Deadline nears to claim 1998 tax refunds
IRS warns about a looming April 15 deadline for 1.7 million people who did not file a 1998 return and may lose more than 2.3 billion dollars. The article notes penalties, the option to file extensions, and possible repayment plans. It highlights Kansans owed about 22 million and provides IRS contact details and Pub 17 guidance.
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Internal Revenue Service
Uncle Sam
IRS
Sam Serio
Irs.gov
Nternal Revenue Service
Janice Lawrence
Family finances strain ties as daughter spends on pets
A family in Raleigh illustrates money stress as 19-year-old Sarah uses college funds to buy many exotic pets. Her mother Joan shifts to new work hours, arguing money talk remains rare yet essential. Counselors note debt and job worries fuel conflict, urging open communication and shared strategies.
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Joan Carlson
Sarah
Joan
Falls Church
Peter Battis
Human Resource Consultants
Myvesta.org
Rockville
Battis
Harmon
Triangle Family Services
Carlsons
Borders
Sarah Carlson
Keeping the peace in relationships with finances tips
Practical guidance for couples to avoid money fights. urges learning each other finances before marriage, designate one partner to pay bills, consolidate cards, build a six month emergency fund, and set shared financial goals to secure a future together.
Safe online shopping guidelines from Abilene BBB leader
Abilene BBB president Steve Abel outlines practical tips for secure online shopping. Verify site reliability with BBB seals, research e-tailers, use credit cards with protections, ensure secure connections, protect passwords, and know laws requiring timely shipping within 30 days.
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Steve Abel
Abilene
Abel
Better Business Bureau
Visa
Direct purchase plans guide new stockmarket entry
By Chuck Myers Knight Ridder Newspapers a straightforward route into equities is a direct purchase plan that lets investors buy stock directly from a company without a broker. Many firms offer DPPs though not all do and online resources highlight available programs and features.
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By Chuck Myers
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Direct Purchase Plans DPPs Resources Across Major Firms
The Bank of New York, Bankrate, EquiServe, The Clearinghouse, Mellon, and NetStockDirect offer DPP information. Visit each site’s company list or stock purchase plan sections to view available plans and obtain explanations on how direct purchase plans work. These sources compile AtoZ lists and educational content for investors.
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Bank of New York
Bankofny
Bankrate.com
EquiServe
Equis
Erve.com
Enrolldirect.com
Mellon
Melloninvestor.com
NetStockDirect
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