Monthly Archives: February 2010
Have You Ever Paid Stupid Tax?
If you’re a fan of Dave Ramsey you often hear people call into his radio show, telling Dave their stories of paying stupid tax. It’s basically just money that people have essentially thrown away because they didn’t know any better. Some examples of stupid tax are: * Someone leased a car only to end up … Continue reading
How to Maximize Your Tax Refund
One of my favorite places to go and get financial advice is Joe Sangl’s web site. He is the Pastor of Financial Planning at my church and travels around the country teaching seminars on money. He recently wrote about maximizing your tax refund and I wanted to share it with you. Before You Spend It, … Continue reading
Lies Tax Preparers Tell and What to do Before Hiring One
We’re in the heart of tax season. Tax preparation companies are probably popping up in strip malls all over your town. While many of them offer a useful service and do their job well, some may be spreading lies just to get your business. Do these sound familiar? You can get your tax refund immediately. … Continue reading
Saving For A Rainy Day
In today’s tough economy it can be difficult to put away some cash and keep it there. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate in December was 4.8 percent, up from 4.5 percent in November. The personal saving rate is calculated by subtracting what Americans spend from … Continue reading
Good Idea or Bad Idea: Starting a Business With Friends
My friends and I are working on starting a business. While I am excited about this new opportunity, I am also nervous about the fact that it could put stress on our friendship. I certainly don’t want to lose any friendships because of a business deal, but at the same time I’m excited about the … Continue reading
Make a Tax Mistake? Lots of People Do
We often hear about people who don’t pay their taxes, but what about the people who pay too much? According to statistics, 2.2 million taxpayers over-payed their taxes by $1 billion! Could that be you? If you’ve ever opted to take standard deductions rather than itemized deductions it could be. Or perhaps you learned about … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Cleaning Supplies, Free Food, Free Laundry Detergent
It’s the last Friday of February. Spring is around the corner so why not celebrate the arrival of new life and warmer weather with some freebies? We’ve even got some freebies that will help you with spring cleaning! Free Swiffer Starter Kit: Have a business? Register as a Proctor and Gamble Professional and you can … Continue reading
5 Quick Cures for Spring Home Updates
Sick of winter yet? For many this winter has seemed like that pesky cough you can’t get rid of. It just keeps coming back. Since March is approaching and that means Easter, sunshine and daffodils, many of us are starting to get antsy for spring. While the weather outside may be all winter, try bringing … Continue reading
Supporting Local Business with The 3/50 Project
About a year ago Cinda Baxter wrote a blog post about the importance of supporting local businesses. Soon that idea blossomed into what is now The 3/50 Project. Here’s the lowdown: 3: Think of three local businesses that you love. What would happen if they shut down? Make a commitment to stop into those stores … Continue reading
Will Your Job Disappear?
A recent article on Yahoo! Hot Jobs listed job sectors that aren’t so hot. In fact, these ten industries are experiencing significant declines and many of these jobs are expected to disappear over the next eight years. 1. Department stores: Projected to drop 10.2 percent of the 1.56 million jobs they had in 2008. 2. … Continue reading