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IRS: Scams promise fake Tax Refunds
WASHINGTON, DC - Every year during tax season, scammers find new ways to steal money from taxpayers. In response, every year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publishes a list of common scams to help taxpayers avoid fraud.
This year the IRS is warning about a scam that promises fake tax refunds and targets senior citizens and low-income individuals. The agency says that in recent weeks this scam has been increasingly reported across the country.
Scam Offers Free Money - Scam artists p.... |
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IRS deadline extended to April 17
WASHINGTON, DC - The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds.
“At the IRS, we’re working hard to make the process of filing your taxes as quick and easy as possible,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “Providing quality service is one of our top priorities. It not only reduces.... |
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Little Rock Chamber presents: “Doing Business with Mexico”
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Businesses and organizations interested in doing business with Mexico are encouraged to attend the Chamber's Success Series on Thursday, December 1st, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Little Rock Regional Chamber.
Presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, in collaboration with Mexico's Trade and Investment Commission, ProMéxico, the lunch event will offer Chamber Members the opportunity to hear from representatives from Mexico, as well as Central Arkansas compani.... |
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Create a business that enriches your life with both money and meaning
According to nationally-recognized small business expert Louis Barajas, mind-set is crucial to building a successful enterprise that doesn’t overtake one’s life. “When you make your business a part of your life rather than the other way around, you put your life at the center of your effort, and your business revolves around it,” he says. “This gives you time and energy for relationships, health, contribution, growth, and education – and your business. You will also come to your business refre.... |
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Cultivating relationships key for small business owners
Small business owners looking to cultivate those customer relationships should consider the following tips.
• Do whatever it takes to keep customers satisfied. While it might be one-sided, customers are more likely to share an unpleasant experience with a business than they are a positive one.
Consumer surveys note that a person who has had a negative experience with a company will tell roughly 10 people. During a recession, consumers place a greater emphasis on getting their money’s w.... |
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available those affected by severe storms
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of the severe storms, tornadoes and associated flooding that began in eight Arkansas counties on April 23, 2011, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, according to Artee Williams, the director of the Department of Workforce Services.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President Barrack Obama on May 2, 2011, declared Benton, Clay, Faulkner, Garland, Lincoln, Pulaski, Randolph and Saline counties feder.... |
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Can’t file on time? Not sure it’s right?
KANSAS CITY, MO – More than 10 million taxpayers applied for a tax filing extension last year, avoiding the 5-percent, monthly penalty for failure to file. This year, participating H&R Block offices are offering free tax extension filing April 1 through the April 18 tax filing deadline.
“Rushing can cause last-minute filers to forget necessary paperwork and miss out on claiming key tax credits and deductions that may reduce their tax bill and keep more money in their wallets,” said Elaine S.... |
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Last Minute Tax Tips for Late Filers
Taxpayers might not know it yet, but last-minute filers will likely soon learn they have more time to file their tax returns this year. In 2011, the deadline for filing is April 18 instead of April 15.
The reason for the change is Emancipation Day, a little known holiday observed in Washington, D.C. on April 16. However, since Emancipation Day falls on a Saturday this year, it will be observed on April 15, triggering a tax code that mandates filing deadlines cannot fall on weekends or holi.... |
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Looking for a good JOB?
Whether you're unemployed or working but entertaining thoughts of moving on, finding a new job is an involved process that takes lots of commitment and hard work. Sifting through job openings can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack.
Searching through that proverbial haystack, however, is even more difficult when you're forced to compete against hundreds of others doing exactly the same. But finding a job, and doing so quickly, doesn't need to be so difficult. The following tips should.... |
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5 TIPS for Good Financial Health
Like a balanced diet, good financial health requires discipline, good habits and a plan.
For some, financial health simply means spending less than what they make. But for others it may also include saving money for retirement or investing in something that creates wealth, like purchasing a home or opening a business. Good financial health can include all of the above and more -- and the following tips can help you get started.
1. Create a budget
Financial experts are the first to say it.... |
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Checking account Vs. savings account
What would happen if you returned from work one day to find that your house just burned down, flooded, or was burglarized? As you are trying to sort out what happened, you get a phone call from your landlord, the car dealer, or even one of the utility companies, notifying you that you are late on your payment. They request that you either submit the payment immediately or they will have to take other measures to collect the debt and report your outstanding debt to the credit reporting agencie.... |
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Discover that dream job
Whether you're unemployed or working but entertaining thoughts of moving on, finding a new job is an involved process that takes lots of commitment and hard work. Sifting through job openings can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack.
Searching through that proverbial haystack, however, is even more difficult when you're forced to compete against hundreds of others doing exactly the same. But finding a job, and doing so quickly, doesn't need to be so difficult.
The following tips shoul.... |
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71 % of top U.S. companies lack Hispanic representation on their boards
WASHINGTON, DC-- The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) unveils the findings of its 2007 Corporate Governance Study. The study measures Hispanic inclusion on the boards of Fortune 500 companies.
The Hispanic imprint on American culture and business is undeniable. As the largest and fastest-growing minority community in the United States, Hispanics represent 14 percent of the population and one out of every eight employees in the labor force. For Corporate America, the gr.... |
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Easy access banking
Banking for Hispanics shouldn’t be a challenge. Liberty Bank strives to make banking for Hispanics as easy as possible. In order to make you comfortable and feel at ease with conducting your banking, Liberty Bank has Spanish speaking employees at various locations.
Liberty Banks people friendly employees focus on building relationships with each customer to establish trust and rapport.
Liberty Bank provides real easy banking. When you open a new checking account, you will instantly .... |
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Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest man
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO -- The Mexican telecom magnate surpassed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as the world's richest man. Another month, another $3.5 billion dollars. That's the rate at which Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim 's fortune has been multiplying this year. The rapid accumulation of wealth may have already pushed him past Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to become the world's richest man.
Share prices are up 39% so far this year for Slim's América Móvil, the predominant wireless op.... |
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