A TAXING DILEMMA: Recovery Rebate Credit
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April 15th is one week away now and that means it's time for taxes. This year there has been some confusion over a new line on tax returns for a Recovery Rebate Credit. And a common mistake could delay your refund.
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Turning Unemployment Into a Positive
More adults are going back to school after losing their jobs. They're trying to make the best of a bad situation.
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Summer School Doesn't Fit School's Budget
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MORONGO VALLEY - Morongo Unified School District will reduce summer school classes, only offering courses for special education and high school students who need to re-take classes to graduate.
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Another Round of Budget Cuts Hit Local Schools
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THERMAL - California's financial crisis is forcing schools to cut their budgets, but, after last year's cuts, there isn't a lot left to cut. One local district will reportedly cut more than $8 million for next year.
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COD Glad to Have Budget, but More Money Needed
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PALM DESERT - Educators at College of the Desert have mixed feeling about their financial future. They finally have a projected budget and funds weren't cut, but the college needs more money.
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Girl Scout Cookie Sales Crumble
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PALM DESERT - Troops are out selling their famous Girl Scout cookies, but this year people are buying less.
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TOUGH TIMES
Exploring Reverse Mortgages in the Down Economy
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More people are looking to reverse mortgages to receive cash during the tough economy. But what are the differences from this and regular mortgages?
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TOUGH TIMES
Big Price Tags for Palm Desert's Premiere Events
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PALM DESERT - Palm Desert will hold two of its bigger events in the coming weeks. And with big price tags for both, some residents are concerned that the city has shyed away on what projects are important.
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People Keeping Their Cars Longer, Maintaining Them
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The tough times have people choosing to keep their cars and perform preventative maintenance to save them money.
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Taxpayers Are Filing Early; Tips You Need to Know
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Taxpayers are filing their returns early. And there are new laws that could help you save money.
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More and More People Now Using Public Libraries
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LA QUINTA - Public libraries in the Valley are bustling these days as more books, DVD's, and CD's are being circulated and job seekers are using library computers more.
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Unemployed Looking for a Trade in the Tough Job Market
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Directors from the Center for Employment Training say they are getting an increase of enrollment at their office but see a surprising decrease in the number of job placements after their students are certified.
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Calif. Sells $5B Notes to Avoid Cash Crisis
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State Treasurer Bill Lockyer says California has raised enough money to avert an immediate cash crisis. Lockyer on Thursday announced the state had sold $5 billion in short-term notes that will be used to keep education, health care and other state services running.
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McCain Proposes $52.5 Billion Plan
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John McCain wants the government to stop taxing unemployment benefits and start lowering taxes on senior citizens who tap into their retirement accounts. The proposals are part of a $52.5 billion economic plan he's unveiled Tuesday near Philadelphia.
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Treasury and Fed to Meet with Financial Executives
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Top U.S. government officials and leading bank executives are meeting in Washington today to nail down details of a $700 billion financial rescue plan.
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McCain Offers Mixed Signals on Economy; Obama Offers Proposals
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John McCain's campaign is sending mixed signals about whether he'll be offering more proposals to address the current financial crisis. Meanwhile, Democrat Barack Obama is calling for a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures and a two-year tax break for businesses that create jobs as part of a plan to heal the nation's ailing economy.
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