Tax Forms, Tax Brackets, Tax Credits, Tax Softare, and More!
February 6, 2009
Tax season is approaching and most people are starting to think about filing their tax returns (except some politicians like Tom Daschle and Timothy Geithner). Tax Tips and Resources We’ve been putting together some tax tips to help make it easier for you to prepare and file your taxes this year and wanted to review […]
7 Things Your Insurance Company or Agent Won’t Tell You
February 5, 2009
Here’s a list of things your insurance company and agent may fail to explain to you unless you probe them for information. 1) When they say everything is covered, everything isn’t covered. What they mean is everything is covered unless specifically excluded or limited in the policy. 2) If you have any type of large […]
How Hard Would You Work to Find Your Perfect Job?
February 3, 2009
Job searching can be a lot of work. While putting together a career portfolio and coming up with ways to make your job better or finding a better job takes a lot of time and planning it’s well worth the reward. But how about creating your own job? Figuring out the things you enjoy the most about […]
My Simple Solution for Getting in Shape
February 1, 2009
Getting in shape isn’t just a matter of being healthy and feeling good, it can have a big impact on your wallet as well. I’ve been getting some big medical bills from the end of last year when I ran into some health issues, which could have been avoided had I been taking care of […]
Customer Service Secret Weapon Revealed!
January 31, 2009
Are you sick of navigating phone menus and hearing the recorded voice say, “Due to unexpectedly high call volumes your wait time is approximately 5 minutes”? Well for some businesses there’s a new, simple way that you can ask them questions and advice online. The list of companies below are some examples of businesses that are […]
Insurance Claim Tips for Filing a Property or Auto Claim
January 30, 2009
Filing a homeowner or auto insurance claim can be a frustrating experience. Many times you may not get the maximum amount you should for a claim because you’re scared, complacent, or confused about the filing process. Today I’ll share with you some of what I learned as a former claims adjuster. The first piece of […]
Economic Stimulus Package – What Does It Mean To You?
January 28, 2009
What does the latest economic stimulus package mean to you? There won’t be a 2009 economic stimulus check so if we won’t be getting money in the mail, how will we be impacted? I’m not an economist so I won’t waste your time arguing the pros and cons of tax breaks vs. increased spending; I’ll leave […]
Insurance Policies 101 – Understanding Insurance Policies and Claims
January 28, 2009
Insurance is one of the financial products bought regularly that most people do not understand. Whether it’s health, life, homeowner’s, or auto insurance, most people buy a policy and file it away without fully reading it. This is one of the major reasons why so many people feel screwed over by insurance companies when it […]
Renting Movies Online with Blockbuster and Netflix
January 27, 2009
Renting movies online was the topic of a piece on NPR yesterday that covered the cost of going to the movie theater vs renting movies. “Trading down” was the term they used to describe the increase in the number of people who were renting movies from Netflix or Blockbuster in order to save money on […]
We Will Recover
January 27, 2009
With news of Bloody Monday, people are asking when the economic slump end will end, even as some economists are saying it will get much worse before it gets better. While no one knows how extensive the damage will be, one thing is for sure, we will recover. Will things be the same? Certainly not. […]
