New Flexible Spending Account Strategy – Personal Finance Review
March 11, 2008
Every year I always scramble to try and spend my flexible spending account balance before the deadline. As it comes down to the wire I start looking for anything to spend the money on that meets the FSA guidelines. This year I ran across a promising strategy that should make it easier to clear out the […]
Tax Tips for Working With Your Accountant
March 9, 2008
Even if you hire someone to prepare your taxes, there is still work to be done to gather all the information your tax preparer needs. The tax return your accountant creates will only be as good as the information that you provide them. I think one of the biggest misconceptions about having someone else do […]
The Complete Guide to Prosper Review – Will Prosper.com Revolutionize America?
March 6, 2008
The first chapter in a new book about lending and borrowing on Prosper is entitled “How & Why Prosper.com Will Revolutionize America”. The book is called “The Complete Guide to Prosper” and is authored by Sean Bauer, a borrower, lender, and group leader on Prosper. It’s nice to see an author enthusiastic about the topic […]
Outsourcing My Taxes – Is the Price of Expert Tax Advice Worth the Cost?
March 4, 2008
This is the first year in my adult life that someone other than me will do our taxes. The revelation hit me about a month ago as I started gathering together all our tax documents. My college roommate, a CPA and a tax attorney, was looking for new business for his law firm. Why not […]
Meeting Blog Readers in Person – Personal Finance Review
March 2, 2008
One of the guys I shared a cab with on the way to the party I crashed in Vegas ended up being a reader of this site! He had an invitation, so we stood there and visited while I waited for clearance into the party. He works for a telecommunications company out East and has been […]
Save Money in Las Vegas – A Cheapskates Guide to Sin City
February 29, 2008
It’s easy to spend a lot of money in Las Vegas, unless of course you’re a cheapskate like me! Here are some of the ways I saved money during my recent conference in Vegas, listed in order of the biggest to smallest savings. Get a Free FlightI signed up for an NEW Business Gold Rewards Card(R) from […]
Tips to Cut Your Water Heating Costs
February 28, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy! Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 16% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water […]
Save Money with Energy Efficient Windows
February 27, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy! Windows can be one of your home’s most attractive features. Windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the winter. Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. During the summer, sunny windows make your air […]
Energy Tips for Heating and Cooling Your Home – Fireplaces, Thermostats, & Landscaping
February 26, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy! Yesterday I covered some heating and cooling tips for your home, today we’ll look at a few more. FireplacesWhen you cozy up next to a crackling fire on a cold winter day, you probably don’t realize that your fireplace is one of […]
Energy Tips for Heating and Cooling Your Home
February 25, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy! Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 61% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What’s more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together […]
