(Gulf Shores) There's lots of uncertainty surrounding the concerns about recession and the ongoing debt issues in Europe. Investment Strategist Kate Warne explains why we don't believe a recession is very likely and details the consequences if Greece does default. Given a potential for default, there are actions investors can…

(ARA) - Wondering where that small increase in your paychecks came from? Take a closer look at your pay stub and you'll see that your Social Security taxes are 2 percent lower this year. The employee and self-employed portion of the FICA-OASDI Social Security taxes has been reduced to 4.2…

(ARA) - In today's challenging economy, homeowners are looking for a few extra bucks to help pay their monthly utility bills and other household expenses, but there's no need to resort to searching for spare change in the sofa cushions. You can find plenty of extra cash throughout the house…

(ARA) - Every year, taxpayers miss out on hundreds or thousands of dollars in tax breaks simply because they don't know the benefits exist. "Figuring out what tax breaks are available, whether you qualify, and what forms you need can be tricky," says Jessi Dolmage of TaxACT, makers of tax…

(ARA) - How does your hometown stack up with other areas of the country when it comes to credit scores? Just as students around the country receive their academic grades throughout the school year, TransUnion recently revealed a ranking of metropolitan areas with the best and worst credit grades in…