Charity Appeals for Haiti – Is Your Money Is Going to the Right Place?
The devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th has led many Americans to look for ways to help. Modern technology has made it easy to donate to a charity, with individuals now able to donate online or via text message to their cell phone provider. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance warns that—as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005—fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.
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Top Ten Scams of 2009
BBB’s Top Ten List of Scams for 2009 includes a number of scams designed to take advantage of people suffering financial problems or seeking work during the economic downturn. Free-trial-offer scams were also widespread.
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Looking for Part-Time Work? The Census Bureau is Hiring Nationwide
For those who are looking for work, the good news is that the upcoming 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary, part-time jobs across the United States. BBB offers the following advice on what it takes to work for the Census and tips on how to land a job.
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Free Tax Help for Military Families
The Department of Defense has announced that military families will be able to access free tax software and file their taxes online at no charge via the Military OneSource Web site starting January 18th. Tax education and financial consultations are also offered.
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For Teens - How Much Do You Know About Finances?
Want to see how you measure up when it comes to financial knowledge? Ask your teacher to sign you up for the National Financial Capability Challenge, and see if you can earn bragging rights on this nationwide exam!
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