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Should You Do Work for Family and Friends?

When you have your own business, especially one that provides a service, it is usually only a matter of time before friends and family come around, l[...] read more »
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Dave Ramsey Comments On My Post About His New House, His Debt Philosophy And Giving

Dave Ramsey recently built a new house and paid cash for it. I wrote about it, and a discussion quickly started, which Ramsey himself added to read more »
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How Credit Card Use Costs Everyone

When most of us think of the cost of using credit cards, we think of annual fees, interest charges and over the limit costs. Few of us think about th[...] read more »
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Tax Breaks For College Students and a Giveaway » JoeTaxpayer

My intro to a guest post on TurboTax' Blog - Tax Breaks for College students and my announcement of a TurboTax Premier Online ed giveaway. read more »
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Which is More Valuable: Tax Deduction or Tax Credit?

Do you know the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? See what they both are, how they affect your taxes, and which is more valuable. read more »
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I’m the Primary Breadwinner, Not a Sugar Mamma

Why can’t those of us who provide the main financial support for our families — whether we’re women or men — simply be “primary breadwinners”? read more »
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Coverdells VS. 529 Plans

With changes coming to Coverdell Education Savings Accounts in 2011, some parents are wondering if they should convert Coverdells to 529 plans. With [...] read more »
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Is your “Go to Hell” fund fully funded?

A "Go to Hell" fund is sufficient money in the bank to tell your boss where to go and how to get there and not leave your family destitute. I'm ce[...] read more »
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4 Reasons Why You Are Broke

A look at the main reasons why you are broke. read more »
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Watson Inc: My Big, Fat Trashy Home: The Fall of the McMansion

Your house is about 6,000 square feet, almost triple the size of the national average. It has all the bells and whistles. With a crib like this, how [...] read more »
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How Much is a College Degree Worth? [Infographic]

The following infographic shows the lifetime value of various levels of scholastic achievement, and related career information. read more »
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When a Department Store Credit Card Might Make Sense

Could you actually benefit from having a department store credit card? read more »
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Seasonal Sales: What to Buy in August and September

Now is a good time to shop seasonal sales on summer time items. read more »
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Top 30 Business Bloggers

A review of 30 business bloggers. I'm sure you'll recognize many, and a few to add to your regular reading. read more »
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Simple Sunday Roundup – Hall of Fame Edition :Simple Financial Lifestyle

As the NFL inducts their newest member into the NFL Hall of Fame. Many consider this class to be one of the best if not the best class ever inducted.[...] read more »
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