Watch Your Bills
I recently found issues on my two monthly utility bills that required calls into the customer service centers for both companies. Had I not kept a close eye on my bills, I could have lost a lot of money.
Spend Mindfully
Manage your credit, debt, and budget through thoughtful and purposeful spending.
Daily Money Saving Tip
I am on an unpaid leave of absence due to the birth of my daughter last spring. I was given a very generous leave of absence (14 months!). I am using this as a trial run to see if we can live without my salary so that I may stay home when my kids are little. As a result, I have to question every single purchase every day.
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Accounting for Stock Sales: New Rules to Confuse
The IRS has made some changes to the rules for capital gains taxes on the sale of investments. The terms FIFO and LIFO might confuse you, but luckily you have me to explain them to you.
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I Cut the Cord – No More Cable
Over the last few months, I kept debating on getting rid of cable. I rarely watched it. I spent a ton of money on it. What was the real reason? I was just throwing money away. Well, the time has come. Goodbye Comcast. It was nice horrible being your customer.
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Important Interest Rates That Impact You
If you are getting a loan, or have a credit card, or have money in a bank account, or partake in any number of other financial activities, you have seen the term interest rate thrown around. Interest rates are one of the most important financial concepts, and understanding where they come from is important to your financial future.
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The National Debt and Taxes – A Solution
I like to think of the government as a giant, non-profit business. Every single American is a customer. As customers, the government’s job is to keep us happy. As a business it is responsible for keeping itself “profitable” and viable for the future.
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