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How Kids Can Learn Economics With a Legend 03/11/2015 08:00pm • Economist Arthur Laffer might be best known for the Laffer Curve, a representation of the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue, but what he really wants you to know about today is how to explain economics to your kids. Not complicated theories like his curve, but basic concepts about trad 9 Websites to Earn Extra Money Online 03/09/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't take much time to run across someone pitching a "get-rich-quick" scheme online. We've all seen them -- people who promise to show you how to make thousands at home in your spare time.Guess what? Like any get-rich-quick scheme, it's only going to make money for the person running the schem Avoid These Top 10 Tax Mistakes 03/08/2015 08:00pm • In the beginning of March, our thoughts turn to the (unpleasant) tax-filing season. This necessary evil goes with the territory of being a wage-earning citizen, and it has its pros and cons. Our taxes contribute to the great lives we inhabit here in the U.S., providing us with clean water, good roa 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund 03/04/2015 07:00pm • P is for practical.Hotly anticipating your tax refund? Us too. But before you splurge on that Jacuzzi you've always wanted or pile items into your virtual shopping cart, do yourself a favor: Hit pause, experts suggest, and consider finding a practical use for your money. What's practical, of course, How Sudden Windfalls Can Impact Your Taxes 03/02/2015 07:00pm • For many Americans, every penny counts, and the idea of a sudden influx of cash -- an inheritance, gambling win or game show prize -- conjures images of new cars and sunny beaches. But, experts warn, don't take that luxury vacation before understanding the tax implications of your windfall. It's N 6 Steps to Get the Best Mortgage Rates This Spring 03/02/2015 07:00pm • If you've got the itch to ditch your landlord and take the leap to homeownership, mortgage rates are still low by historical standards. But beware because they are expected to begin creeping higher throughout the year. "The cost of renting is really high right now. Rents have been rising and risin When to Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth 02/26/2015 07:00pm • Roth individual retirement accounts are one way to reduce taxes in retirement. Debuting in 1997, these IRAs allow workers to pay taxes on their contributions now and then let money in the account grow tax-free. Here's an example: A 30-year-old man investing $5,000 in an IRA now would have $73,927 i The Evolution of E-gifting 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Back in the day, sending a gift to a faraway friend was a lot of work -- selecting, purchasing, packaging, mailing. And hoping, as the gift left your hands and went on its way, that you chose wisely.But online shopping has revolutionized the way people buy for one another. With the advent of digital Excited About That Big Tax Refund? Think Again. 02/21/2015 07:00pm • If you're an average American taxpayer, you probably dread tax time. After all, filling out all that paperwork can be a drag. But for many taxpayers, tax time is also great -- it's the one time of year when the government sends you a big check. At the end of last tax season, the average tax refund Which Online Tax Preparer Is Right for You? 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Joeleann Bensinger of Lake Dallas, Texas, had always used TurboTax to file her return. But last year she decided to shop around. "With a simple return, it's pretty easy to comparison shop the online tax preparers," she says. "I prepared my return with both TurboTax and TaxSlayer and found that Turb Pleasure or pain? 'Fifty Shades' hits the big screen 02/13/2015 03:25am • WASHINGTON — What a fitting release date for the guiltiest of guilty pleasures. Somewhere between the danger of Friday the 13th and the romance of Valentine's Day comes the highly-anticipated movie "Fifty Shades of Grey," based on the 2011 erotic novel by E.L. James that turned a steamy p Update on the latest in business: 02/12/2015 03:25am • FINANCIAL MARKETS Greek standoff weighs on Asian shares, data boosts Japan TOKYO (AP) — The standoff between Greece and its creditors is weighing on Asian stock markets, but improved economic data and a weak yen is lifting Japanese shares. Shares were lackluster in many markets after an emergency How to Maximize Your Savings on Clearance Items 02/03/2015 07:00pm • I don't know about you, but I'm generally a little crazy for a deal. The beginning of January is a great time for post-holiday sales, but year round there's always something each store is trying to get rid of. In a way, it makes me thankful for their strange habits like stocking Easter candy the d 10 Steps to an Upgraded Financial Life 02/02/2015 07:00pm • The beginning of the year offers a great opportunity to take stock of your financial situation and make any necessary changes to build a bigger nest egg or cut back on unnecessary spending. If you're ready for a financial upgrade but aren't sure where to start, these suggestions will move you in th How American families can afford adoption 01/26/2015 07:00pm • Each year, U.S. citizens adopt over 100,000 children, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Costs can range from very little for adopting a child from foster care to $40,000 or more for a private domestic adoption, says Nicole Witt, executive director of The Adoption Consultancy in Flo