Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Substance Abusing Parent: More Than 1 in 10 Children Live with a Substance Abusing Parent

Almost 12 percent of children under the age of 18 years of age live with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Substance Abusing Parent: More Than 1 in 10 Children Live with a Substance Abusing Parent

Friday, May 01, 2009

Swine Flu: FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Swine Flu : FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Talking To Your Doctor about Menopause

Hot flashes. Irritability. Mood swings. Sounds like menopause. So now what? Talking To Your Doctor about Menopause

Bounced-Check Fees: Protecting Yourself from Overdraft And Bounced-Check Fees

If you use debit or check cards to make most of your purchases, you might know how easy it is to overdraw your bank account and get hit with an overdraft charge. Bounced-Check Fees: Protecting Yourself from Overdraft And Bounced-Check Fees

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Looking for Ways to Stretch Your Budget?

With the economy the way it is, we are all looking for ways to stretch our budgets. The federal government is (and has been) a terrific source of free information on a wide range of timely topics to help you and your family. Looking for Ways to Stretch Your Budget?

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

OSHA fines Kohl's for workplace safety and health hazards at two Pennsylvania stores

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Kohl's department stores in Yardley and Whitehall, Pa., for workplace safety and health hazards, proposing $79,000 in penalties. OSHA fines Kohl's for workplace safety and health hazards at two Pennsylvania stores

Monday, April 13, 2009

Beware of IRS' 2009 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service today issued its 2009 "dirty dozen" list of tax scams, including schemes involving phishing, hiding income offshore and false claims for refunds. Beware of IRS' 2009 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

Thursday, April 09, 2009

United States Postal Announces Bart Simpson Stamps

Woo-Hoo!" At 8 a.m. ET today, the Postal Services revealed what The Simpsons stamps will look like when they are released nationwide on May 7. Americans are being encouraged to vote for their favorite Simpsons character when viewing the images. United States Postal Announces Bart Simpson Stamps

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

IRS: Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible

Credit or debit card convenience fees charged for paying federal individual income taxes electronically are deductible for some taxpayers who itemize, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. IRS: Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible

Monday, April 06, 2009

IRS: Ten Last Minute Filing Tips

With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers ten tips for those still working on their tax returns: IRS: Ten Last Minute Filing Tips

Don't Cancel Your Driver's Insurance, Urges Insurance Commissioner Poizner

In light of skyrocketing unemployment rates and harsh economic conditions, Insurance Commissioner Poizner today offered struggling San Diego residents an affordable automobile insurance option through the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program. Don't Cancel Your Driver's Insurance, Urges Insurance Commissioner Poizner

Monday, March 30, 2009

IRS: Special Tax Break Available for New Car Purchases This Year

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who buy a new passenger vehicle this year may be entitled to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2009 tax returns next year. IRS: Special Tax Break Available for New Car Purchases This Year

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Passport Day in the USA: March 28, 2009.

Saturday, March 28, 2009, is "Passport Day in the USA," when Regional Passport Agencies and many local Passport Acceptance Facilities will be open to inform the public about the upcoming changes to U.S. travel document requirements. Passport Day in the USA: March 28, 2009.

IRS: First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009

All or part of unemployment benefits received in 2009 will be tax free for many unemployed workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service. IRS: First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009

Prescription Pain Killers are on the Rise, New Report Reveals

Largest Share of Treatment Admissions is Still for Alcohol Abuse, But Has Significantly Decreased Over the Past Decade.
Prescription Pain Killers are on the Rise, New Report Reveals

Female Nurses Sexually Harrased by Male Nurse

A male nurse, who eventually was promoted to a supervisory position, made unwanted sexual advances and sexual jokes and innuendos to female colleagues and subordinates. Female Nurses Sexually Harrased by Male Nurse

Friday, March 20, 2009

IRS: Recovery Rebate Credit Information Center

The recovery rebate credit is a one-time benefit for people who didn't receive the full economic stimulus payment last year and whose circumstances may have changed, making them eligible now for some or all of the unpaid portion. IRS: Recovery Rebate Credit Information Center

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Loan Modification Fraud: Two Scam Artists Arrested

Homeowners in financial trouble have to be on guard against loan modification fraud, so they don't make a bad situation worse. Loan Modification Fraud: Two Scam Artists Arrested

Raleigh and Austin are Fastest-Growing Metro Areas

Raleigh-Cary, N.C., and Austin-Round Rock, Texas, were the nation's fastest-growing metro areas between 2007 and 2008. Raleigh and Austin are Fastest-Growing Metro Areas

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

IRS, Partners Mark Super Saturday March 21 to Help Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service and scores of its community partners will open their doors on Saturday, March 21, to help people who need free tax preparation, a question answered or a payment schedule arranged. IRS, Partners Mark Super Saturday March 21 to Help Taxpayers