I’m not very active on Facebook. I try, but it’s just something I don’t really get the hang of. In fact, I find it strange to look at friends’ photos, profiles, and posts without them knowing I’m in their business. Almost like I’m eavesdropping on their conversation. (I just recently found out this actually has […]
A reader Terri, who is enjoying reading about the process of buying our new vacation home had a few questions surrounding the decision to pay cash: I’d like to know why you chose to make an all cash purchase as opposed to financing. I suspect the decision was easier since you plan to hold on […]
We just got back from Spring Break and a week relaxing at the new lake cottage! I promised I’d share pictures as soon as we got back. I know many of you enjoyed the April Fool’s Day picture of a house falling apart, including the comment from a reader, Pamela: To us old house junkies, […]
A few weeks ago, Prosper had a quick bonus offer that expired in a day. I missed it, and vowed I wouldn’t let another one slip through the cracks! Today, at Noon PDT, Prosper is giving a $104 sign up bonus for new lenders. How to Get Your $104 Sign Up Bonus Register for a […]
Remember the crazy 1099 Requirements Hiding in Health Care Bill that were going to generate a flurry of paperwork? Last week, the President signed a new law to repeal those 1099 requirements. In addition, 1099 requirements for rental income were repealed. When the President Signed the Repeal of Expanded 1099 Requirements it removed the part […]
The tax deadline is here! Does this sound familiar? You start working on your taxes early with plans to get it out of the way. Then you run into delays, often because you don’t have all of your paperwork together (one of the most common reasons people hate taxes). Once you have everything, you get […]
I recently asked readers to tell me why you hate taxes. Now that the tax deadline is almost here, if your taxes aren’t done and you are pulling your hair out, you can probably relate to some of the “I hate tax” reasons! For the rest of you, who have already filed, I’m sure you’re […]
All year long, we discuss various retirement planning topics that will have an impact on your taxes. Of course, once tax time rolls around, it’s easy to forget why we did something the way we did, or what we were trying to achieve. Let’s walk through the various retirement tax tips from last year and […]
Lending Club announced a new sign up bonus for IRAs. Obviously, if you need to fund an IRA for tax purposes this bonus could come in handy. It’s our Free Money Friday offer this week. Lending Club is offering a $100+ sign up bonus for IRAs. How to Get Your $100+ IRA Sign up Bonus […]
The Economic Policy Institute recently published the 2011 State of Working America’s Wealth and the data is fascinating. It’s also very timely, since many of us have seen our portfolios recover completely from the lows a few years ago, but we’re wondering how we stack up. Some of the highlights are obvious, including the impact […]
