If you were impacted by Hurricane Irene, you may be eligible for disaster area tax relief. The IRS is providing disaster relief to individuals and businesses in certain states and counties in the form of a tax extension to give people a little more time to put their finances in order after the devastation caused […]
5 Reasons to Get Out of Debt
Posted byWe talk a lot about saving and investing around here. And we also kind of assume that if you have any debt you are trying to get rid of it. But I know there’s lots of people out there who just haven’t taken the plunge and made the commitment to getting rid of debt once and […]
How Much Do Reality TV Stars Get Paid?
Posted byReality television covers almost every aspect of life now, from busting the rat infestation in New York City (fittingly named Rat Busters NYC) and Ghost Hunting on International Ground to following the dating lives of sub-celebs. They have even managed to cram cameras into hoarder’s homes to catch a glimpse of what it would be […]
If you’re still mourning the loss of your Schwab 2% Card, it’s time to start building up your supply of replacement cards. You’ll definitely want to take advantage of this new offer from Citi for the rotating 5% cash back categories and a $300 sign up bonus. The $300 cash bonus from Citi Dividend is […]
TradeMonster Review
Posted byAs you know, we’re big fans of a total market approach to investing and tend to use index funds rather than trading actively. However, we also like ETFs as part of our overall portfolio. Since ETFs are traded on the stock market daily, a low-cost brokerage like tradeMONSTER can be a great way to include […]
Credit Scores: VantageScore vs Fico
Posted byMost people are very familiar with the three credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—either because they have taken a loan out, purchased a home, or know that they should be checking their credit reports from each of these agencies once a year. On top of these credit reports, there is the FICO score, which is your […]
It’s Free Money Friday! Next up on the list of categories to maximize cash back: the cable/satellite bill! I went through my stack of credit cards and stumbled on a Chase Ink card that I got a long time ago (it was a replacement for a different card, but I don’t remember which one) but […]
Time to Replace the Schwab 2% Card?
Posted byAre the rumors true? Is the Schwab 2% Cash Back Credit Card ending it’s run in my wallet? Earlier this week, rumors surfaced that service reps began leaking the details of the end of the Schwab 2% card. If it’s true, the Schwab card will convert to a 1% cash back card with a $75 […]
Will the Payroll Tax Cut Be Extended?
Posted byThe 2011 Payroll Tax Cut is set to expire at the end of this year. Based on the current state of our economy, will the payroll tax cut will be extended for another year? Will we see a payroll tax cut 2012? The Payroll Tax Cut The payroll tax cut, also called the payroll tax […]
Financial Advice for Pro Athletes
Posted byI’m sitting at home watching an NFL pre-season game. Growing up in Texas, football was a big part of my high-school life, even though I’m a little embarrassed to say I don’t always understand the game… Every time I watch what amounts to a bunch of people mostly my age or younger beating each other […]