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9 Tips to Prevent Your Money from Going to the Government
Guest Blogger on March 5, 2012
Sure, you pay taxes. But that’s not the only way the government gets your money – and if it happens, it’s your fault!
How to Splurge Without Breaking the Bank
Len Penzo on March 1, 2012
It’s never wise to sacrifice our passions simply for the sake of saving money – because it’s our passions that ultimately make life worth living.
8 Weird Ways to Make Extra Money
B.T. Ballenger on February 29, 2012
Need money? From writing messages on your lips to selling bodily fluids, these days there’s almost no limit to the ways you can turn a buck.
10 Best Free Online Budget Tools
Guest Blogger on February 29, 2012
Need help saving, paying down debt, or just keeping tabs on your money? Don’t go it alone: There’s free help at your fingertips.
Ask Stacy: Can a Short Sale Be Removed From My Credit History?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This former service member had to short-sale their house and wants the negative mark removed from their credit history. Reasonable? Possible?
8 Money Lessons I Learned Watching Opera
Donna Freedman on February 28, 2012
Never heard of the opera “Gotterdammerung”? That’s “Twilight of the Gods” in German, and it’s long and intricate – and really good at reminding you to save money.
Tax Hacks 2012: 7 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
B.T. Ballenger on February 27, 2012
Tax refunds are the only windfall many people ever see, and year after year there’s a big temptation to blow it all on something fun. Nothing wrong with that if your finances are in order, but if not, there are better ideas.
9 Mistakes From the Personal Finance Anarchist Cookbook
Len Penzo on February 16, 2012
Follow these instructions, and you’ll blow up your finances in no time.
Tax Hacks 2012: 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Refund
B.T. Ballenger on February 15, 2012
Getting a fat check from Uncle Sam is nice, but using it to create a bigger refund check next year is even nicer.
14 Frugal Uses for an Income Tax Refund
Donna Freedman on February 14, 2012
Getting a tax refund this year? Invest it in something, or several somethings, that will benefit you for the rest of the year. Or even for the rest of your life.
Tax Hacks 2012: 8 Easy-to-Miss Deductions
B.T. Ballenger on February 13, 2012
There are three ways to lower your taxes: Make less, cheat, or take all the tax breaks you’re eligible for. The first two aren’t good ideas, but we can help with the third. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions.
Tax Hacks 2012: 6 Scams to Avoid
B.T. Ballenger on February 8, 2012
Continuing our series on tax hacks, we turn to some “tricks” you probably want to avoid – the kind offered by scam artists and the kind that you might be tempted to try yourself.
3 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Salary
B.T. Ballenger on February 8, 2012
Companies are hiring, and willing to offer more money for the right candidates. But you’ll have to convince them you’re worth more, and there are right and wrong ways to do it.
Tax Hacks 2012: 4 Places for Free Help
B.T. Ballenger on February 6, 2012
Does $100 billion sound like a lot for taxes? It’s not what Americans owe every year – it’s just what we pay to get our returns filed. But 70 percent of Americans shouldn’t be paying anything.
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
B.T. Ballenger on January 27, 2012
Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that’s all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.
Resolutions 2012 – 4 Steps to Saving More
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2012
Still haven’t made a New Year’s resolution? Well, the Chinese New Year is Jan. 23 – good enough. But instead of the Year of the Dragon, make it the Year of Savings.
How Misplaced Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses
Len Penzo on January 12, 2012
We can complain and make excuses, but our spending habits reveal our priorities in life. When we’re in a tight spot, it’s usually because we’ve misplaced our priorities.
Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
They’re called “hacks”: clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.
Do-It-Yourself Career Counseling: 9 Ways to Succeed
Guest Blogger on December 26, 2011
Can you career counsel yourself? Sure, and you might do it better than the experts.
We Wish You a Debt-Free Christmas – and a Prosperous New Year
Donna Freedman on December 20, 2011
Here’s a test: Three months from now, will you even remember what holiday presents you received? Will you remember how much you spent?
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