Tag: money
Consumer prices rose just 1.7% in 2012
WASHINGTON -- The Consumer Price Index rose 1.7 percent in 2012 after a 3.0 percent increase in 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of...
Tax season will not kick in until Jan. 30
WASHINGTON -- Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service will not...
Food prices on the decline?
WASHINGTON -- Shoppers paid a bit less for food at the grocery store during the fourth quarter of 2012, with some popular fruits and...
13 ways for farmers to lose money in 2013
Farmers and landowners everywhere -- every year -- overlook some of the basics that would help them save money or make money. So we decided to create a list of ways to lose money this year (in hopes that you'll not take our advice).
Ways to save on car, home insurance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Comparison shopping and taking advantage of multiple policy discounts are among the ways to save on an important household risk...
Don’t manage your farm like the government manages the country
You cannot manage your money like the federal government. Why? Because you can't print money!
Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: What does it mean to Ohio...
Congress worked overtime over the New Year's Holiday to pass the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and it was signed into law by President Obama Jan. 2.
State and federal laws protect consumers who use gift cards
DAYTON, Ohio -- Virtually everyone gets or gives a gift card for a holiday or a birthday. On average, eight of every 10 consumers...
Still time to get benefit from saver’s tax credit
WASHINGTON -- Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2012 and the...
Dairy farmers need analysis of this year’s business to plan for...
“The cows are carrying the crops.” A familiar statement that described most diversified crop/dairy farms for the past 15 years. Milk was the original...