What is Earned Income Credit?
January 29, 2008
A couple of years ago, I did my taxes and mailed it to the IRS. Fortunately, I was going to get a refund. Any amount is better than having to send Uncle Sam an additional check. However, when the check came in the mail, I was shocked to discover the refund was even more than […]
Tax Rebates, Economic Stimulus, and Recession – Personal Finance Review
January 27, 2008
I was a little hasty in announcing free money for all earlier in the week, I guess I’ve forgotten my classes on US government. The tax rebate was passed by the House of Representatives but still has to make it through the Senate, where it may see some changes. Anyhow, the economy, how to stimulate […]
Tips for Choosing an Accountant or Tax Preparer
January 26, 2008
For my personal needs, tax preparation software works fine. I answer the questions; plug in some numbers; and presto, I send my taxes off into cyberspace. But, when tax issues are complicated, you might want to seek the aid of a professional. Here are some tips that have been shared with me over the years: […]
Keep Track of Your Home Business Income with Microsoft Office Accounting Express
January 24, 2008
Last week I mentioned how to earn extra money in 2008. Now, you might want to know how to keep track of the extra money you earn. After two kids and a divorce, I went back to college to get an English degree. I got the diploma, but I also acquired a LOT of debt. […]
Personal Finance Review – Market Turmoil Edition
January 23, 2008
Markets are down, what should we do? My best advice is to tune it out. It may be hard to do since it’s all over the news but for my part I’m just going about business as usual. Let’s look at what others are saying about the tough economic times: The Digerati Life has a video […]
How to Get a Free Credit Report
January 22, 2008
If you are interested in purchasing a home, buying a car, or getting a loan for any reason, your lender is going to ask you for the information necessary to get a credit report. Depending on the results of the report, you will be able to obtain a loan or be rejected. So, if you […]
What Tax Preparation Software Makes the Job Less Taxing?
January 19, 2008
The answers to the question may be different for you, but this is solely based on my experience with tax preparation software. First, if you go into any store that sells computer software, you will see tax preparation boxes littering the shelves at this time of year. Everyone wants to make a stressful process a […]
How to Earn Extra Money in 2008
January 16, 2008
I just got done watching a news program that said consumer spending is up only because people have been charging like crazy. I believe it! I can personally attest to the fact that if you charge it today, watch out for tomorrow. Someday, the bill is going to come. Unfortunately, the paycheck can only stretch […]
How to Make Sure You Get What’s Coming to You at Tax Time
January 15, 2008
Whenever tax time rolls around, I still see my mother sitting at the kitchen table with all sorts of forms, receipts, and scraps of paper in piles encircling her. She was the mathematician in the family. If my dad had done the taxes, he probably would have tried to deduct something that wasn’t allowed. So, […]
How to Choose a Charity
January 14, 2008
Choosing a charity should be easy. You find a cause you support, and you send you in your check. However it is a little more complicated than simply picking a group for your donation. Unfortunately, like everything else in this world, unscrupulous people are out there taking advantage of kind hearted individuals. For example, anybody […]
