i'm john matarese. >>> with another ipad on the way from apple, many are wondering is it worth it. it all depends on what you plan to do with it. if you already have one of these, it will have a high definition display and all other kinds of wonderful warm things. it also has a faster processer that will help with gaming. as far as how it looks -- >> all around not a huge difference but they've left in place a lot of what was working for them on the old ipad but for people let's say who aren't in that market or who have the original ipad, they may wanto step up. i think they'll find a significant jump in performance. >> they all come down to price. there are more affordable tablets from amazon, barnes & noble. the new one will cost about $500. >> you did your taxes early so you can get your hands on that refund cash. many pel are being told they have to wait. the irs has run into glitches. the new system is aimed at cutting down on identity theft and other fraud. the good news is the irs said it's caught up and you should be get being that refund check very soon. >>> in health news

i'm john matarese. >>> people in one wisconsin town are scratching their head after three straight days of strange sounds. >>> and itchy eyes, runny nose. it's almost the second day of spring. why some people are already suffering from allergies. >>> important information for anyone who has to care for an elderly loved one it. comes with a price. a study in nur roll ji find that it may take a toll on the mind of elderly folks. a group was studied and most stayed in the hospital at left once during that period. after stay patients performed poorly on cognitive tests. each time they were in the hospital it seemed to speed up a patient's mental decline. >>> taking a low dose of aspirin every day could help you fight off cancer according to three studies published in the lancet. those who took three doses daily for three years had a 23% lower risk of developing cancer. patients who took it longer, more than five years, had their chance of developing cancer drop by 37%. >>> if you're planning a trip to the mountains, you might want to pack some ibuprofen. advil, motrin, can prevent altitude

john matarese has an answer so you don't waste your money. >> reporter: this year's warm winter meantore money in our pockets. as a result of heating bills we didn't have to pay. but now, someone has done the calculations. and has found out exactly how much we saved. aol daily finance reports that the average home owner who heats with natural gas saved almost $100 on their heating bill from december to march due to the warm weather. and that doesn't include money saved in other areas. now, daily finance says homes heated with natural gas saved $95 compared with one year ago. heating oil saved $60. even electric heat was cheaper at $47 less. and if you use gas for hot water even that bill was less because of plunging natural gas prices. for more on my reports go to abc2news.com and click on the money tab at the top so you don't waste your money. i'm john matarese, abc 2 news. >> now, maryland's most popular doppler radar and most accurate. >> very, very warm day. so close to a more than 100- year-old record here in baltimore. in fact, 65 now at the airport. humidity almost 80%. muggy w

john matarese takes a look at the extra money we should have in our pockets. now a preview of what's coming up at 6:30. >>> she hecheed -- helped shape women around the world but she had tough times. what was the secret word that turned her into a billionaire, our person of the week. >>> stocks are ending the week higher. the dow jones industrial average rose 14 points to close at 19,922. the s&p 500 closed at 1371. >>> starbucks isn't lowering their prices but you will soon be able to get one of their cappuccinos at home. they unveiled the single cup home brewing machine known as barismo. they have a deal with green mountain. there's no mention of dissolving that partnership in the starbucks announcement. >>> spring break is approaching. for many college students that could mean heavy drinking but the texas alcoholic beverage commission has come up with a tech savvy way to show people what could happen. the first app shows users what they would look like behind the wheel of the car. the second one allows you to submit complaints on places or people. the state