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Tuesday, January 31st, 20121. Tax Breaks that Expired in 2012 Write-offs for sales/state income tax has expired. That means those with state income taxes have to pay tax on that money twice? 2. Stop Buying Stuff & Refurbish Things Interesting ways to re-use old things. For the author, it serves two purposes: saving money and allowing her to have “new” [...]
Ten for Tuesday, January 22, 2012
Tuesday, January 24th, 20121. Interesting thoughts on “7 habits of extremely frugal people” One disagreement – I don’t think making your own bread is really “free.” There are costs involved in all of these (even if it is only time costs). Some of those costs are worth it when you are trying to save money, but some may [...]
Ten for Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010Hope you are having a great week. Here is this week’s Ten for Tuesday: 1. College graduates need to handle student loans wisely. 2. The best college values. 3. Holidays . . . Money . . . Love . . . and the budget. Larry: don’t buy electronics! 4. VIDEO: Should I save for retirement [...]
Ten for Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, November 18th, 2010This roundup is for you, Stacey. Enjoy. 1. A shoppers guide to Black Friday. 2. The true cost of bottled water versus tap water. We buy Ozarka water because the water has no taste. Water should not have a taste. 3. Five ways to spruce up Thanksgiving without messing up your budget. 4. Cap from [...]
Ten for Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9th, 20101. If your goal is a job, don’t try these six crazy job search ideas. 2. The 50/30/20 Budget. Needs/Wants/Savings. They left out tithing/charity. 3. Here are six frugal tips from billionaires. A billionaire driving a 15-year old truck. Why? 4. Financial advisors show poor market timing. 5. Investment pitches to avoid. General advice but [...]
Ten for Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! 1. Why Economy’s Growth Isn’t Easing Unemployment. “A growth rate of 5 percent or higher is needed to put a major dent in the nation’s 9.6 percent unemployment rate.” 2. Kirk Kinder: Why My Wife Will No Longer Shop at Target. Regardless, I can’t imagine going to Walmart over Target. Our [...]
Ten for Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010We’re cruising through October. I celebrated my 41st birthday last Friday. FORTY-ONE! Crazy if you ask me. My wife bought me the new Kindle along with a really cool cover with a built-in light. Very nice. I’m nearly through reading my first book on it and so far I really like it. Enough about me. [...]
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