(NewsUSA) - When your taxes are overdue, the Internal Revenue Service knows just how to make you pay up.

Each year, the IRS processes more than 200 million tax returns and collects over $2 trillion. Yet the agency is still owed billions of dollars in overdue taxes. As the major revenue collection agency of the federal government, however, there isn't much the IRS can't do to collect what is owed.

(NewsUSA) - As summer inches closer, the temperature will rise. And while that means more time spent outside and longer days, it also means higher electric bills in many cases.

Numerous Americans are concerned about how a heat wave may impact their utility bills. Fortunately, utility bills can be maintained without compromising comfort. The following tips can help you stay comfortable all summer without breaking the bank.

(NewsUSA) - Many people are motivated to go into business for themselves and often elect to start a franchise. This specific sector of small business is popular for a good reason. According to the U.S. Small Business Association, 30 percent of all independent businesses fail in their first year, compared to fewer than 1 percent of all franchises -; which makes for good odds. Clearly, the help and expertise of an already-established business makes all the difference.

by G. White

There are few times in life worth looking forward to that are better than retirement, unless it is retiring knowing you will have financial security for you and your family. Most people will spend years working, knowing retirement is going to sneak up on them, and unfortunately, few will begin planning soon enough. When talking to financial planners they will tell you that it is never too soon to begin planning for your financial future, but at some point, it will be too late.