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January 29, 2011January 29, 2011

A Nifty Tool to Ease Health Care Expenses

Even if your company doesnâ€™t make much money (and mine doesnâ€™t), you can start to write off expenses associated with the work you do. One of the most useful write-offs I get through my company is through my Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Read more [...]

January 28, 2011

Dealing with Zombie Bank Fees

The banks have made it quite clear that no matter what the government does to try to reign in their penchant for nickel-and-diming us all to death, they will do everything they can to continue to charge silly fees. Read more [...]

January 26, 2011January 26, 2011

Get a Deduction for College Tuition

Quick Tip: If you're thinking of going back to school to acquire or improve job skills, you can deduct the cost of tuition and books from your taxes. This applies to both college-aged and older students. Read more [...]

January 21, 2011

Tip: Taxes and Unemployment Benefits

If you are one of those who has no job and is fortunate enough to still have unemployment benefits, you have the option to have 10% of your check withheld for tax purposes. Read more [...]

January 13, 2011

Saving Money, Saving Time

What are you trying to save? Most of us want to save money, but thinking in those terms is not sufficient. You want to save time as well. Read more [...]

January 12, 2011January 12, 2011

Make Your Own Laundry Soap

This liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons, so you might want to consider doing this with some friends and splitting the results if this is more soap than you can comfortably store. Read more [...]

January 10, 2011

A New Wrinkle for Cell Phones

One of the things, I love, love, love about technology is what it can do for people who don't have a lot of money. Yes, computers are expensive, but new web savvy devices cost less than a desktop computer or laptop used to, and the price of laptops also continues to fall. You need an email address? It's free. Read more [...]