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Money Matter: E-filing your taxes

Those who want their tax refunds in less than two weeks can do so by going paperless in tax season. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matter:</EM> E-filing your taxes

03/18/2010 09:17 AM

Money Matters: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

For many, filing taxes does not need to cost a fortune. Tara Lynn Wagner explains in the following Money Matters report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

Updated 03/16/2010 05:00 AM

Money Matters: Picking a tax preparer

Choosing a tax preparer can be difficult. Tara Lynn Wagner offers up some tips in the following Money Matters report.

<EM>Money Matters:</EM> Picking a tax preparer

03/11/2010 09:05 AM

Money Matters: Program offers New Yorkers chance to get green by going greener

New York State is expanding its Great Appliance Swap Out, giving residents who purchase energy-efficient appliances a rebate. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following Money Matters report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Program offers New Yorkers chance to get green by going greener

03/08/2010 10:22 AM

Money Matters: Capital gains taxes

The expiration of the estate tax may sound like welcome news, but experts say it's actually going to cause a multitude of problems that could lead to long, bitter court cases for survivors. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matters:</EM> Capital gains taxes

03/04/2010 09:32 AM

Money Matters: Micro-grants

Small amounts of money can make a huge difference in the lives of people across the globe or across the street. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following Money Matters report.

Updated 03/02/2010 05:00 AM

Money Matters: Teaching seniors to avoid money fraud

A new free interactive video game provided by the city can help teach senior New Yorkers how to protect their identities and their finances. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matters:</EM> Teaching seniors to avoid money fraud

02/25/2010 08:49 AM

Money Matters: Minimum payments may rise as credit card companies become accountable

The new credit card legislation is supposed to offer consumers maximum protection, but could end up having a big impact on minimum payments. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Minimum payments may rise as credit card companies become accountable

02/22/2010 09:31 AM

Money Matters: New credit card rules may not curb all lenders' abuse

New credit card rules finally kick in next week, but once the legislation takes effect, consumers may still have issues with their interest rates. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matters:</EM> New credit card rules may not curb all lenders' abuse

02/18/2010 09:17 AM

Money Matters: Rent a runway ensemble at bargain prices

Looking like a million bucks doesn't have to be as expensive, thanks to a website and a fashion library that allow women to rent designer dresses for a fraction of the retail prices. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Rent a runway ensemble at bargain prices

02/15/2010 10:26 AM

Money Matters: How Haiti donations can become 2009 tax deductions

New Yorkers who made donations toward the relief effort in Haiti, can claim many of those contributions as deductions off of their 2009 taxes. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

02/08/2010 09:56 AM

Money Matters: Renting offers college students more affordable option for books

A major bookstore chain is looking to make college a little less expensive. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following Money Matters report.

02/01/2010 10:02 AM

Money Matters: Scale down high cell phone bills

Since paying $100 a month for a cell phone plan could add up to $2,400 over a two-year contract, several websites show ways to whittle that bill down. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

01/25/2010 10:22 AM

Money Matters: Get organized as tax season begins

Friday marks the official opening of the tax filing season, and New Yorkers should start getting organized so they can file returns and hopefully get refunds as soon as possible. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

01/18/2010 10:11 AM

Money Matters: Estate taxes

With the estate tax scheduled to rise from the dead at the end of the year, experts have some money-maneuvering strategies that might lessen families' future tax burdens. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

01/14/2010 09:18 AM