Tax time: The clock is ticking
T-minus 12 days until April 15, income tax day. If you’re a tax-filing holdout, and have yet to settle on software, Offers.com features a Tax Savings Center where you can find discounts and reviews on...
View ArticleSave on gas with Cumberland Farms’ SmartPay
A reader gave me a great gas-saving tip to pass along. If you have a Cumberland Farms store in your area, you can save $.10 on every gallon of gas, right at the pump, when you sign up for SmartPay....
View ArticleGoing rate for graduation cash gift?
Thousands of area students will receive diplomas in the coming weeks, many celebrating their milestone with family dinners and backyard parties. If you’re invited to one of these soirees, it’s, of...
View ArticleHow I flew my family to Florida for free… three times
Last week, I purchased four round-trip airfare tickets to Florida. My total was less than the cost of three in-flight cocktails. I spent $20, the mandatory fee the government tacks onto all air travel....
View ArticleLabor Day shopping dos and don’ts
Retailers love a holiday and Labor Day is no different. Stores are clamoring to draw customers with Labor Day deals and discounts. According to vice president of Offers.com and consumer expert, Howard...
View ArticleReceiving NY STAR tax exemption? Time to re-file registration
New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR (School TAx Relief) exemption to register with the New York State Tax Department in order to continue receiving a STAR exemption in the...
View ArticleTarget: 40 million card accounts may have been breached
Target says that about 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been affected by a data breach that occurred just as the holiday shopping season shifted into high gear. The chain said that...
View Article52 week money-saving challenge: I’m in, are you?
There’s a good chance you’ve seen the 52 Week Money-Saving Challenge sweep across your Facebook feed, or heard a friend or family member mention it. If not, it’s a simple concept, but one that can save...
View ArticleLooking for personal finance/budget software recommendations
Couponing save us quite a bit of money, but I’m not sure we have a solid handle on our week-to-week finances. My archaic Excel file just isn’t cutting it anymore. I’m looking to adopt a new home budget...
View ArticleTop five wedding items to save on
The average American wedding costs more than 65% of the average yearly income of American women, according to the folks at Offers.com. Lucky for the modern-day, US bride, there are many options for...
View ArticleFatWallet.com: Early Memorial Day sales gives shoppers all the savings
Memorial Day sales abound. According to the folks at FatWallet.com, this is the best time of year to shop for new mattress sets and one of the best times of year to shop for large appliances and other...
View ArticleTaxACT: File a free federal tax return
I always do my own income taxes. In fact I get a little geeky about it. I do rely on tax programs to help me file. Last year I discovered TaxACT. It is very intuitive and simple to use, and they...
View ArticleTurboTax: File your state and federal return for free
If you’re planning to do your taxes yourself via an online platform, check out TurboTax. You can file your simple federal and state form absolutely free with the tax software company’s online service....
View ArticleHave you filed your income taxes yet?
The deadline to file your 2014 income taxes is less than two weeks away. Hardly breaking news. According to the Internal Revenue Service, nearly 80 million Americans filed by the end of March, another...
View Article2015 Tax Day freebies and last-minute filing tips
Still waiting to attack those taxes? You’ve got company. Tax procrastination is as American as apple pie. Almost one third of American filers will dawdle to get them done, even as the April 15 deadline...
View ArticleState announces funding available to help New Yorkers get furnaces tuned-up
A note from the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance… Two million dollars in funding is available to help low- and middle-income households get their heating equipment inspected and...
View ArticleSave money or slash debt? Take two-pronged approach to finances
In the continuous crusade to achieve budgetary balance, some, who are fortunate enough to have a steady-enough stream of extra income, may find themselves in a bit a stalemate. What to do with the...
View ArticleTax preparation discounts and cash back offers
Tax Day 2019 is approaching. If you plan to fly solo and file your taxes at home, be sure to take advantage of the many tax preparation promotions available through TopCashBack.com. Not only can you...
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