Consumers to put refunds toward debt, savings: survey
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As tax day approaches, about 70 percent of U.S. consumers think Uncle Sam owes them - and they already have plans for their tax refunds, according to a retail industry survey.
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TechWeb - Taxpayers who want to do more than one thing with their refunds can divide the money and deposit it directly in up to three accounts this year.
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Congress wants you to save, not spend, your tax refund. So why did it lay so many traps?
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WASHINGTON -- Consumers battered by weak income growth and rising inflation cut their spending in August. But analysts said a consumer confidence rebound in September should limit damage to the economy.
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Elderly and disabled Americans who got erroneous refunds from the federal government last week will get a letter this week instructing them on how to repay the money.
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US consumers are expected to spend more on home-related merchandise and consumer electronics, this holiday season, while new fashions should keep clothing flying off the rack, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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Consumers worried about job prospects. Raises questions about whether Americans will be in spending mood during holidays. Worries about job prospects sent consumer confidence in the United States to a seven
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Â· Consumer revolt on hold while court case is heard  Â· Ruling may lead to refunds but also end free banking
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Shoppers will be able to tell how much damage their purchases do the environment under a new plan.
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U.S. consumer sentiment eased in early  January, according to a survey released on Friday, as shoppers'  holiday shopping bills came due for payment.
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More consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season than a year ago, according to a survey released on Tuesday that adds a fresh note of caution to what is shaping up to be a ho-hum holiday shopping season.
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More consumers are planning to spend  less this holiday season than a year ago, according to a survey  released on Tuesday that adds a fresh note of caution to what  is shaping up to be a ho-hum holiday shopping season.
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Consumers are a bit more inclined to cut back on holiday spending than in recent years, concerned about energy costs and credit card debt.
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Consumers undeterred by escalating credit problems and a weakening housing market went on a back-to-school buying spree last month, helping many retailers rebound from July's disappointing sales. But analysts are still worried that economic concerns might curtail shopping in the critical months ahead.
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U.S. consumers will curb spending this year after being hit by continued troubles in the housing sector, but business investment is set to pick up, adding to economic growth later this year, according to a survey of economists released on Sunday.
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The Internal Revenue Service is looking for a few taxpayers -- no it is not for overdue taxes -- the agency says it has nearly $767,000 in tax refund checks that could NOT be delivered to about 1,096 Alabamians.
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A survey finds most people believe first-time buyers should be exempted from paying stamp duty.