I can’t tell you how many times recently I have been caught without something I needed. I don’t have a car and rely on public transportation and/or walking to get me anywhere I need to go. While it works most of the time, getting anywhere requires a little bit of planning – not great if […]
Buried in Snow I think this is the first blizzard we’ve had where almost all of our information came via social media. It’s obviously different than when I was a kid and we would wake up early and listen for school closings on the radio. These days, we get a tweet about school closings, our […]
Apps for the iPhone or the iPad can run anywhere from $0.99 to $20+ (I found one that is a whopping $999.99) and people are making good income off of creating applications that elevate your phone to a concierge service, game system, and all around personal assistant. But did you know about all of the […]
How Important is the Best Preschool?
Posted byWe, like almost all parents, always believed in offering our children the very best when it comes to education, even though we have differing views on how much college we’ll pay for. Our First Preschool Experience For the past 3 years we’ve sent our oldest son to the best Reggio preschool in the county, and […]
Sony $100 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byToday we have a great Free Money Friday offer, especially for those who are eyeing some Sony products! How to Get Your $100 Sony Gift Card Sign up for the SonyCard Visa from Capital One. Make a purchase with the card. You’ll get 10,000 bonus points, which you can redeem for products or a $100 […]
The 2015 tax calculator is here! Do you want to get an estimate of how much your tax refund will be before you file? We just updated the 2015 tax calculator with the current tax brackets, credits, deductions, and everything else you’ll need to estimate your tax refund before the tax deadline. How to Use […]
5 Helpful Android and iPhone Tax Apps
Posted byTax apps. Technology never ceases to amaze me. My husband’s younger siblings run their entire lives on their iPhones, so it’s only natural that the younger generation will also prepare their taxes on their smartphones. And that year has arrived; the first tax filing app is now available! In my quest to appear young and […]
Are You a Victim of Lifestyle Inflation?
Posted byIn the personal finance world, you hear about lifestyle inflation all the time. You should figure that if you were making it on your old salary, most if not all of a raise should go to savings/investments. Instead, those who are victims of lifestyle inflation find their “needs†creeping up right along with their paycheck. […]
2011 Tax Refund Status
Posted byWhen filing tax returns, the second question everyone asks is “How long does it take to get my tax refund back?” Of course, the first question everyone asks is “How much is my refund?” Update: For your tax refund status for the current year see 2012 tax refund status. IRS Tax Refund Schedule Here is […]
I found my wallet! Just as I suspected, our daughter hid it. This time, she figured the laundry room was a great hiding place; at least it wasn’t the trash! Now, I’m tempted to put one of those Little Buddy tracking devices on both my keys and my wallet for the future! Then, every time […]