The tax deadline is around the corner, but there are still a few steps you can take even at this late date, to reduce your tax liability and make filing taxes easier.

Face magazine premieres the first in a series of articles that will help you get your money right in 2012. From building a financial nest egg, the best credit cards to have to taxes; personal finance contributor, Jennifer Streaks will give you a fresh financial start in 2012!

There is much debate as to whether we are in the midst of another recession, but practically speaking, what would a double-dip recession mean to you? Jobs- High unemployment has been a persistent problem with many individuals having been unemployed for years. The already tough job market would suffer greatly as businesses pull back even further from hiring as they wait for some improvement in the economy. Chronic unemployment creates problems in terms of consumer spending and the need for increased social programs to keep the unemployed from becoming destitute.

A recent State Farm survey shows that fewer than half of American families have a financial back-up plan. Without a financial back-up plan, a large number of families are one incident away from collapse. It could be something as simple as new tires for the car to a major health crisis.