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Tax Savings For Higher Education
No matter who's paying the costs associated with college, chances are there's a tax deduction or credit just waiting to be taken. Here's what you-or your college student-need to know about higher education tax benefits.

4 Tips To Successful Home Renovations
The home renovation television shows make it look easy, but before you lift a hammer to start a home renovation, follow these tips to make sure your redo doesn't undo your home and your budget.

The FAQs About Generic Medications
Prescription drugs are a big business and they're taking a bite out of family budgets across the U.S. Many people have questions about the safety, effectiveness and use of generic drugs. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, along with straightforward answers.

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Don't Derail Your Weight Loss: 4 Tips
The start of a new year often means the start of a healthier lifestyle. More exercise, smarter food choices and weight loss usually top the list. But even with steely will power, many people make mistakes that foil their best intentions. Here are four tips to help you maintain your weight loss goals.

Sold Your Home? Tax Tips You Need To Know
Even though the housing market has flat-lined in many cities for many months, some lucky folks did manage to sell their homes in 2011. Here's what the IRS wants you to know about the tax consequences of selling your home in 2011.

Job Hunting Tax Tips
If you've been on the hunt for a new job during 2011, you may be able to deduct some of those job search expenses on your federal tax return. To help you determine which of your job hunt expenses are tax deductible—and which ones aren't—follow these guidelines.

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Tax News For Biz Owners Filing Their 2011 Returns
Before small-business owners hunker down to fill out their 2011 federal tax returns, they need to get knowledgeable about a variety of tax law changes. Here you'll find a brief overview of some of the most important changes. And you'll see how to make this tax season go a little more smoothly.

SCORE Delivers Free Online Tech Workshops
Small-business owner who are struggling to put new technology to work in their company can get a helping hand from SCORE's free online workshops.

Outsource Your Payroll Headaches
Most small employers agree: Payroll is a hassle and a headache. Here's what you need to know to successfully outsource payroll to a third-party payroll service provider.

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A Roadmap To Get Your Business Going
Being a self-employed entrepreneur is exciting. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. Unfortunately, it can also be a dicey way to make a living. You can increase your opportunities for success by following a few tried and true guidelines.

Tax Help From AFS
As most startup entrepreneurs learn, keeping up with tax responsibilities can seem like a job in itself. Fortunately, AFS can help.

4 Mistakes That Kill Sales
As a startup, you can't afford to lose even one small sale. Yet many novice business owners make simple mistakes that can kill sales, reduce revenue and slash profits. Here are four mistakes you might be making—and actions you can take to solve the problem.

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