For many, shopping on Black Friday has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey, with friends and families whipping up a shopping strategy along with the dressing and gravy.
It’s no secret that sticker shock sets in quickly when you’re looking at education expenses. Yearly tuition alone can range from nearly $8,000 at public four-year colleges for in-state students to an eye-popping $35,000 or more at private four-year institutions, according to the College Board. And those amounts don’t include the cost of room and board as well as other expenses.
How often are you asked to sign something? I don't mean autographs or birthday cards, but legally and financially binding documents – everything from endorsing a check to signing a sales receipt to buying a house. Either way, they're all contracts.
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) has been asking lawmakers to impose an impact fee on natural gas drillers and deliver much of the revenue to municipalities dealing with the side effects of the growing industry.
Public notices are printed in newspapers and posted on newspaper websites to let you know what government agencies are planning to do. They include meeting notices from school districts, notices about tax increases, school closings, gas drilling activity and more.
Each spring, millions of Americans look forward to receiving a hefty income tax refund. And it truly is "hefty" with the average federal refund in 2010 hovering around $3,000. That's a lot of money to be giving the government through what is essentially a year-long, interest-free loan.
I'm the last person to cast aspersions on anyone who procrastinates, given my own occasional lapses in that area. I'll leave it to the self-help gurus to supply behavior-modification techniques. What I will say, however, is that procrastination can be a very costly habit.
As the spring flooding season approaches, the Region III office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds everyone to include a key ingredient in their household's flood safety plan-flood insurance.
Jacquie Ream has had enough. Between the proliferation of cyberbullying that has been dominating the headlines and the inappropriate communications that cell phones enable between teens, she believes it’s time for parents to set up new rules for their teens regarding the technology that has become an intractable part of their lives.
Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but staying in for dinner—and eating out on special occasions only—is becoming the norm these days.
To support the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in their drive to eradicate polio from the face of the earth, two sixth grade teams at North Pocono Middle School (NPMS) recently held a “Purple Pinky Day.”
Nobody likes being nagged, but I'm going to risk reader displeasure by reminding everyone that there are hefty financial consequences if you owe income taxes and do not file a return on time – or at least request a filing extension.
Crunching numbers while stooped over a pile of receipts, forms and coffee gone cold is a scene that most people are familiar with this time of year. It is no wonder that we dread and procrastinate the work of having to reconcile income, expenses and taxes.
Chances are you or someone you know have been laid off recently. Being unemployed is difficult enough, but in a cruel twist, the longer you're out of work, the harder it can be to find a job. And, when work does finally materialize, it's often a lower-paying position. This double whammy can damage your finances for years to come.
It used to be that “cramming” was associated with students pulling an all-nighter before a big test in order to digest as much study material as possible. The definition of “cramming” began to change a decade ago when less than scrupulous businesses began to place unauthorized charges on consumer’s phone bills.
Email’s been the whipping boy for all things bad about business communication. That may change soon with help from an unlikely new friend.
Last week many picked out the perfect gift and arranged the perfect romantic evening, but planning can’t guarantee that Valentine’s Day, although already passed, won’t end in a broken heart.
For kids, Valentine’s Day is a time to exchange funny cards and eat boxes of chocolate. For adults, it’s often much more than just a time to send flowers and buy heart jewelry, chocolates, and cards—it’s a time to rededicate your love to one special person.
Last year, individuals who qualified for tax refunds got an average of $2,887, up eight percent from the previous year. While there’s no guarantee that you will receive a refund, there are steps you can take this time of year that could both potentially lower your tax bill and enhance your overall financial situation. The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs recommends you ask your CPA these questions.
While millions of us have resolved to make 2011 the year for getting our bodies into better shape, an expert on neurological fitness suggests we also make this the year to get our minds into tip-top condition.
