If you have ever left a full-time job before, you probably got the spiel from HR (or at least a letter) informing you of your right to continue your health insurance coverage under COBRA laws. … [Read more...]
How (and Why) to Get Health Insurance When Unemployed
January 27, 2009 by
Health insurance is so important, but it’s not on a lot of young people’s radar screens unless you start a family or get sick. If your parents, university, or full-time employer provides health insurance, fortunately you don’t have to spend … [Read more...]
Changes to Tax Law in 2008
January 26, 2009 by
As if our federal tax code isn’t complicated enough, the Internal Revenue Service goes and changes it every year. And 2008 was no different. The IRS adjusted tax brackets, exemptions, and standard deductions for inflation and added new credits. … [Read more...]
Like This Site? Check Out YPBlogs.com
January 23, 2009 by
If you enjoy reading Money Under 30, clear your schedule. There are more blogs to read than you’ll know what to do with over at YPBlogs.com---the aggregator site for blogs written by young professionals. … [Read more...]
Five Alternative Investment Ideas
January 20, 2009 by
Did the stock market rattle your nerves in 2008? Although I’m a firm believer that last year’s record declines in stock prices means 2009 is a great time to beef up your stock investments and buy, buy, buy—I understand that some folks are … [Read more...]
How Do You Split Expenses with Your Partner or Spouse?
January 19, 2009 by
Forget the classic quandary about who pays for the first date. What do you do when things get serious? What about when you live together? How do you and your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife split your shared expenses? Do you have a … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance Coverage Types: Which Do You Need?
January 19, 2009 by
Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of bodily injury liability coverage, arguably the most important part of your auto insurance coverage. But what about all the other auto insurance coverage types? What do you need to load up on? And … [Read more...]
Could Social Lending Provide a Way Out of the Credit Crisis?
January 16, 2009 by
I am intrigued by an idea I read yesterday on the top 25 on idea-sharing site Change.org: Solve the credit crisis by empowering people to lend money. Social lending sites like Lending Club and Prosper already allow investors to directly lend money to … [Read more...]
Tax Deductions You Don’t Want to Miss
January 15, 2009 by
It’s true, the older you get and the more complicated your life gets, the more tax breaks you can claim on your tax return. But just because you’re young doesn’t mean you don’t qualify for tax deductions, credits, and other breaks. … [Read more...]
Retirement Saver's Tax Credit is a Great Benefit for Low Income Taxpayers
January 15, 2009 by
I just learned about the retirement saver's tax credit. If you qualify, this tax credit is definitely worthwhile. In a nutshell, if you fall under the income caps and contribute up to $2,000 to any retirement plan (401[k], traditional IRA, or even a … [Read more...]
