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If you have to write the IRS a check every year, there's a chance you could get even worse news from the tax man: an extra bill for interest and penalties. How can you avoid that? Welcome to the nerve-wracking world of estimated tax payments.

Brian borrowed $5,000 from his 401(k), and now he can't make his $150 a month payments. DailyFinance's Laura Rowley looks at the fallout from failing to keep up, and what Brian should do.

If you've got a problem with a business, turn to Help Me, WalletPop for help. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky will help demystify the process and see what she can do to help. Just e-mail us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com and tell us about your predicament. Q. We signed up for Dish Network six months...

Toymaker Schylling Associates, which makes classic toys including many with the Curious George and Thomas & Friends brands, was accused of knowingly selling tens of thousands of its products that had lead paint in violation of federal law, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...

Retail giant Target was hit with a $600,000 penalty by by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for importing and selling hundreds of thousands of toys with excessive levels of lead paint --violating a 30-year ban. Minneapolis-based Target Corp. agreed to the penalty to settle...

CVS agreed to pay $2.8 million in consumer refunds and stop claiming that its knock-off "AirShield" supplement can fight germs, help battle colds or boost the immune system, the Federal Trade Commission said.The settlement of charges lodged by the FTC is the third similar case, following...

It's tax time and there's really no way you could miss it, what with "I've got people" commercials and college students dressed up as Lady Liberty hawking tax prep services on every corner. As April 15 marches closer, the lines at local accountants will be getting longer and prices will also...