My car is for sale! The 100+ inches of snow finally melted and we listed my car today. I’ll be sad when it actually sells, but I know that we’ll be much happier with a car that our family actually fits comfortably in.
And now, the best of the personal finance articles this week:
Taxes
As we wind down to tax filing day you may be looking for additional deductions. Check out Overlooked Tax Deductions, A Photo Essay [1] for ideas! If you are running into problems filing, there are some Signs You May be a Victim of Tax-Related Fraud [2].
Identity Theft
- My Interview with United States Postal Inspector J. Krafels: All About Identity Theft [3] at Prime Time Money.
- Dealing With the (Possible) Theft of Your Personal Data [4] at Five Cent Nickel.
Investing
One of the biggest April Fools’ Day jokes I enjoyed this year was John Bogle Punks World, Admits Index Funds Aren’t Real [5]. I can’t even begin to image what investing would look like without index funds.
Very timely is the announcement by Vanguard to Launch Global Stock Index Fund [6]. This could make total market investing [7] completely hands off! Until then International Investing Teaches Us a Portfolio Diversification Lesson [8].
In another world of investing there are: Hedge Funds – Are We Missing Out? [9] I’ve never ventured into hedge funds… and I don’t know if I ever will, but it is great to learn about it.
Credit Cards
- Card Issuers Cut Limits, Lowering FICO Scores [10] at Frugal Dad.
- My Son Wants a Blue Sky AmEx [11] at Paid Twice.
Are We in a Recession?
If we are indeed in a recession, see Why a Recession Doesn’t Have To Hurt [12]. To handle your finances check out 100 Ways to Cope With Inflation and When Times are Tight: 168 Frugal Tips to Make Your Dollar Stretch [13]
More articles I enjoyed this week:
- 15 Ways to Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill [14] at Cash Money Life.
- brip blap getting zen things done [15] at Brip Blap.
- Mistakes I Have Made In Running A Business [16] at My Super-Charged Life.
- What do you think? Should you discuss finances with your children? [17] at Gather Little By Little.
- Some People Still Don’t Get It [18] at The Wisdom Journal.
- 5 Ways To Green Your Banking Habits at The Good Human.
- Book Giveaway: Every Family’s Business [19] at Million Dollar Journey.