How Much Of My Annual Pay Should I Be Saving For Retirement?

January 31, 2011
How Much Of My Annual Pay Should I Be Saving?

There are several different viewpoints when it comes to how much annual pay you should be saving for retirement. This post examines those viewpoints, and talks about how people can prepare themselves.

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Breaking News: Personal Finance Blogger Makes Silly Financial Mistake

January 28, 2011
Money Mistakes

This past week I made a mistake, and it was a costly one. I’ve been writing personal finance blogs for 3 years now, and in that time I feel like I’ve learned quite a bit about personal finance. I’ve learned about the importance of investing early and often, about the power of compound interest, and [...]

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Prepaid Debit Cards Often Cost More Than Checking accounts

January 25, 2011
Prepaid Debit Cards Versus Checking Accounts

Checking accounts and debit cards have something in common: hidden fees that are meant to catch you off guard. If you are trying to figure out the option that has fewer fees, you will probably find that a checking account is cheaper. There are several reasons why. The Overdraft Factor Generally speaking, a normal user [...]

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Social Security Changes For 2011

January 21, 2011
Social Security Changes For 2011

Social Security has several important changes in 2011 that workers, new retirees and those who are already receiving benefits should know about.

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How You Can Pay Less For Insurance

January 20, 2011
Pay Less For Insurance

Too many people cancel their insurance when times are tough because they feel like they can’t afford it. Instead, they should consider the following tips for reducing their premiums – instead of canceling altogether.

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15 Simple Tips For Cheaper Car Insurance Rates

January 19, 2011
How To Get Cheaper Auto Insurance

Saving money on car insurance is easier than you think… with a little bit of self education. Here are 15 simple things you can do that will save you money, while better protecting your car and its occupants.

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Financial Infidelity: Do You Lie Or Keep Secrets About Money?

January 18, 2011
Do You Lie Or Keep Secrets About Money?

Recent studies have shown that the number of people committing financial infidelity is rising every year. Why do people lie about money, and keep money secrets?

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Changes To The Estate Tax Rates And Exemptions For 2011-2012

January 17, 2011
Estate Tax Reinstated

While the estate tax was re-instated for 2011 and 2012 after having lapsed in 2010, it comes back with a higher exemption and lower tax rate than was implemented previously.

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What Changes Will Happen To My Taxes On January 1st, 2011?

January 12, 2011
2011 Tax Changes

We’ve talked quite a bit on this site about the recent tax cut package that was passed, and some of the provisions that were included in the bill. One thing we haven’t done, however, is to look at all the changes that we can expect to see in 2011 for individual taxpayers. What tax changes [...]

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2011 Federal Income Tax Increase For Some Despite Tax Rate Extensions

January 10, 2011
2011 Federal Income Tax Increase

Despite the tax rates remaining essentially the same (except for some rate range increases due to inflation) some people will see a 2011 federal income tax increase due to expiring tax credits.

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30 Things Broke People Say (That Keep Them Broke)

January 7, 2011
Things Broke People Say

Most of us know someone who is broke, and sometimes the things they say and believe just don’t jive with reality. Here are some of the excuses, rationalizations and downright silly things broke people say.

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Where Can I Get Paper IRS Forms And Tax Publications?

January 6, 2011
Where Can I Get Paper IRS Forms And Tax Publications

With the advent of the internet and widely available free or affordable electronic filing options, the IRS has moved away from sending out paper tax packages every year as they used to. So if you want to file the old fashioned way, where can you get paper forms?

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