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America’s Wealth Coach Deborah Owens joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to explain how you can make the most of your tax return and invest the money, rather than spend it frivolously. Owens believes you should pay your tax refund forward to “insure and secure your financial future.” According to the wealth guru, the average tax return […]

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In today’s “Money Mondays” segment, Mellody Hobson discusses the link between fitness and money. You are here this morning to talk to our listeners about…

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Pop quiz: Any idea how much you spend a month on housing, food and entertainment? 22% of adults don’t know how much they’re spending on…

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Control your expenses for the New Year with this great Budgeting Visual Guide. Click to view and READ MORE.

Via: defendernetwork.com High gas prices and an uncertain economy are putting vehicle fuel efficiency at the top of many drivers’ priority lists. A 2011 survey by Consumer Reports found that 62 percent of those surveyed are planning on making their next car much more fuel efficient. But what if a new vehicle isn’t in your […]

Can two parents claim the same child for six months each? The key question here is:  How many taxpayers can claim a given dependent child?  The answer is:  one.  So a married couple can claim a child as their dependent only when they file jointly.  In all other cases, only one parent can claim the […]

Finance

Time to revisit those financial goals that were a part of your New Year’s resolution.  Did you have financial goals for 2011? To help you out, Yahoo Finance has gathered nine experts in the fields of money, debt, real estate and consumer affairs to share these 9 best wealth-building tips for 2011: 1. Funnel That […]

Via AOL Blackvoices: A very informative article from CBS MoneyWatch.com explains how to double your Social Security benefits during retirement. In a nutshell, the story makes the case for waiting just a few years to claim that Social Security check in order to reap a huge financial benefit. According to an example outlined in the […]