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Every day, I have a plan to come home from work and get in two or three solid hours studying for my CPA exam. I always leave work with good intentions. I tell myself that [...]
April 20th, 2010. Topics: Personal Development, Time Value. Read More »
Tax day is just around the corner — this Thursday! So if you’re hurriedly trying to finish up your tax returns, it’s easy to make a number of simple mistakes as you’re trying to meet [...]
April 12th, 2010. Topics: Tax Preparation. Read More »
In debt? Why not head out and get a loan for the trendiest, most expensive car you can find. Never mind the interest rate. As long as you can get approved! And don’t worry about [...]
April 7th, 2010. Topics: Debt, Personal Development. Read More »
It’s a deceiving myth that has circulated for years: Eating healthy is expensive. The truth is, both healthy and unhealthy food options can be costly. If you can seek out the less expensive versions of [...]
March 31st, 2010. Topics: Food and Dining, Saving Money. Read More »
When generous Aunt Betty slips you a $5,000 check on your birthday, do you have to pay taxes on her cash gift? And when you send an annual donation to your favorite charity or alma [...]
March 24th, 2010. Topics: Tax Preparation. Read More »
Life is busy. With full time jobs, school, family, friends, pets, kids, appointments, and errands, we barely have enough time to relax, let alone keep our finances in order. Sometimes a hectic life is what [...]
March 17th, 2010. Topics: Food and Dining, Saving Money, Time Value. Read More »
Ah, March Madness. It’s the time of the year when the men in my life go missing until early April, returning often with a broken heart and always with an empty wallet.
If you’ve just woken [...]
March 9th, 2010. Topics: Entertainment, Gambling, Saving Money. Read More »
Picture this: You’ve just completed your tax return for the year. You’re stoked because you qualified for a ton of deductions this year, so you’re getting a huge refund. You are about to send of [...]
February 16th, 2010. Topics: Tax Preparation. Read More »
Have you ever wondered if you can itemize deductions on your tax return? Actually, have you ever wondered what, exactly, itemizing means? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to teach you [...]
February 11th, 2010. Topics: Tax Credits and Deductions, Tax Preparation. Read More »
Last week, I wrote about how dating can get costly as you grow into your twenties and I offered some tips for learning how to avoid spending a lot on dating.
This week, I’m back with [...]
February 2nd, 2010. Topics: Couples and Money, Entertainment, Saving Money. Read More »
