GET TAX HELP
On Tuesdays from Feb. 7 through tax day, AARP will offer free IRS tax preparation from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Community Center in Anthem for basic personal filings.
Neighbors do not need to be AARP members to participate, however the service is intended primarily for low and moderate income families, with special
attention to those individuals 60 and older. For more info, 623 879-3011 or aztax-aide.org.
Rotary Invests in Teens
Creek and Sandra Day O’Connor High Schools are invited to apply for the Rotary Club of Anthem’s annual scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 award based on academic performance, service to the community, personal merit and leadership.
Your Water Bill: Why The Next Three Months Matter
Residents of Anthem East may want to dial back irrigation systems or put off refilling the swimming pool in the first quarter of 2012. New Arizona American Water wastewater rates go into effect in June based on your actual water usage in January, February and March for the more than 8,000 customers in this area.
This is a great time to tighten water usage anyway, as the second wave of rate increases takes effect Jan. 1, 2012. Expect the third wave to hit this time next year.
Time to Join the Union?
There is an alternative to the lollipop plan: Credit Unions. Like banks... but different.
Breaking Up With Your Bank
Protest Number 5: Break Up With Your Bank
(Saturday, Nov. 5 is Bank Transfer Day)
Banks know switching can be a headache. In fact, they bank on it, working hard to get you entrenched in conveniences such as bill pay, mobile banking apps and direct deposit. The more entrenched you are, the less likely you are to switch for a measly $5-fee. But thousands are at the brink of lollipop madness and have called for a National Bank Transfer Day, Nov. 5. For those wanting to join the movement, Bankrate.com suggests you follow these steps to switch:
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