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Expected to come out later this year is Samsung's new eco-chic cell phone called Blue Earth. With a built-in solar panel for charging, an actual "eco" mode, and an encasing made from recycled water bottles, this is one device that seems to be truly green. — Engadget Garmin and Asus have just announced their second GPS Nuviphone, the Nuvifonem20, which runs on Windows Mobile and will offer a Read more
With the dreaded tax day over and done with, you can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that your return is signed, sealed, and waiting to be delivered. Now all you have to do is kick back and wait for that sweet return to arrive so you can take that trip, buy that gadget, or invest (which is a very savvy thing to do, indeed!). Since it's so simple these days, I filed my taxes online instead Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
And the countdown begins . . . four days until Tax Day, which is on April 17 this year. Seems like most of you have already filed, but for those of you who haven't, Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, names some of the most common tax mistakes that people make. Here they are: Failure to take into account new tax laws. Recording an incorrect filing status, Read more
The April 17 deadline for taxes is quickly approaching, for those of you who have yet to file, read these helpful last-minute tips. File For Free: Everyone can use the IRS Free File, a tax prep software that won't cost you a cent. Do It Online: If you file your taxes electronically, you'll get your tax refund back faster, and your tax forms will be more accurate. Your information will also be Read more
Have you been putting off paying your taxes because you simply don't have the money? LearnVest offers some solutions. Struggling with your tax bill? There might be hope. The IRS is trying to make it a little easier for you. The IRS announced earlier this month a major expansion of its “Fresh Start” initiative, which helps taxpayers by providing new penalty relief to the unemployed and making Read more
Not everyone's perfect. People make mistakes, and if you made a mistake on your taxes, don't fret. LearnVest gives advice on what you should do. Woman makes mistake on tax return. Files an amendment. Sending off your completed tax return is an amazing feeling. Goodbye to all that work until next year! That is, until you realize you’ve made a mistake. Maybe an extra 1099 came in the mail. Or Read more
For those of you who have yet to file your taxes, you might be holding off because you're scrambling to find certain documents. Here's what to do if you can't find some of them: Your W-2: If you've misplaced your W-2, you can request another copy from your employer. Contact your human resources department now and tell them you need another copy of the W-2. You may have to fill out a form, but it Read more
Tax season is never a fun time, but there is no end of online programs that want to make it as easy as possible for you to file. There are many e-filing options to choose from that offer free federal filing (with state filing costing an additional fee), guarantees on their calculations, and fast refund checks, but with all the similar names and features it can be hard to pick the right one for Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! If you got your first job last year, you may have been agitated every payday to see how much of your salary was going to the tax man. If you’re like most taxpayers, tax filing time is payback time. So don’t think of filling out your tax forms as a pain. Instead, think of it as sending a bill to the IRS, demanding a refund of Read more
