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American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account

American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!

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How To Prepare And File A 1099 For Contract And Freelance Workers

January 12, 2012

If you’ve paid contract or freelance workers more than $600 throughout the tax year, you are required to file a 1099-MISC. Here’s how.

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Save Money By Checking Auto Insurance Rates, Even If You Think You’ve Already Got A Good Deal

January 11, 2012

One mistake people make is to assume that their insurance rates are the best available, when they could be saving hundreds by switching.

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Do I Need To File A Tax Return? It Depends Upon A Variety Of Factors.

January 9, 2012

Most people, except for a few who don’t make enough, will need to file taxes. Even those who aren’t making enough may want to file. Here’s why.

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Lending Club Returns At 11.23% Despite My First Charged Off Loan

January 6, 2012

My Lending Club returns continued improving despite my account having it’s first charged off loan.

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3 Ways To Ensure A Fast Tax Refund

January 5, 2012

If you’re expecting a refund on your taxes this year, there are some things that you can do to ensure a quick refund.

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Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended For 2012

January 4, 2012

The payroll tax holiday was extended by Congress temporarily through February of 2012. Here’s what you can expect.

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Greed Pushed A Neighbor To Commit Insurance Fraud And Then Suicide

January 3, 2012

My wife’s parents had a neighbor who seemed successful, but recently he plead guilty to fraud and faked his own death. Greed never ends well.

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Take Time As A Family To Evaluate What You Accomplished Last Year

January 2, 2012

Welcome 2012! January of a new year offers all of us a clean slate. Many blogs have been rife with suggestions for how to start the New Year on the right foot and make changes for the better with finances and diet, among other things. It is important to set new goals for yourself in [...]

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Have A Safe And Happy New Year!

December 31, 2011

The year is coming to a close as I write this, and 2012 is quickly approaching. The new year is a time when we all celebrate new beginnings and a fresh start – something that we all need from time to time. So here’s to your new beginning! We’re going to be hosting a few [...]

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How To Brew An Inexpensive Single Cup Of Coffee With A Drip Cone Brewer

December 30, 2011

There are more frugal ways to get a great cup of coffee in the morning than heading to your local starbucks. Here’s how to brew your own single cup of coffee.

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Setting SMART Goals For The New Year, And Rewarding Yourself When You Meet Them

December 30, 2011

As we near the end of another year, inevitably you will begin to think about the next 12 months and what you want to achieve when it comes to your career, finances, fitness and relationships. I’m no exception, and in the coming weeks I’ll be reviewing my 2011 goals, seeing which ones have been achieved, and [...]

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