Friday's Personal Finance Stories MarketWatch Also in today's Personal Finance news on MarketWatch, Jennifer Waters takes a look at how our car insurance rates are calculated and shares that while we might think we're saving money on an economy car, the higher insurance rates may wipe out those ...
Not the DIY type? Tips to find a tax preparer San Francisco Chronicle By EILEEN AJ CONNELLY, AP Personal Finance Writer If your financial life is simple and you have basic computer skills, using do-it-yourself software is an "EZ" way to file your tax return. But if you're nervous about preparing your own taxes, ...
PERSONAL FINANCE: Should employees own more company stock or less? Reuters If you're one of the 99 percent, though, company stock will likely be playing less of a role in your financial future in years to come. That's because many firms are trimming back on broader-based equity ownership programs, such as employee stock ...
Where the cheap houses are Globe and Mail The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick. A good take on this debate that hinges on what you do with the tax refund you get from making a contribution to a ...
PERSONAL FINANCE: Pet insurance-a costly necessity Reuters "It is only to protect our finances, so we don't go bankrupt treating our pets. Or worse, we might have to make a difficult decision to put them to sleep for a treatable illness," says Bodzon. "We could not afford to pay the deductible if they all ...