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January 2011 Archives
EMPLOYMENT: U.S. Labor Dept Upgrades Its Re-employment Website for Info on Jobs & Financial Help
January 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Department of Labor has upgraded its re-employment Web portal to provide access to assistance beyond career and job searches. continue reading »
IRS Launches the IRS2Go App for iPhone, Android; Taxpayers Can Check Refunds, Get Tax Information
January 26, 2011 | by Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service today unveiled IRS2Go, its first smartphone application that lets taxpayers check on their status of their tax refund and obtain helpful tax information. continue reading »
Common Marketing Mistakes
January 20, 2011 | by William King
You must have heard about the huge marketing blunders made by some of the most well known brands in recent history. Sometimes it is the result of misjudgment and at times it is some experiment going wrong. The nature of the marketing job is such that even the most proficient can make a mistake. continue reading »
Five Tips for Good Financial Health
January 19, 2011 | by USA.gov
Setting long-term goals is essential. Like a balanced diet, good financial health requires discipline, good habits and a plan. For some, financial health simply means spending less than what they make. continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: When and How to Use Coupons to Promote Your Business
January 17, 2011 | by Business.gov
There’s no doubt about it we are a nation of coupon-clipping consumers and let’s face it, who doesn't like a bargain? From print coupons to online coupon codes, and now with the staggering growth of social coupons – consumers are literally bombarded with special offers. continue reading »
ACA International Reminds Consumers to Check Credit Report Annually (BILINGUAL)
January 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff
ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection professionals, encourages consumers to check their credit report for accuracy at least once per year to identify and correct errors, and spot signs of identity theft. continue reading »
Holly Petraeus to Establish Servicemember Office for Consumer Protection Bureau
January 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the selection of Holly Petraeus to establish the Office of Servicemember Affairs being built by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implementation team currently housed at Treasury. continue reading »
SBA Provides Higher Loan Limits for Small Businesses
January 9, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
Export-related loans to small businesses approved under the Jobs Act provisions have reached nearly $110 million as of Dec. 31, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today. continue reading »
Reporting Business Income and Expenses – Which Accounting Method is Right for You?
January 7, 2011 | by CAron Beesley - Business.gov - Small Business Matters
In two previous posts, I addressed some key tax consolidations that small business owners and employers need to be aware of as we head into tax season, including the specific tax requirements that impact employers continue reading »
PERSONAL FINANCE: “Tax Day” Deadline Extended to April 18th for 2011
January 5, 2011 | by Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2011 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 18 to file their tax returns. The IRS reminded taxpayers impacted by recent tax law changes that using e-file is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds. continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: New Law Helps Business Obtain over $10.3 Billion in Loan Guarantees
January 4, 2011 | by Nickie Lewis
SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced that as of Dec. 31 the agency had approved more than $10.3 billion in loan guarantees which supported more than $12 billion in lending to small businesses since President Obama continue reading »
