Don’t pay more than you have to in taxes; look for year-end deductions. I have no problem paying taxes (what the money is used for is the subject for another day), but that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay more?than I have to. Indeed, this is the time of year that I start casting about, …
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Before going to brick and mortar stores, consider shopping online. It’s true: My husband will likely buy something each day from now until about December 17th. He loves online shopping, and looking for deals. In fact, even though we don’t go out on Black Friday, he still spent a large chunk of time scouring the …
Do you earn more than you spend? How does your money mindset impact your thinking about earning more vs. spending less? One of the most common pieces of money advice is to spend less than you earn. Living within your means is, indeed, the foundation for successful finances. However, the phrase has always bothered me …
“Why don’t you have your own personal finance blog?” The most common question directed my way at the Financial Blogger Conference last month prompted to me to think seriously?about starting my own personal finance blog. I realize I’m going about this backward. Most staff writers in the PF blogosphere started their own blogs first. I’ve …
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