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January 2009

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FDIC releases study of bank overdraft programs. Take a look at what they found.

Receiving TV signals by antenna? Make sure you get your coupon for a converter box in time.

 

The conversion of TV broadcasting to all-digital is fast approaching. If you use an antenna to receive TV signals, as of February 17, 2009 you'll need a converter box to receive the signals. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is providing $40 coupons to offset the $50 - $80 cost of the converter boxes. Options for requesting a coupon can be found here. You have until March 31 to apply, but delivery of the coupon takes several weeks, so don’t delay.

This article from the Washington Post provides the latest information.

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March 2010

Census Forms will soon be appearing in mailboxes. Check out the Census 2010 site for answers to questions, how the process works, and why the census is taken every 10 years.

1040 Central
Check out this section of the IRS website for tax law changes, tax fraud alerts, first-time homeowners credit, frequently asked questions, and much more.

Track down the best tax preparer
Looking for someone to prepare your taxes, then this article gives you tips on how to find the best one for your situation.

Watch Out! Here's what's not covered by the CARD Act
This article from Consumer Reports describes some practices that the CARD Act doesn't cover.

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