What Happens When You Don't File Your Taxes
What happens to Americans who either forget or flat out refuse to file their taxes?
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How to Withdraw Retirement Funds Penalty-Free Before 59
One of the biggest challenges for early retirees, aside from needing to save enough extra money that it can last though a longer retirement, is that there are early withdrawal penalties on most pre-tax retirement accounts. Luckily, there are many ways to dodge those penalties.
Why the Whole NFL Could End Up Paying for Saints' Bounties
The NFL scandal over bounties has put big money at risk -- not just for the New Orleans Saints, but for the whole league. With so much ad revenue at stake, it's no wonder the NFL is pushing so hard against any offensive behavior.
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.
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.
Banks Find Clever Ways Around New Credit Card Rules
Today, new rules kick in designed to protect consumers from predatory practices, such as exorbitant fees and sky-high rates by banks and credit card companies. But consumers beware: banks and card issuers have already come up with new fees.
