Job Fair: U.S. Border Patrol to Hold Recruiting Event in Bay City, Mich

The U.S. Border Patrol will hold a recruiting and hiring event in Bay City, Michigan Saturday, January 10, at the Double Tree Hotel at 600 Saginaw St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Job Fair: U.S. Border Patrol to Hold Recruiting Event in Bay City, Mich

U.S. Postal Service Launches New Priority Mail Box

Small Flat-Rate Box Gives Customers Another Shipping Option. U.S. Postal Service Launches New Priority Mail Box

Ponzi Scheme: SEC Charges Joseph S. Forte for Conducting Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Philadelphia-area investment fund manager and his firm for conducting a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, and has obtained an emergency court order freezing their assets. Ponzi Scheme: SEC Charges Joseph S. Forte for Conducting Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

IRS: How to Choose a Tax Preparer and Avoid Preparer Fraud

Return preparer fraud involves the preparation and filing of false income tax returns by preparers who claim inflated personal or business expenses, false deductions, unallowable credits or excessive exemptions on returns prepared for their clients. How to Choose a Tax Preparer and Avoid Preparer Fraud

Credit problems, phishing scams, car issues top list of consumer complaints

The Attorney General's Office has released its Top 10 list of consumer complaints for 2008, and it has a familiar look. Complaints about financing, credit and debt collection were the number one category of complaints filed, as they were in 2007. The Consumer Protection Division this year received more than 120,000 calls, letters, e-mails and online complaints in 2008. Credit problems, phishing scams, car issues top list of consumer complaints

IRS Begins Tax Season 2009 with Steps to Help Financially Distressed Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the 2009 tax filing season by announcing a number of new steps to help financially distressed taxpayers maximize their refunds and speed payments while providing additional help to people struggling to meet their tax obligations. IRS Begins Tax Season 2009 with Steps to Help Financially Distressed Taxpayers

January is Stalking Awareness Month

Stalking Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to learn about this crime that continues to disrupt and victimize people from all walks of life and in every community throughout America.  January is Stalking Awareness Month

Muslim Discrimination Lawsuit: Merrill Lynch to Pay $1.55 Million for Job Bias against Iranian Muslim Former Employee

EEOC announced that Merrill Lynch, the international financial services firm, has agreed to pay $1,550,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act on behalf of an Iranian Muslim former worker who was fired due to his religion and national origin.  Muslim Discrimination Lawsuit: Merrill Lynch to Pay $1.55 Million for Job Bias against Iranian Muslim Former Employee

Throwing a New Year's Eve Party? I.I.I. Offers Tips for Being a Responsible Host

If you are planning to throw a New Year’s Eve party, remember that a truly great host recruits designated drivers and takes other steps to ensure the safety of guests, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).  Throwing a New Year's Eve Party? I.I.I. Offers Tips for Being a Responsible Host

Vitamin protection & Prostate Cancer

Vitamin E and the mineral selenium don't seem to give men the protection against prostate cancer that they might have hoped for. Vitamin protection & Prostate Cancer

Tainted Weight Loss Pills - FDA Warns Consumers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers health at risk. Tainted Weight Loss Pills - FDA Warns Consumers

Bailout Update: Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks

The U.S. Treasury Department announced today details of a $2.8 billion investment in 49 banks made on Friday, December 19 through its Capital Purchase Program.  Treasury also closed $1.9 billion in transactions with 43 banks today. Bailout Update: Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks

Sri Lanka Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens

The Department of State warns American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated June 13, 2008 and highlights changes in locations of security concerns, and notes recent terrorist attacks. Sri Lanka Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens

IRS' January Tax Talk Today Focuses on Filing Season

The Internal Revenue Service's next Tax Talk Today program, "Getting Ready for Filing Season 2009 -- Individual and Business," will be Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. This special, 100-minute program will give tax preparers a head start on the 2009 filing season. IRS' January Tax Talk Today Focuses on Filing Season

Prostate Cancer: Dietary Supplements Fail to Prevent Prostate Cancer

Two large-scale clinical trials found that regular intake of vitamin E, vitamin C or selenium does not reduce the risk of prostate cancer or other cancers in older men, as some previous studies had suggested. Prostate Cancer: Dietary Supplements Fail to Prevent Prostate Cancer

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All Post Offices Open on Christmas Eve

All Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, but most will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. Regular mail delivery for Dec. 24 will be unaffected by the change. All Post Offices Open on Christmas Eve

Travel Deals: Economic Downturn Creating Travel Deals Not Seen In Years

One bright spot in the economic downturn is the great deals available for those planning to take a vacation. With the travel industry offering great deals, those considering a cruise, a European tour or another type of pre-paid vacation should consider travel insurance to protect their financial investment, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).  Travel Deals: Economic Downturn Creating Travel Deals Not Seen In Years

Nomination of Tom Vilsack as the Next Secretary of Agriculture

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer today commended g President-Elect Barack Obama's nomination of former Iowa overnor Tom Vilsack to be the 30th Secretary of Agriculture, citing the former governor's experience in agricultural issues and expressing confidence in Vilsack's ability to effectively continue USDA's success in expanding America's agricultural economy. Nomination of Tom Vilsack as the Next Secretary of Agriculture

Comprehensive Tax Guide Available for Free at IRS.gov

The IRS has placed its comprehensive tax guide for individuals on  IRS.gov, updating it for tax year 2008. The updated on-line version of IRS Publication 17, "Your Federal Income Tax," contains more than 900 interactive links. Comprehensive Tax Guide Available for Free at IRS.gov