Ever since the Making Home Affordable Program was rolled out I’ve been very intrigued with the plan. Do we need a loan modification? No. Would it be nice? Sure.
In a weird twist of events, it looks like we qualify (on paper) for the loan modification program.
Home Affordable Modifications
To find out of you are [...]

Posted March 24, 2009 in Debt by Madison | 13 Comments

The Make Working Pay tax credit was included as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Beginning in the next few weeks, you’ll begin to see the money in your paycheck.
Make Working Pay Tax Credit
The credit is $400 for working individuals and $800 for married filing joint. The refundable credit is available [...]

Posted March 23, 2009 in Taxes by Madison | 8 Comments

Happy first day of spring! The weather is getting nicer and it’s time to get outside. However, it’s also less than a month until taxes are due. Are yours done?
Great news for the procrastinators out there! The Free Money Friday feature is a TurboTax giveaway for two lucky readers. The prize is a TurboTax Premier [...]

Posted March 20, 2009 in Taxes by Madison | 12 Comments

Some friends of ours are newlyweds and trying to figure out how they’ll manage their money together. Finances are a hot topic for any couple, and can often lead to arguments if you don’t devise a strategy that you both feel works for you.
Money Management Styles
There isn’t one right way to manage a couple’s money. [...]

Posted March 19, 2009 in Budgeting by Madison | 12 Comments

I know, I left you hanging! Would You Quit Your Job for a Whole New Career? featured Scott’s opportunity to take over my dad’s business and all the thoughts he had about the possible career change. Readers also left lots of very thought provoking comments about the possibility too, which I know Scott appreciated!
His Decision
Looking [...]

Posted March 18, 2009 in Roundups by Madison | 3 Comments