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9 Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

By Jeff Reeves
Self-employed folks should embrace tax time, as plenty of write-offs can give your business a leg up. Here are nine tips to help get you started.

5 Tax Tips if You Were Unemployed in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
The tax code can be confusing -- here's what you need to know if you were jobless for part or all of last year.

Netflix & Facebook — Much Ado About Very Little

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After a splashy partnership announcement this week, investors in NFLX and FB are wondering what to make of the news. Sadly, I don't see much here that changes the story for either company.

Watch Out! Mila Kunis Is in Stocks!

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Actress Mila Kunis has moved her money into the market, and at least a few skeptics have taken the news as a sign the market has topped.

Reuters Reporter Charged With Aiding Anonymous Hackers

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A Reuters reporter has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring with the hacking group Anonymous.

Stores-Within-a-Store: An Overrated Strategy

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target just gave up the ghost on its store-within-a-store initiative, and rightfully so -- while the strategy is alluring on several fronts, it's just a poor fit for the discount space.

Whole Foods Resort on the Way

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Health-oriented grocery chain Whole Foods is planning to open a Whole Foods Resort somewhere near Austin, Texas.

Warning: Cat Food Recall in 25 States

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Bags of cat food are being recalled in 25 states due to a problem with the amount of vitamin B1 in the mix.

Angry Dog Lovers Threaten Micheal Vick on Facebook

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
NFL quarterback and former convict Michael Vick is canceling a planned book signing tour after receiving several threats.

H&R Block Error Could Delay 600K Tax Returns

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A software error for tax preparer H&R Block could delay up to 600,000 returns by up to six weeks.

This Isn’t About Sandberg — It’s About You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Facebook exec's book is making a lot of noise -- but if you listen closely, you can just make out what's really going on here.

5 High-Tech Resources to Help at Tax Time

By Jeff Reeves
These apps and products can help answer your questions, find deductions, and even file your tax returns.

7 Helpful Homeowner Tax Tips

By Jeff Reeves
The easiest way for a family to get more than just the standard deduction from the Internal Revenue Service is to claim tax breaks related to a house.

Top 10 Used Cars Under $10K

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford has placed four vehicles on this year's list from Cars.com of the most affordable and reliable used cars under $10,000.

Don’t Dig Deep Into Debt for a ‘Dream School’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many students pay a premium to attend a “dream school," but sometimes the experience doesn't outweigh the heavy debt they're saddled with.

Ethanol Law Could Lead to Rise in Gas Prices

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A spike in the cost of ethanol for gasoline might lead to an increase in the price at the pump ... and soon.

Cool Ranch Taco Delay Causes Taco Bell Revolt

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Some local delays in the launch of the new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos by Taco Bell is causing rage among fans.

Moms: Take Unsafe Ingredients Out of Kraft Mac & Cheese

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Two moms with food blogs are petitioning Kraft to remove yellow dyes from its iconic Macaroni & Cheese meals.

Sears, JCP Pull Ads From ‘SNL’ Over Offensive Skit

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The American Family Association is urging advertisers to boycott 'Saturday Night Live' after a skit featured Jesus as a murderer.
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