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The psychology of money

Article Abstract:

People have varying approaches to money management, and the risks they are willing to take are perhaps formed as a reaction to their parents' attitudes toward money. The savers, spenders, fretters, procrastinators, avoiders, gamblers, puritans, and misers of money management are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Management, Planning, Personal finance, Investments, Personal budgets

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How much is taxable? Your buyout package

Article Abstract:

It is possible that the employees who have have accepted early-retirement or severance packages from their employers may be entitled to a refund from the withheld tax. However, it is important that such employees take legal steps within the three-year statute of limitations.

Laws, regulations and rules, Tax appeals, State taxation, Early retirement

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Are buyouts taxable? Recent court rulings don't favor the downsized

Article Abstract:

The Supreme Court has ruled that buyout packages, received under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, are subject to taxation. Many employees had previously claimed tax exemption for the money, saying that it represented a settlement rather than severance pay or wages.

Taxation, Severance pay

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