Last week I sat down with my husband Paul after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. My mind was racing with ideas, as I am sure yours were if you have read the book, and I decided to delve into these ideas by first looking at the topic of tax lien certificates. Admittedly when I sat […]
Archive for 2011
I love finding leaks in our budget, plugging them, and reaping the savings from doing so. I have done this by unplugging our electrical appliances when not in use, grocery shopping every other week instead of every week, doing the drugstore game, and subscribing to Netflix instead of going to the DVD store (my husband […]
AMT Exemptions
Posted byThe big news last year was about the Obama tax compromise revolving around the Payroll Tax Cut and the extension of the 2001 Bush Tax Cuts. But the tax deal that was passed at the very end of the last Congress included an “AMT patch” to fix to the alternative minimum tax, or AMT for […]
How much money do you have to make to file taxes? What is the minimum income to file taxes? Every year, those are familiar questions that I get. Let’s take a look at the requirements for the minimum income to file taxes in 2010. 2010 Minimum Income Requirements For the 2010 tax year, you need […]
New Envaulted Cash Back Program
Posted byEnvaulted is a new cash back company offering you 1% on all your credit card purchases and additional cash back at select retailers. Envaulted.com was launched in August 2010 and they are currently operating in Beta mode. It’s our Free Money Friday offer this week. How to Earn Your 1% Cash Back Sign up for […]
I Lost My Wallet, My Mind, and Diet Coke
Posted byI lost my wallet. And if you’ve ever lost your wallet, you can probably relate to the complete breakdown I’m having. I can’t concentrate on anything, and I keep retracing my steps the last two days. Luckily, I have a handy photo of my wallet contents that will help as a checklist of who to […]
As we move into 2011, I’m spending some time looking back at my actual spending over the past year and how closely it adhered to my plans. As I’ve mentioned before, I set a monthly budget for categories like food, clothing and entertainment. I also set an annual budget for travel and gift giving, and […]
It’s time for the 1st quarter 2011 cash rewards credit cards bonuses. My favorite credit cards now offer cash back on a rotating quarterly schedule, so each quarter I’ll remind you which ones we should be using! Today is the day to switch out the old 4th Quarter 5% Rewards and maximize your cash rewards […]
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