Friday, November 13, 2009

Quit Smoking during the Great American Smokeout

Although the United States has made great strides toward reducing the prevalence of smoking, approximately 46 million adults (20.6% of the population) still smoke , and every day, another 1,000 young persons become new smokers. Quit Smoking during the Great American Smokeout

BlueHippo: FTC Lodges Contempt Charge Against BlueHippo

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to issue a contempt order against BlueHippo, a company that collected more than $15 million from consumers based on claims that it would finance their purchases of new computers, but delivered neither the financing nor the financed computers, in violation of a 2008 court order. BlueHippo: FTC Lodges Contempt Charge Against BlueHippo

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credits Help Homeowners

People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their 2009 tax bill as well.