Turbo Tax is the most popular tax prep software there is among do-it-yourself tax filers. The makers of this package boldly claim (and guarantee) that if you use their software, your taxes will be done right, 100% of your calculations will be accurate and you’ll get the maximum refund possible – even if you have […]
Please Do Not Open A New IRA This Year
Do yourself a big favor and don’t open a new IRA this year. Don’t get me wrong. If you can fund a deductible IRA this year, it’s probably a good idea to do so. But even if you should fund an IRA, you should not open up a new one. Have I confused you? Sorry. […]
How Millennials Can Cash In On A Rich Future
The following is a guest post from Erin, founder of BrokeMillennial.com. She uses sarcasm and humor to explain basic financial concepts to her fellow millennials. Erin lives and works in NYC where she’s always looking to score — a deal. What is the greatest financial concern for people in their 20s? What are their unique […]
Sam Polk Interview – Wall Street Wealth Addict Gets Sober
A few weeks back, 3 different acquaintances emailed me Sam Polk’s New York Times article “For The Love Of Money”. They told me that if I did nothing else that day, I should read the post. I did read it and it blew me away. As it turns out, my pals weren’t the only ones […]
7 Good Ways To Make More Money That Work Fast
There are good ways to make more money and there are alternatives that aren’t so good. Those that enhance your life and give you more freedom are good. Those that rob you of joy and freedom…not so much. While you might think that the only way to make more money is to slave away harder […]
Should You Fix Your Car Or Replace It?
If you drive a car you have to deal with repair bills. It’s a fact of life. At what point do you throw in the towel and stop fixing your old clunker? How do you know if you should fix or replace your car? (You might find it interesting to read this post on when […]