Quick Money Saving Tip
Christmas is over, but the bills might not all be gone. Plus, Uncle Sam is going to want his kickback, that’s taxes to you and me, by April. Throw in a recession, and it is probably a good idea to...
View ArticleFree or Big Discount Software When You Buy TurboTax TaxACT or other Tax Software
I’ve been meaning to get a big comprehensive review of the various deals available on TurboTax, TaxACT, and other tax preparation programs, but frankly, there are so many and they are changing so fast...
View ArticleIs Refurbished or Remanufactured a Good Deal?
Sometimes people ask me questions that aren’t exactly my area of specialty. While saving money by buying a refurbished or remanufactured product is technically about spending and personal finance,...
View ArticleMoney Saving Tips and Tricks for the Whole Family
The recession might be ending soon, depending upon which economists and other financial forecasters you believe. But, that doesn’t mean that people aren’t still looking to save money. In fact, if...
View ArticlePrinting Tax Returns TurboTax or TaxCut
Whether you waited until the last minute or filed months ago, there is one last 2009 tax tips and tricks that you need to follow. Print out a copy of your tax return from your TurboTax software or...
View ArticleSafely Earn More Interest on Your Money
I am always a bit curious when I read a cover story headline like the one on Kiplinger Magazine this month. It says 18 Ways To Earn 5% or More On Your Money. A lot of readers will make an assumption...
View ArticleWhat Is The Difference Between UTMA and UGMA?
UTMA and UGMA are very similar. Both are uniform code proposals adopted by the individual states. Like other uniform codes (the uniform building code is a common one, for example) these work by...
View ArticleNot Cashing Savings Bonds to Avoid Taxes
For the most part, I typically assume that people who have misinformation came by it honestly. Usually, they didn’t quite understand fully what they read or were told. After all, one of the trickiest...
View ArticleUS Savings Bonds Series E Savings Bonds
US Saving Bonds and World War II Bonds issued by the US Government are low-risk investments issued in order to finance the national debt. There are numerous types of Government bonds. Each bond has...
View ArticleWhen Will My Savings Interest Rates Go Up?
Waiting for your bank or credit union to raise the interest rate they pay you on your savings or money market accounts? Don’t hold your breath. Better Savings Interest Rates While the Fed kept...
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