I was searching for something recently and I came across the story of Brianna Karp. Basically, she lost her job in 2008, and ended up living in a trailer in a Wal-Mart parking lot. She was without electricity, and didn’t have the ability to take regular showers or prepare home-cooked meals. The article then tells […]
Archives for February 2011
A Life Of Their Own: Top 5 Cars That Were Built To Last
One father does research to find what vehicle will be the most reliable and dependable for his 16 year old son.
Improve Communication About Money In Your Marriage
One of the more difficult responsibilities of a husband or wife is to learn how to communicate with each other about money. I say it’s difficult because even the best of marriages can find they have challenges in this area from time to time. I often hear money is the leading cause of divorce and […]
Roth IRA Conversion Rules 2011
The Roth IRA conversion is still in effect. If you have been by my blog, you have probably seen that I have written numerous articles talking about the Roth IRA conversion. For 2010 there was a lot of hoopla about it, so I wanted to make sure that my readers and my clients had a […]
6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car
Your car can be one of the most costly assets you own. Lowering your mechanic bill and extending the value and life of your car isn’t difficult if you are a little proactive.
Taxes Are Going Up. Why Are Some People Seeing A Federal Income Tax Increase In 2011?
A few months ago I published what I thought the 2011 Federal Income Tax brackets might look like. At the time I thought that taxes may be going up because congress was having a hard time passing a tax package of any kind. Others were projecting that the rates were going to go up as […]
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
Ordering your debts can help you create a plan that will allow you to get out of debt faster, saving money in the process.
Why You Need To Hire A Tax Professional
Every year during tax season, many people consider whether they should hire a tax professional. They try to weigh the costs (money out of their pocket, time to travel to the preparer’s office, etc) and the benefits (assurance that their tax return was done correctly, time saved by not having to conduct research, etc). Below […]
