take a closer look at the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. Toyota Issues Vehicle Safety Advisory for Various Models

Sexual Harassment: Private Prison Settles Retaliation Claims for Women

EEOC Says Male Managers Demanded Sexual Favors From Female Subordinates, Sexual Harassment: Private Prison Settles Retaliation Claims for Women

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Adults

In 2008, an estimated 8.3 million adults aged 18 or older (3.7 percent of the adult population) had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year; 2.3 million (1.0 percent) made a suicide plan; and, 1.1 million (0.5 percent) attempted suicide. Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Adults

Free College Money for Foster Youth

If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you're in school. Free College Money for Foster Youth

IRS: Ten Facts about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Many taxpayers who purchase a home this year will qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit. The refundable first-time homebuyer credit is a major tax provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But time is running out to qualify for this credit. IRS: Ten Facts about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Free Nursing CEUs: Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetic Testing

The goal of this report is to improve the quality and usefulness of laboratory services for genetic testing to achieve better health outcomes for the public. Free Nursing CEUs: Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetic Testing for Heritable Diseases and Conditions

IRS: Hidden Offshore Accounts, IRS Extends Deadline to October 15, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service today announced a one-time extension of the deadline for special voluntary disclosures by taxpayers with unreported income from hidden offshore accounts. These taxpayers now have until Oct. 15, 2009. IRS: Hidden Offshore Accounts, IRS Extends Deadline to October 15, 2009

Mortgage Relief Services Scams: FTC Announces New Crackdown

The Federal Trade Commission today announced two new law enforcement actions in a continuing crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams, bringing to 22 the number of these cases the Commission has filed since the housing crisis began. The FTC also announced developments in similar pending mortgage-related action. Mortgage Relief Services Scams: FTC Announces New Crackdown

California Prescription Drug-Monitoring System Unveils Statewide

The recent deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson have made clear to the whole world just how dangerous prescription drug abuse can be," said Brown. "Today, my office is inaugurating a high-tech monitoring system that will enable doctors and law enforcement to identify and stop prescription-drug seekers from doctor-shopping and abusing prescription drugs. California Prescription Drug-Monitoring System

Auto Insurance Fraud Increases as Economy Worsens

Financially desperate residents and scam artists may be committing more automobile insurance fraud to cash in on insurance money. Auto Insurance Fraud Increases as Economy Worsens

Uncle Sam Seeking New Artists

The United States Mint is inviting artists from throughout the United States to apply for participation in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to help enrich and invigorate the design of coins and medals. Uncle Sam Seeking New Artists

Cash for Clunkers Wraps up with Nearly 700,000 car sale

T he CARS program came to a close Tuesday night with nearly 700,000 clunkers taken off the roads, replaced by far more fuel efficient vehicles. Rebate applications worth $2.877 billion were submitted by the 8 p.m. deadline, under the $3 billion provided by Congress to run the program. Cash for Clunkers Wraps up with Nearly 700,000 car sale

Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scammers Still Prey on Stressed

As previously reported in FDIC Consumer News, many homeowners having difficulty making their monthly mortgage payments are being targeted by criminals who charge large upfront fees and falsely "guarantee" to rescue a home from foreclosure. Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scammers Still Prey on Stressed

IRS: Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Many taxpayers will receive this correspondence during the late summer and fall. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about IRS notices â€" just in case one shows up in your mailbox. IRS: Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Mortgage Fraud: Nine Sentenced in Alaska's Largest Mortgage Fraud Investigation

United States Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced that on August 21, 2009, lead defendant was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his leadership of a large-scale mortgage fraud scheme.   Mortgage Fraud: Nine Sentenced in Alaska's Largest Mortgage Fraud Investigation

White House Council on Women and Girls Invitation to discuss Women & Healthcare

This Wednesday is the  89^th Anniversary of women getting the right to vote!  To celebrate Women's Equality Day, we are holding a call to update you on the Council on Women and Girls and discuss health reform's impact on women.

IRS: Top Ten Tips for Taxpayers Deducting Casualty and Theft Losses

Taxpayers who find themselves the victim of a natural disaster or theft this summer should know the rules for deducting their casualty losses next year when they file their federal tax return. Generally, you may deduct losses to your home, household items and vehicles on your federal income tax return. IRS: Top Ten Tips for Taxpayers Deducting Casualty and Theft Losses