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Many Americans plan to save tax refunds in 2012

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A new survey shows Americans won't easily part with their tax refunds this year, with more people planning to save the cash. More>>

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Should you roll over your 401(k)?

Before moving your retirement funds into another account, consider your options. More>>

Tax Tip: 4 things to know about bartering

Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another and the fair market value of the trade must be reported as income by both parties. More>>

App keeps tabs on kids' phone activities

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There is now a new way for parents to keep an eye on their child's phone activities. More>>

"Free" tax prep not always free

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Tax return companies are trying to get your attention by offering free tax preparation service, but that service may only be good for certain customers. More>>

8 financial questions to ask before you say ‘I do'

Before you embark on a new relationship, or if you are seeking to make your partnership stronger, consider these eight questions couples should ask about love and debt. More>>

When to give your children an allowance Video included

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Learning the value of a dollar can be a tough lesson, even for adults, but when is the right time to start teaching this lesson to kids? Just how old should they be to get an allowance? More>>

The brands American men and women desire most

Men and women don't often see eye to eye, except for this: What brand do they mutually desire most? Southwest Airlines. More>>

Tax Tip: 10 things to know about free IRS volunteer tax help

Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs. More>>

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Greece bailout wards off Europe meltdown

The bailout has saved Europe, for now, but it's unlikely to save Greece. More>>

Dow breaks 13,000 but can't hold gains

It came and went in a flash each time, a number on a board for mere seconds, but its symbolic power couldn't be dismissed. More>>

Greece to get $170B bailout, reduce debt

After more than 12 hours of talks, the countries that use the euro reached an agreement early Tuesday to hand Greece €130 billion ($170 billion) in additional bailout loans to save it from a potentially disastrous default... More>>

Obama promotes steps to boost US trade

President Barack Obama on Friday called for more steps to help U.S. companies compete overseas, standing in front of an enormous Boeing Dreamliner to summon a bright future for American manufacturing and exports. More>>

A big tax present for 160 million wage-earners Video included

Americans are getting an election-year tax present. Congress voted with rare speed and cooperation Friday to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and to renew unemployment benefits for millions... More>>

Deal trims maximum jobless benefits to 73 weeks

Millions of Americans will continue to receive long-term unemployment benefits under legislation approved Friday in Congress, but the scope of the program is being scaled back to cover fewer people by the end of the year. More>>

Analysis: A quiet surrender for the GOP this time Video included

A united House Republican leadership surrendered crisply and cleanly on legislation to extend expiring payroll tax cuts for 160 million Americans, skipping most if not all of the self-defeating drama that accompanied their... More>>

US housing starts rise modestly to start new year

Construction of single-family homes in the U.S. cooled off slightly in January after surging in the final month last year. But a rise in permits suggests builders are growing more confident that more buyers are ready to come... More>>

Eurozone has one foot in recession

The 17-nation eurozone has one foot in recession, according to official figures showing the economy contracted 0.3 percent in the final three months of 2011 from the previous quarter, a clear sign that Europe's debt... More>>

GOP critics hit Obama's $3.8 trillion budget

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress Tuesday that the president's new $3.8 trillion spending plan would impose new taxes on only 2 percent of the nation's wealthiest families and the alternative would be... More>>