No matter how passive or aggressive you are when it comes to filing your tax return, please avoid IRS audit flags. You hate paying taxes and you’re certainly not alone. But don’t go too far. Some people take “tax relief” too far! The IRS reported that $30 billion is lost every year due to tax […]
Going Back To Work In 45 Days
If you are thinking of going back to work after an extended hiatus I have some pleasant news. Despite a sputtering economy, you can absolutely find a good job in less than 45 days. And if you think you are over the hill, don’t sweat it. The following techniques are especially well suited to those […]
How To Help Aging Parents Keep Their Finances Safe
If you have aging parents, how do you help them safeguard their life savings? Even if your parents are in good shape now, don’t think this won’t ever be a problem for you. Here’s a frightening fact. One out of two people age 85 or older have Alzheimer’s according to Investor’s Business Daily. That being […]
How and When to File for a Tax Extension – And Why It’s a Bad Idea
It’s easy to file for a tax extension – but, as you’ll see, you should do everything in your power to file your taxes on time. Don’t file for an extension if you can help it. The penalties for late filing really get costly. First, the easy part. Let’s discuss how it’s done. The benevolent […]
H&R Block At Home Software Review – Is This Really A Diamond in the Rough?
More and more people are doing their own taxes these days. If you are interested in joining their ranks, there are 3 main software products to choose from; TurboTax, TaxACT and H&R Block at Home 2014. What follows is my personal in depth review of H&R Block’s At Home to see if this is the […]
Multiple Checking Accounts Budgeting Made Simple
It’s hard enough to follow your finances if you have one checking account. When you have multiple checking accounts the process becomes geometrically more difficult – until today. I’m about to share a system that will help you track your spending for free in about 15 minutes a month regardless of how many checking accounts […]