Personal Finance Week in Review – Yardwork Edition

Now that Spring is here the yardwork calls. I mowed our grass for the first time this season on Friday and then teamed up with a few neighbors yesterday to rent a power rake and do some spring cleaning on our yards. It seems silly to spend so much time and money on just maintaining […]

Always Ask for a Discount

I just ran across a new site called Tricks of the Trade that collects and shares “nifty occupational secrets”. People who have gained inside knowledge by working in a certain industry share their tips with the world. A recent tip from an anonymous hotel manager is a good addendum to my post Ten Ways to […]

Why it Sucks to Work For Chrysler

We all make bad decisions. DaimlerChrysler is trying to break free from its 1998 decision to merge with the Chrysler Corporation and is looking for buyers for the Chrysler assets. While CEOs and private equity groups try to determine the best way to turn a buck from the game of hot potato with Chrysler, the […]

Is the Turbo Tax Estimated Taxes Product Worthwhile?

I received an email from Intuit today notifying me of a service they provide called Turbo Tax Estimated Taxes that is supposed to be a “quick, easy, and accurate way to calculate and pay your quarterly estimated taxes online”. I’m just now getting ready to make my first estimated payment for my small business and […]

How Do You Hold a Debt Intervention?

Thanks everyone for your feedback on the credit card debt vs. emergency fund post from yesterday. The consensus seemed to be that not paying down the credit card debt was foolish but with the caveat that the couple should address the spending problem that amassed the 10K debt in the first place. Another common suggestion […]

How to Get the Promotion You Deserve

We all know a thing or two about unrewarded effort. The fastest way to get a promotion you’ve earned or a position you want is to be pro-active about the process. I’ve followed the steps below and it’s netted me four promotions in seven years on the job. 1) Determine Expectations Identify the goals for […]

Should You Use Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

If you had $10,000 of credit card debt and $10,000 in an emergency fund would you use the emergency fund money to pay down your debt? My wife’s co-worker likes to spend money. She and her husband have accumulated a $10,000 credit card bill that they just can’t seem to pay off. The wife would […]

Tax Deduction Baby!

I started working on our family’s tax return last night and answered yes to the question in Turbo Tax about dependents for the first time. Of course, our son is more than just a tax deduction to us, he’s also a good excuse to leave work early! Just kidding, being a parent is a wonderful, […]

The Law of Attraction + Pursuit of Happyness = Realizing Your Dreams

You attract into your life whatever you think about; your thoughts determine your destiny. That is the key premise of the Law of Attraction as I remember it after watching The Secret last fall. Unfortunately, it seems the results promised from relying solely on the Law of Attraction are full of hyperbole that could potentially […]

Carnival of Money Stories #8

Welcome to the carnival of Money Stories! An event that shares stories about money in our lives deserves an interesting presentation. Alas, the flu has descended on our household and put the kibosh on plans for a more creative approach so I apologize in advance for the InstaCarnvial below. Enjoy the stories! Business Ybother presents […]

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