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Norway's prisons seem like holiday resorts, and it's clear that a lot of money is being spent on them. In the second largest prison in Norway, the Halden Prison, inmates are treated to a flat-screen TV in their individual cells, and up to 10 to 12 cells share a kitchen and a living room. There are also rock climbing walls, a recording studio, and an official high school within Halden. About $1 Read more
Out of respect for the tough economic climate, Prince William and Kate Middleton are going to tone down the extravagant grandeur generally seen in royal weddings. However, a burning question that runs through everyone's mind is, "Who is paying for this?" Here's a breakdown of the people footing the bill according to the AP: The queen: She's paying for the 650-guest postwedding reception, which Read more
Hookah pipes and the housing crisis? Oh yep, just stuff Congress is spending money on. I'm going to wager you probably don't remember the Great Depression — but Congress gave us a little romp through nostalgia this weekend by passing the biggest rescue package since FDR sat in the Oval Office. We might not be on the same page if we're saying "recession" but no matter. We're funding it like it's Read more
Build up your emergency fund with these tips from Kiplinger. You know you need an emergency fund — easily accessible cash to pay for unexpected expenses. Without one, you could find yourself looking around the house for valuables to pawn, racking up credit-card debt or maybe even considering a payday loan to cover the costs of an emergency. But you may be wondering how you can find enough Read more
This year's a lucky one for American taxpayers — not only do we get two extra days to file our taxes due to a Sunday and a less-than-widely-known holiday, we also have more opportunities than ever to snag deals at some of the country's most popular restaurants. Taxing? We think not. Here, we bring you a compilation of Tax Day's best nationwide deals. Tax Day Deals Bruegger's: Download a Read more
As we informed you not so long ago, this year's tax day will now be on April 17 instead of the traditional date of April 15. Two days later doesn't mean more time to procrastinate, but for those of you who dragged your feet, read these savvy tax tips and posts to get you going! How to Request a Tax Extension Don't Make These 10 Tax Mistakes When Rushing to File 7 Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Read more
Have you been putting off paying your taxes because you simply don't have the money? LearnVest offers some solutions. Struggling with your tax bill? There might be hope. The IRS is trying to make it a little easier for you. The IRS announced earlier this month a major expansion of its “Fresh Start” initiative, which helps taxpayers by providing new penalty relief to the unemployed and making Read more
Tax Day, which is on April 17 this year, is looming closer, and for those of you who haven't filed, make sure you're not making careless mistakes when rushing to meet the deadline. Here are a couple of common errors taxpayers make when filing, according to the IRS: Social Security numbers. Many people input incorrect or missing Social Security numbers, so make sure you're entering in the same Read more
If you're trying to outsmart the IRS and do something that's not exactly legal, you may want to think twice lest you end up with penalties. Don't take the chance and always walk the straight and narrow, because it'll come back to bite you. The IRS lists some of the consequences that are in store for you if you are careless with your taxes: Filing late: If you don't file by the deadline, you Read more
It may be cute to make a date wait while you primp, but tardiness comes with heavy penalties when you're answering to the IRS. The deadline for filing your 2011 tax return is April 17 and telling the IRS your car broke down isn't a valid excuse. In a real mess? Don't flip out if you can't file your return on time; just file an extension to avoid big trouble. Here's the big thing to keep in mind Read more
