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Should allowance be tied to chores?

Posted by CanadianFinance 440 days ago, popular 439 days ago (http://retirehappyblog.ca)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: allowance money parenting chores
Some parents think tying allowance to chores is wrong while others think it's right. There are pros and cons to both theories so what's the solutio[...] read more »
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Some Things Charlie Sheen Taught Me About Money

Posted by bigcajunman 440 days ago (http://www.canajunfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: humor money warlock
OK, so I have tried to jump on the hypersonic bandwagon that is the Charlie Sheen quotation express, and have come up with another odd idea, what is [...] read more »
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Making Separate Accounts Work as a Married Couple

Posted by MMarquit 441 days ago (http://www.depositaccounts.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking couple finances
Sometimes, as a married couple, it is a better idea to keep your finances separate. Realize, though, that even in these situations it is important to[...] read more »
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Should You Use Inheritance to Pay off Debt

Posted by jeffrose 442 days ago, popular 441 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt
At the initial meeting, the question came up: should we use some of the inheritance money to pay off the debt? Now I am sure that this is not the fir[...] read more »
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How to Get a Tax Rebate

Posted by MMarquit 454 days ago, popular 453 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: money tax rebate tax refund
If you had too much withheld from your paycheck, or paid more in quarterly taxes than you owe to the government, then you are due a rebate. But how d[...] read more »
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Your Roster Number is Your Credit Score

Posted by jeffrose 455 days ago, popular 455 days ago (http://www.youtube.com)
Category: Videos | Tags: credit score
When it comes to your financial life, your roster number is your credit score. A lot of people don't realize how important and how vital your credit[...] read more »
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10 Tips for Living and Working Abroad

Posted by clariity 455 days ago, popular 455 days ago (http://blog.clariity.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: living abroad
The following are a few points to consider when dreaming of and planning for your international experience. read more »
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Should You Rollover Your 401k Into an IRA?

Posted by jeffrose 455 days ago, popular 455 days ago (http://www.youtube.com)
Category: Videos | Tags: 401k rollover
Still not sure whether you should roll your old 401k into an IRA? Here's some more tips to consider. read more »
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How To File Your Taxes Electronically

Posted by jeffrose 459 days ago, popular 459 days ago (http://blog.clariity.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: efile taxes
The days of filing paper tax returns are quickly passing us by. In fact, every year more people file their taxes electronically and the IRS no longer[...] read more »
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What Happens When You File Your Tax Return Late

Posted by jeffrose 469 days ago, popular 468 days ago (http://blog.clariity.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: filing taxes late
April 15 is looming right around the corner and we all know what that means- time to file your taxes. read more »
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7 IRA Changes That You Must Know for 2011

Posted by jeffrose 477 days ago, popular 477 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: roth ira traditional ira
Changes for the IRA's of 2011. read more »
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Fico 8 Credit Score – Credit Scoring Might Get Harder

Posted by MMarquit 494 days ago, popular 493 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit score fico fico 8
The FICO 8 model is catching on more widely, and you can expect to see some changes in what is important to your credit score. According to myFICO.co[...] read more »
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FSA Changes (Flexible Spending Account) Plan Updates 2011

Posted by MMarquit 496 days ago, popular 495 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: fsa income money
January 1, 2011 marked the beginning of new rules governing OTC medications and debit card use with the FSA. The new rules don’t change what’s eligib[...] read more »
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New Federal Income Tax Rates Schedule for 2011 - READ THIS FIRST!

Posted by jeffrose 498 days ago, popular 497 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: federal tax rates
The passing of the Tax Relief Act of 2010 has signed in the law the proposed extension of the current tax rate schedule for the coming two years. Thi[...] read more »
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2011 Energy Tax Credits for Home Improvements

Posted by jeffrose 498 days ago, popular 497 days ago (http://www.goodfinancialcents.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: tax credits
The 2011 energy tax credit is decidedly lacking in benefits. The credit was just a small part of the larger tax deal that was finally brokered betwee[...] read more »
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