Does an uptick in the economy give people more reason to care about Mother Earth? That is what a March 2013 Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults (ages 18+) interviewed online set to find out as Earth Day quickly approaches. Turns out that concern for the current state, and future, of the environment is on [ Read More ]
The number one reason people choose to shop either in-person or online is convenience and not price, according to the results of a new survey released by Continuum, a global design and innovation consultancy. Continuum’s 2012 Service Design Report looked at data from more than 1,000 consumers across the country and uncovered the top reasons [ Read More ]
In-store purchasing of electronics is going the way of the horse and buggy. Best Buy recently announced the closure of 50 stores and experts are speculating the inevitable demise of the big-box company, thanks to stiff competition from e-retailers like Amazon. In 2011, Amazon’s revenue rose 69 percent in electronics and general merchandise sales alone, [ Read More ]
Having a child is a significant milestone, and during tax season, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is reminding parents that there are many valuable tax benefits available to taxpayers with children. ”Parents know that having children can be expensive, but come tax time they can also be money savers,” said Mark Steber, chief tax officer, Jackson [ Read More ]
Even with some extra time, the tax deadline is fast approaching. Thanks to a holiday in the District of Columbia, all taxpayers have until April 17 to get Form 1040 into the IRS. For people who find taxes a little too taxing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a program that can help. It’s called [ Read More ]
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the results of its third annual vacation rentals survey of more than 1,200 U.S. TripAdvisor travelers, revealing an increased interest in rental properties this year. According to the survey, 46 percent of respondents are planning a vacation rental stay in 2012, while 40 percent said they stayed in [ Read More ]
Understanding your credit score can be complicated, but when managed, can work to your advantage. A good credit score has a major impact on your financial life. March is national Credit Education Month and the experts at M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, want to help you understand and improve your credit. “A good [ Read More ]
Traditionally, spring marks a busy period of time for housing market activity in Indiana. With the heat of summer only weeks away, M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, offers first-time homebuyers strategies for finding their ideal home while keeping financial priorities in check. Buying a home can be the largest and most important financial [ Read More ]