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Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally

Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

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Colorado considers new tactic to tax online sales

Colorado considers new tactic to tax online sales

DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are considering a new tactic to go after tax revenue from online sales. They want out-of-state online retailers to either start collecting the tax or send annual notices to their customers telling them to pay the tax themselves. [ more... ]

Denny's offering up free breakfast

Denny's offering up free breakfast

DENVER - Denny's Super Bowl ads announced the restaurant chain's plan to once again give away its food for free. The same promotion last year was hugely popular. [ more... ]

How to avoid tax trouble with the IRS

How to avoid tax trouble with the IRS

DENVER - Taxpayer advocates say the best thing to do to stay out of trouble with the IRS is to call them and remember the Taxpayer Advocate Service is in your corner. [ more... ]

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Financial Planning Association of Colorado
PO Box 21986
Denver, Colorado 80221
phone: 303.450.0515
fax: 303.451.7567
email: info@cofpa.org
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College Invest - 1.800.448.2424
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Colorado Society of CPAs
phone: 303.741.8607 / 1.800.523.9082
fax: 303.773.6344
www.cocpa.org
www.cocpa.org/for-the-public/find-cpa

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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Denver
10065 East Harvard Avenue, Suite 210
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phone: 1.800.762.2271
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Coloradoforeclosurehotline.org
www.Dola.colorado.gov/cdh
phone: 303.866.2033
Colorado Division of Housing - 303.866.2033
http://www.dola.colorado.gov/cdh/

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, NACA, is a non-profit community advocacy and HUD certified counseling agency.
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The National Endowment for Financial Education provides a comprehensive site with tips on getting out of debt and budgeting.
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The Colorado and Wyoming Credit Union Association has partnered with a company called "FoolProof" to develop a package of online tools to help kids and adults learn the ins and outs of financial planning. Click here.

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National Federation of Independent Business has put together a comprehensive list of free resources for people with tax questions. Click here.

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