Price of Procrastination: Late Filers Pay More to Get Taxes Done
Doing your taxes done is never fun, so it's no surprise that many people postpone it. But there's a price to pay for delay: Procrastinators tend to spend more on the process.
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Get Your Taxes Done: Filing Early Has Real Advantages
Procrastinating on our taxes until the last minute is as American as apple pie. But before you resign yourself to running out to the post office at 11:59 p.m. on April 17, you should be aware of the benefits of getting your taxes done early.
Homeowners Get Extension to Apply for Mortgage Help
The deadline for distressed homeowners to apply for a government mortgage aid program has been extended through Wednesday. The Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program offers up to $50,000 in interest-free loans to qualified homeowners to help pay their mortgage for up to two years.
Ethanol, the Next Generation: Corn Is Out, Cellulose Is In
It has become clear to politicians and scientists that corn-based ethanol isn't the solution for creating a home-grown fuel source. Enter "cellulosic ethanol," made from wood chips, weeds or algae. Could it be the fuel of the future?
Americans Deeply Divided Over Tax-Cut Extensions
While most people support extending at least some of the George W. Bush-era tax cuts due to expire this year, a new Gallup/USA Today survey finds that Americans are deeply divided on which cuts should continue -- and for how long.
