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Economy
Tax plan stirs clash of titans
An online sales-tax proposal has triggered a divisive debate among business owners and attracted a strange-bedfellows mix of supporters that includes the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. The “Marketplace Fairness Act,” which will be voted on by the U.S. Senate as early as Monday, ...
More than 40% of Georgia homes underwater
In an arc that stretches from Cartersville to McDonough to Winder, dozens of metro Atlanta neighborhoods are drowning. There’s not another metro area in the United States with as many concentrated pockets of mortgage holders who are underwater on their loans. No place else comes close. The nationwide data, complied ...
Gen X and Gen Y falling behind parents’ wealth
For young people today, the American dream of working hard, saving money and becoming richer than their parents may be out of reach, according to a new study. Americans in their mid-30s and younger have accumulated less wealth than their parents did at that age more than 25 years ago ...
Freebie Corner: Free 1 year subscription to Ladies Home Journal and more
Spring is finally here, hopefully it's getting warmer where you are. There are some really great freebies starting to pop up. If you want to stay bug free while you enjoy the great outdoors, you can get a free mosquito repellant bracelet right now. Need something to read on a ...
Ask Jane: Can I take a tax break for college expenses?
If you’re paying for higher education, the government is actually here to help you. You can write off part of the cost on your tax return. You can take one of three tax breaks, but only two of them are worth your while. You qualify for the write-offs if you’re paying tuition for ...
Freebie Corner: Free one night Redbox game rental and more
If your expecting a baby or know someone who is, this is a great week for you. There's going to be an online baby shower next week hosted by Cozy Belly, mOmma, Daddy Scrubs and more. You can grab gift cards, baby bottles, breast feeding essentials and more. Over 7,000 ...
Freebie Corner: Free Clark + Kensington paint at Ace Hardware
If you have some spots on your walls that need to be touched up, grab a free quart of paint next weekend! The offer isn't live yet but keep watching Ace Hardware's Facebook page for updates. Marlboro is offering a free dart set, but you have to be 21 to ...
Q&A: What tax records should I be keeping in my 20s?
When you’re young, living at home, and all you have at tax time is a single W2, filing your taxes is pretty simple. In fact you canfile your federal return online for free at IRS.gov. Most states have a free file online option as well. But as you get older, your financial ...
Freebie Corner: Free appetizers at T.G.I. Friday's with app download
Easter is right around the corner, so dress the kids up in their Sunday's best and head out to Sears. They're offering a free 8x10 photo with no session fee! It would make a nice gift for grandparents or to keep for yourself. Everyone likes to make a donation every ...
Tax help: Can I claim a home office tax deduction?
If you use part of your home for business, you may be able to benefit from the home office tax deduction. This tax help can be used by individuals who are employees or who are self-employed. Claiming the home office tax deduction is a good tax strategy to employ if you are ...
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