Personal Finance Roundup

Nailing the Interview [Wall Street Journal] “Here are some tips on how to nail a job interview — whether it’s in person, via the Web or even on the phone.”

Secret tips for buying a new car [CNN Money] “A new service called TrueCar…informs the customer where the best deals are.”

How to win the March Madness pool [Smart Spending] “The experts offer some suggestions for increasing your chances of winning the pot.”

IRS offers help paying taxes [Washington Post] “The agency will hold 1,000 open houses on Saturdays where taxpayers can work out payment problems with IRS officials.”

US sales tax rates hit record high [MSN Money] “In jurisdictions large and small, sales taxes have continued a steady climb. States and cities see them as a way to make up for budget shortfalls.”

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