It's The Economy Stupid

It's The Economy Stupid                                                         

IRS warns of 'dirty dozen' tax schemes

Some scams will come in the form of official-looking IRS emails and overly aggressive deductions.  

Full list 

Also:

• Who's getting more audits
• Sneaky tax increases
• IRS refund hoaxes

Big chains turn to food giveaways

Major outlets are giving away "free food for a year" to get customers' attention.  

One promotion's 17,680 calories

Also:

• Kraft Foods to cut salt
• Best birthday freebies
• Where kids eat free

Senate OKs jobs bill

Companies that hire unemployed workers will get a temporary payroll tax holiday under a bill that easily won final congressional approval Wednesday.

The generation most at risk for ID theft

This group takes almost three times longer than others to detect fraud on its accounts. 

Why

Also:

• Protect your SSN
• No privacy - NYTimes.com
• More on the Millennials

6 salary-boosting personality traits

Hard work may not be enough to get a raise if you lack these qualities.  

Empathy for the boss is one 

Also:

• Handling resumé gaps
• Job networking tips
• Interview questions

Middle class struggle for survival

Many Americans no longer believe they can move up the economic ladder. 

'Wall St. profits, Main St. struggles' 

Also:

• 7 economic stressors
• Jobs bill passes
• Cut household expenses

What would you do for five bucks?

A new site lets people buy and sell most anything, as long as the price is $5.  

From marketing advice to love songs 

Also:

• Things to pay kids to do
• $5 bill security features
• Money lessons for children