Here’s a tax tip that might come into play for two-job holders. Make sure you didn’t overpay Social Security.
Government Policy
Tax Deductions You Might Not Know About
By 4.5.07
Check out the Kiplinger’s guide to what items you can deduct from your tax return.
Walmart Is Watching
By 4.5.07
The WSJ goes in depth today about Walmarts intense surveillance operation. According to the recently fired employee who intercepted calls and text messages from a New York Times reporter (and a few other Walmart employees) Walmart’s surveillance tactics include:
FCC Upholds In-Flight Cellphone Ban
By 4.4.07
Cellphones will stay banned from use during air travel, the FCC confirmed in an order released late Tuesday.
Jamba Juice Says It Doesn't Sell Milk-Filled "Non-Dairy Blend"
By 4.4.07
In response to our post, Jamba Juice PR today tells The Consumerist they don’t sell a “non-dairy blend,” and their non-dairy options don’t contain milk.
Ask The Consumerists: Can I Fly With No ID?
By 4.3.07
I have a friend that moved to NYC a little while ago from Iowa. She hadn’t switched to a NYS Photo ID yet, as she isn’t sure if this is going to be a permanent move, so she has been using her Iowa State Photo ID (non-Driver’s License, which is important as you’ll see) around town.
Can't Afford Your Taxes? Apply For An Installment Plan
By 4.3.07
Can’t afford to pay your taxes in full? Sign up for an installment payment plan using form 9465. [PDF]
Start Thinking Of A Password: FCC Approves New Rules To Stop Pretexting
By 4.3.07
In addition to the password protection, the rules also require carriers to ask for customers’ permission when sharing private account information with business partners and independent contractors.
Signs Your Pet Ate Contaminated Food
By 4.2.07
As the contaminated pet food recall expands, it’s important to know what signs to watch out for in case your pet gets sick.
TSA Misses 90% of Bombs At Denver Airport
By 4.2.07
Sources told 9NEWS the Red Team was able to sneak about 90 percent of simulated weapons past checkpoint screeners in Denver. In the baggage area, screeners caught one explosive device that was packed in a suitcase. However later, screeners in the baggage area missed a book bomb, according to sources.
Pet Food Recall Expands To DelMonte Dry Food
By 4.2.07
Del Monte issued a voluntary recall for several kinds of dry pet food, expanding the scope of the contaminated pet food recall crisis. Recalled brands included Jerky Treats, Pounce Meaty Morsels, Gravy Train Beef Sticks, and certain dog snack and wet dog food products.
Honda Models From 1995-1997 May Be Eligible For Free Inspections, Repairs
By 4.1.07
If you purchased a Honda between 1995 and 1997, you may be eligible for a free repair and tune up. Way back, during the age of Clinton, the EPA sued Honda for disabling part of the emission control system, which could lead several vehicle models to emit pollutants without issuing an engine warning to the driver. The EPA spanked Honda with a $12.6 million penalty, and the automaker agreed to spend at least $250 million repairing the defective systems. Here is where you come in.
Recalls: Faulty Ventilator Motor May Burn Your House Down
By 3.31.07
Venmar is recalling 75,000 heat recovery ventilators manufactured between 1991 and 2001. The ventilators, designed to bring fresh air into a home, contain a motor that can overheat and catch fire. Four motors have already caught fire, with one in Michigan causing $1 million in damage.
Tax Advance Loans On The Retreat
By 3.30.07
The number of refund anticipation loans declined 22.5% last year as consumers took advantage of cheaper and only slightly slower alternatives, NYT reports.
