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Get your refund easier, faster

Filing your tax return online is perhaps the easiest and fastest way to get your refund, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Last year, a record

Be careful when donating to charity

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is warning people making a donation or purchase in the name of charity to first verify the

Broken traffic signs costing taxpayers?

Variable message signs are supposed to provide real-time information to drivers and improve traffic flow, but nine of the signs on the Peninsula do nothing at

Teens find new ways to get "high"

Dangerous teen trends Hampton Roads parents may not know about.

Phone call scams

It starts with a phone call to the home of an unsuspecting victim, usually an elderly citizen. On the other line is a desperate voice with a familiar plea for

Lottery Check Scam

Imagine opening the mail and finding a check with your name and address, as well as a letter saying you won the lottery. It's happening at an alarming rate,

Finding a trustworthy tax preparer

The Better Business Bureau urges taxpayers to heed caution when choosing a tax preparation specialist or software.

Mystery Shopper Scam

Mystery shopping can be a legitimate job. Everyday people hired by retailers or marketing research firms as "secret shoppers" - sent into stores to buy certain

One in 10 may have thyroid problem

As many as one in 10 people may have an undiagnosed thyroid condition.

Tax Tuesday: Education credits

In this week's Tax Tuesday report we're talking about education credits.

Snow can lead to many types of injuries

Hampton Roads sees its share of broken bones and other weather related injuries.

Shoveling snow could cause heart attack

Snow can be pretty to look at and fun to play in, but Dr. Dan Salomonsky warns, clearing a path through it can be hazardous to your heart.

Shoe store offers cash for lost weight

A new progam offers cash for calories and asks an expert if it works.

Gang education in York County

Even though the area isn't well-known for gangs, York County officials want to make sure you can identify gangs for the safety of your family.

 

Tax Tuesday: First-time homebuyers

In this week's Tax Tuesday report we're talking about first-time homebuyers.

GOP letter appears to be census form

The Republican Party is seeking input and money from GOP voters -- seemingly under the guise of the U.S. Census Bureau.

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