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How to get the fastest tax refund

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

If you are expecting a tax refund this year, then getting your refund faster, with the least hassle and lowest cost will be your goal right about now

Gary Busey files for bankruptcy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:44:00 EST

Court records show actor Gary Busey filed for bankruptcy in Los Angeles and listed more than $500,000 in estimated personal debts.

The 10 cheapest cars to insure

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:48:02 EST

Insure.com is out with its annual list of the least expensive cars to insure. Did yours make the cut?

The 10 priciest cars to insure

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:44:51 EST

That gleaming sports car won't only cost you a fortune to drive out of the showroom -- you'll also pay a bundle for insurance

5 misleading food labels

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:16:51 EST

Watch out for the debatable nutritional claims on these products

Cities that make you age too fast

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:32:37 EST

You might feel older than your age if you live in the South, where new research indicates health and lifestyle choices are aging the population before its time

10 best cities to stay young

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:16:48 EST

The average age is lower in Boston than San Francisco, but the City by the Bay is a better place to be if you want to maintain your youth, new research shows

12 IRS audit flags for 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:32:21 EST

The chance of an IRS audit is low, but audits are on the rise - here are 12 red flags to look out for when you file your taxes

Chance of being audited is greater than you think

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:43:06 EST

The number of "unofficial" audits, that don't trigger taxpayer protections, have soared, hitting nearly 7% of middle-income taxpayers

Video: New rules protect travelers from hidden airline fees

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:32:10 EST

The government still owes taxpayers from the financial bailout, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says record low interest rates wont go up until 2014, and new airline fee rules start requiring carriers to disclose all taxes and fees in advertised prices. Ashely Morrison reports.

Video: J.C. Penney customers to get best prices year-round

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:02:27 EST

J.C. Penney is getting rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year in favor of a simpler approach to pricing. CBS MoneyWatch.com Executive Editor Jack Otter speaks to the "CBS This morning" co-hosts about the retailer's permanent markdown.

6 best countries for job-seekers overseas

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:24 EST

A new survey reveals the countries with highest wages for Americans working in foreign nations

Lessons from Mitt Romney's 203-page tax return

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:56:36 EST

Mitt Romney's tax return illustrates everything that's wrong in the U.S. tax code

Survey: Coffee fix costs $1,000 a year

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:07:08 EST

Our love for lattes is costing big bucks; here are some savings tips to recoup your coffee dollars

Starbucks acquires a taste for booze

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:36:00 EST

After testing the concept in its native Northwest, Starbucks will offer wine and beer in a handful of locations in Southern California and Atlanta

How to get paid to exercise

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:48 EST

A new website will pay you to go to the gym -- as long as you're also willing to be penalized if you don't

Survey: Young drivers prefer electric cars

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:46:16 EST

A new survey shows a strong majority of Gen Y drivers would prefer an "electrified vehicle" over any other type of car

Study: Women new financial winners after divorce

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:33:15 EST

Findings on post-split income gains over men seen in part as a result of women getting more education and the wage gap closing

Suze Orman card: Rip-off or righteous?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:38:17 EST

Personal finance powerhouse Suze Orman launched a pre-paid card last week that's got the financial world buzzing

Insurance: Worst in customer satisfaction

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:51 EST

Would you recommend your insurer to a friend? A new survey finds the companies that get the best and worst ratings in customer service

Survey: Best insurance companies

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:24:30 EST

Researchers at Insure.com have released a list of the "Best Insurance Companies"

Choosing a financial planner: 5 red flags

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:09:25 EST

Consumer Reports recently surveyed the country's top brokerages and experienced some dicey pitches from financial planners

How to access two days of free financial advice

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:38:50 EST

If you have no budget but need retirement planning advice, you might want to take advantage of upcoming free advice days

Financial self control: 3 tricks for the New Year

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:53 EST

Of course, we'd all like to save more and spend less in the New Year, but our self control will be put to the test

Products that will cost more, and less, in 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:04:00 EST

Should you buy now or bide your time? Deal News looked at price trends for two-dozen products to help you decide