Thursday, April 19, 2012

U.S. consumers, manufacturers lead way

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

The foundation for a gradually improving U.S. economy has been laid by resurgent manufacturers and higher consumer spending. Fresh reports this week are likely to suggest that both areas remain strong. See full story.

Last-minute tax payments: Ease the pain

April is a very expensive month. So many tax-related payments are due, who has the money to cover it all? Let�s look at the all the things we have to pay this month � and how to ease the financial impact, if possible. See full story.

Can�t pay your tax bill? You have options

If tumbleweeds are blowing through your bank account and you�re not sure how you�re going to pay your tax bill, take a deep breath. Most taxpayers have a number of options to slake the IRS�s wrath. See full story.

7 tax audit red flags

An unexpected letter from the Internal Revenue Service can make your stomach drop, but you can take steps to reduce your audit risk. See full story.

The hidden traps in new 2012 tax forms

For decades, the IRS made only minor changes to tax forms. But this year, there are important changes to the way you report information � and additional information the IRS wants to see. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

Instead of acknowledging that banks have become a part of g! overnmen t, we keep pretending they are private institutions, writes David Weidner. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Playing the odds that you won�t live past a certain age because of numbers in a mortality table is the wrong way to plan for retirement, say researchers. See full story.

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