FTC Sues Mortgage Foreclosure 'Rescue' Operation That Targeted Spanish-Speaking Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a mortgage foreclosure "rescue" operation with falsely promising Spanish-speaking consumers who are behind on their mortgage payments that it would stop foreclosure. FTC Sues Mortgage Foreclosure 'Rescue' Operation That Targeted Spanish-Speaking Consumers

IRS Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business; Act Now and Save, IRS Says

Small Business Week is May 17 to 23, and the Internal Revenue Service urges small businesses to act now and take advantage of tax-saving opportunities included in the recovery law. IRS Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business; Act Now and Save, IRS Says

10 Simple Steps to Reducing Climate Change

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air, which is the largest contributor to climate change. But these emissions can be reduced by improving your car's fuel efficiency. 10 Simple Steps to Reducing Climate Change

10 Simple Steps to Reducing Climate Change

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air, which is the largest contributor to climate change. But these emissions can be reduced by improving your car's fuel efficiency. 10 Simple Steps to Reducing Climate Change

IRS Announces Withholding Adjustment Option for Pension Plans and Provides Taxpayer Education

As part of a wider outreach effort to educate taxpayers about the benefits they will receive under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Internal Revenue Service today released new withholding adjustment procedures for pension plans. IRS Announces Withholding Adjustment Option for Pension Plans and Provides Taxpayer Education

Number of job openings at new low

On the last business day of March, job openings in the U.S. numbered 2.7 million â€" the lowest job openings level since the BLS began measuring job openings over 8 years ago. Number of job openings at new low

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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