Articles from November, 2011

IRS: Can’t deliver $153 million in tax refunds

from CNN Money Taxes
 
The Internal Revenue Service is holding onto tens of millions of dollars in tax refunds that it hasn’t been able to deliver to consumers.
 

What to do with your 401(k) once you retire

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
The investment company that manages my 401(k) funds recommends I roll my money into mutual funds managed by a subsidiary of theirs when I retire next year. But I’m wondering whether I would be better off moving my assets to the funds of a different firm. What are your thoughts? — [...]

Use your FSA: 5 year-end health moves

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
Don’t forget to empty out your flexible spending account and get your medical checkups before the new year. You’ll cut next year’s health care costs.
 

IRS: Can’t deliver $153 million in tax refunds

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
The Internal Revenue Service is holding onto tens of millions of dollars in tax refunds that it hasn’t been able to deliver to consumers.
 

Say “Yes” For Less: Budget Wedding Gown Shopping

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
The average wedding dress cost $1,289 this year, up 20% from 2009. Follow these five tips to saving on the most expensive piece of clothing you will probably ever own.
 

Say “Yes” For Less: Budget Wedding Gown Shopping

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
The average wedding dress cost $1,289 this year, up 20% from 2009. Follow these five tips to saving on the most expensive piece of clothing you will probably ever own.
 

7 Homemade Holiday Gifts That Are Good Enough to Eat

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
Shoppers looking to save on holiday gifts may want to spend less time in the mall, and more time in the kitchen. Here are seven homemade holiday gifts that are good enough to eat.
 

Coming up: ADP’s November private-sector jobs

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Data on private-sector payrolls in November are scheduled to be released at 8:15 a.m. by Automatic Data Processing Inc. In October, private payrolls rose 110,000, as the service-providing sector gained 114,000, and the goods-producing sector decreased 4,000, according to ADP, which provides payroll and human-resource services, among other products. [...]

November private-sector jobs rise 206K: ADP

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Private-sector payrolls increased 206,000 in November — the largest gain since last December — led by the service-producing sector and small businesses, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday. The October level was revised up to 130,000 from a prior estimate of 110,000. [...]
 

Pending home sales rise 10.4% in October

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Pending home sales rose 10.4% in October, hitting 93.3 on an index released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. “We hope this indicates more buyers are taking advantage of the excellent affordability conditions,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, in a statement. [...]