Signal Tribune Newspaper

By Alan J. Davis
Financial Advisor
Capital Investment Advisers
If 2008 felt like one of the most challenging years that the financial markets have ever had, it’s because it was. The U.S stock market suffered its third worst year in more than a century. Specifically, it was the Dow’s worst year since 1931 the worst year for the […]

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Homeowners are invited to attend a free, comprehensive Homeownership Preservation Fair on Saturday, September 20 to learn more about foreclosure prevention and homeownership preservation. The event will take place in the Long Beach Convention Center Grand Ballroom, on Pine Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Drive, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at […]

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Onisko & Scholz, LLP Certified Public Accountants, 5000 E. Spring Street, Ste. 200, in Long Beach was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in L.A. for 2008 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This countywide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment […]

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Evidence is mounting that seniors are cutting everyday expenses to keep up with the economic downturn and, as a result, are putting themselves at risk. From skipping medications and meals to falling for financial scams and cancelling social outings, local eldercare experts warn families to be on alert and make sure seniors aren’t cutting too […]

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Courtesy of the University of Phoenix
Conserving gas, now more than ever, is crucial with prices rising to new highs daily. Here are a few helpful tips from Scott Cain, economist and University of Phoenix business instructor:
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BY NICK DIAMANTIDES
Staff Writer
While most cities in California are trying to figure out what programs to cut in order to deal with their budget deficit, Signal Hill is simply tapping into its reserve fund and maintaining a policy of “steady as she goes.” At the Signal Hill City Council’s budget workshop on Monday night, city […]

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Submitted by Jason Alderman
Visa financial director
Each year, roughly 70 percent of Americans get an income tax refund. Thanks to the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, beginning in early May most also will receive an additional tax rebate check of up to $600 (up to $1,200 for joint filers), even those who don’t earn enough to […]

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Internal Revenue Service assistance centers will be open Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help people file a tax return in order to receive their economic stimulus payment, commonly referred to as a rebate. IRS personnel will answer questions and help file tax returns, which must be done in order to […]

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Community Hospital of Long Beach (CHLB) has partnered with Auto-donation.com, a part of the National Vehicle Donation Program, to turn used cars into cash donations for the CHLB Foundation.
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The Franchise Tax Board today reminded the more than 9.7 million taxpayers who use tax preparers for the income tax filing season to make sure their preparer is a qualified tax professional.
“Taxpayers are responsible for errors made on their tax returns even if they are made by a tax preparer,” said controller John Chiang.
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During this holiday season, seniors need to be especially cautious about giving out information over the telephone and through e-mail. “Along with delivering good cheer and best wishes, scam artists may try to prey on trusting seniors to get personal and financial information,” said Social Security Regional Communications Director Leslie Walker.
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Earlier this month, California enacted SB1827, which requires registered domestic partners (RDPs) to file as married for the 2007 tax year.
Though the Federal law does not recognize domestic partnerships, this new tax law will dramatically change how RDPs file 2007’s and future tax returns.
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The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is trying to find more than 37,000 California taxpayers who are owed $9.8 million in state tax refunds that remain unclaimed.
“California taxpayers that have not received their 2006 refund can call the Franchise Tax Board and have a quick replacement check sent,” said State Controller and FTB Chair John Chiang.
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