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"People are earning money like they haven't before and didn't realize their taxes would be up significantly," said John Wojtkun, owner of the Liberty Tax Service on North Midkiff Road. "There are new deductions to consider, higher tax brackets and new homes or vehicles to write off. The economy (in Midland) has changed how people file their taxes."

Britain Loans company, based in London, UK is a leading provider of payday loans no credit check. Its online service is available round-the-clock and assists consumers in managing their personal finances

Bank of America is hosting a free homeowner assistance event in Miami, Thursday, April 12 through Saturday, April 14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. The company estimates that nearly 20,000 customers within 125 miles of Miami may benefit from the workshops and services being provided.

Online microlender, Kiva, has announced a partnership with Qatar-based Silatech, an organization which promotes and supports entrepreneurs in the Middle East. Kiva, a platform similar to Kickstarter in its approach, crowdsources micro-loans, connecting lenders with entrepreneurs.

Nothing unites L.A. Dodgers fans like their abiding hate for Frank McCourt -- and now, they're filing MULTIPLE seething letters in his bankruptcy case ... demanding the judge give Frank the boot.

Too many people who I work work with do not outcomes from their informational interviews because they fail to be direct. They are not clear in what they want from people they network. Sometimes during an interview with a professional the professional says something like," I will get your resume out to some of the people I know and get back to you."

London is the most influential enterprise, enjoyable, instructional, and trend-setting and fashion focused city all over the world and the cost of living there is higher priced that anywhere else.

Two months before Election Day, The New York Times reported that "Democratic officials" believed "corporate interests, newly emboldened by regulatory changes," were trying to "buy the election." But it turned out the election was not for sale-at least, not to the highest bidder.

Financial experts are always telling you to grocery shop on the cheap: cut coupons, join wholesale clubs, and buy in bulk. But guess what: your health is worth it. Packaged foods might be cheap and perpetually on sale, but fresh produce and whole grains give your body the nutrients it needs to stave off colds, obesity, and disease - oh and also, you guessed it, expensive medical bills. In fact, studies have shown that buying healthy food and cooking at home (as opposed to "cheap" fast food and prepared meals) is actually less expensive in the long run: a typical family of four will spend nearly $30 for a meal at the drive-through window, while a basic and nutritious meal of rice, beans and fresh vegetables makes enough for a few days' worth of leftovers for less than $10.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif -- There's more money to be made in creating communities for programming online than making the content itself, Sarah Szalavitz of social design agency 7 Robot told Beet.TV at the NATPE LA TV Fest.

Do you talk to your children about money and debt? Many parents never do. In fact, according to one survey, fewer than 40 percent of parents talk to their children about debt, credit cards, bills and money. Some parents might have good intentions, but many just don't get around to teaching their children about money, or don't know how to approach the subject. Others think kids don't need to know about their parents' finances.

Potential clients ask me all the time what it means if their credit report says that a debt was "written off" or "charged off." Their wishful thinking wants it to mean that the debt doesn't exist anymore and they will not have to deal with it ever again.

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On Friday I was in Davos on a panel on the "Ups and Downs of EMU" (European Monetary Union) where ECB head Trichet, Italian Economy Minister Tremonti, a few other EU officials and myself were supposed to discuss the following questions: Will EMU collapse in the future? Which country will exit first? What will be the consequences of a break-up of EMU?

Like many of us you probably set up your personal Facebook account a few years ago and it keeps you busy "enough" keeping up with old friends, old flames and forgotten names you haven't heard from since your 20+ year high-school reunion. But have you set up your business page or pages?

Alright, governments of the world. I know times are tough. We've got to tighten up the purse strings and reduce spending. That's all fine and good. Arts funding is on the chopping block, you say? Well…traditional arts grants gave us such masterpieces as Enormous Inflatable Banana In The Sky and Fifty-One Mangled Coat Hangers Covered In Blood As A Symbol Of The Iraq War.

The federal student loan program seemed like a great idea back in 1965: Borrow to go to college now, pay it back later when you have a job.

For 18 months now, many of us have been trying to sound the alarm about the legal loan sharks who infest Britain's consumer credit market. These companies now lurk in every high street and across every web banner. Their increasing presence indicates not only the desperation of families who find too much month at the end of their money, but a systemic failure to tackle our financial culture.

Well, why not to try interviewing other people and sell the interviews? I experimented with this in 2008 and made over $800 from one interview. The key here is to understand a pain point that people are experiencing, interview an expert, and ask the expert the questions that the people experiencing the problem are having. Then create a small website and sell the interview.