Hope your taxes were in on Tuesday, because if not, you might be in trouble (especially if you are part of the $29 Billion dollars still owed to the government in Taxes). Does this mean H&R Block’s business slows down? I don’t think so, it won’t be quite as crazy as it has been lately, but all businesses have their ups and downs.
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One of the trends gaining a little traction right now is using prepaid debit as a replacement for a checking account. While a prepaid debit card can be useful in some cases, it might not always be the best way.
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Many stay at home parents are interested in earning a little extra money from home. If you are look for an easy way to make a little money on the side, Swagbucks can be the way to go.
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While they can be helpful when it comes finding a starting point, rules of thumb should be approached with a degree of skepticism.
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If you are trying to measure your financial progress, one way to keep track of how you are doing is to use your net worth as a metric.
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Our tax code is large and often confusing. One of the things you might be missing (intentionally or not) is what is known as the “use tax.”
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If you are a senior, here are some of your options when it comes to finding affordable health insurance.
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There are certain topics that make us uncomfortable. Weight and money are two of those subjects. So, when it comes down to it, would you rather tell people your real weight? Or discuss your income?
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Debt consolidation isn’t for everyone, and it’s no guarantee that you will be able to get rid of your debt effectively — especially if you fall prey to the following 3 pitfalls.
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Some Americans live paycheck to paycheck and even a relatively small unexpected expense can throw a budget into chaos. Here are a few strategies that should be used as a last resort to help you pay the rent.
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Last year about this time, I wrote about one of my favorite fights that I have most every year, and that is my fight to not pay banking fees. Some years I win the fight, some years I am forced to pay the exorbitant fees the banks wish I pay, can you guess what happened last year?
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This quote from John Wooden is something I remind my co-workers about often, and it is something to keep in mind when doing financial planning as well. John Wooden was the dean of College Basketball coaches in the U.S. but his simple theories on life live on in so many ways.
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One of the issues with new wealth is that it can provide you with a feeling of giddiness. Unfortunately, this wealth effect can lead to poor financial behaviors — and even to debt.
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