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Tax Tip #11: Billions of Dollars Are Waiting To Be Claimed From the 2004 Tax Year
There are 1.2 billion dollars in tax refunds waiting to be claimed from the 2004 tax year. This surplus exists because approximately 1.3 million people did not file a tax return for that period. And more than half of those tax payers will receive more than $500. There is a three-year window to claim your…
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Riding Financial Panic with a List and a Smile
Last week I was on the phone with a friend, and it seemed to me that out of nowhere she said, ‘œGosh, you sound really panicky about money lately. I mean, really panicky.’ I was miffed and quickly denied it. But when I hung up the phone, I realized that I shouldn’t BS myself. Yes,…
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Free Debt Reduction at a Price
I had read a question a while ago that asked if anyone had tried many of the ‘debt into wealth’ programs that are sold via radio, tv and online. I initially gave my own following response: I think you will find that most “gurus” end up advocating the following steps in some fashion: 1. Stop…
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Funds to Form a Family: Adoption process begins. And so does the check writing.
‘œHowever motherhood comes to you, it’s a miracle.’ ‘“ Valerie Harper, adoptive parent There’s a saying that, ‘œLove makes a family.’ Money sometimes makes a family on top of all that love. Or at least a deposit of $4,000 begins the process. Technically, it’s labeled a ‘œretainer’ and we wrote the check on Saturday morning…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Now With A Drag Queen!
That is all. To start off, Flexo asks the readers how they handle personal spending in money-merged relationships. The comments have an amazing variety of answers. (Read it it Consumerism Commentary) Steve examines the psychology and motivation behind dwelling on an upbringing of poverty. (Read it at brip blap) As a big fan of…
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Ten Money Questions for Dr. Susan Love
When Olivia’s ‘œCruise for Our Cause‘ heads to the Caribbean on March 30, 2008 it will be the first cruise experience dedicated to breast cancer, women’s health awareness and research funding. So it’s timely that we catch up with Dr. Susan Love, President and Medical Director of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. Her name…
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Tipping Etiquette: Do You Tip on Tax?
I have always tipped on the total bill and it wasn’t till starting this series that I learned that there are people who don’t. Of all the things people say you’re not supposed to tip on this loophole made the most convincing argument. First off, a little restaurant economics, and Vixen, feel free to correct…
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Sleeping With Money: Alice and Tasha Moving In Together on The L Word
In Episode 11 of The L Word, we get a short but powerful glimpse into money and relationships. As Tasha and Alice start house and apartment hunting it becomes quite clear that communication and an understanding of each other’s money styles is lacking. To make matters worse I’m not so sure they share the same…
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Photo Documentary Micro Economy
So the economy is slowing down. Even after ten years with a General Motors dealership in Northern Minnesota my dad was the least senior employee and first in line to be laid off. Entrepreneurship is taking a hit too I think. Here is a photo documentary of the economy in my neighborhood where three shops…
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How to save money on your prescription medications.
‘œHealth care is a ‘˜luxury good”. ‘“ Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. Here’s the health care hint of the week: use a pill splitter. This tip and others courtesy of RN Central’s post on how to: Get Better, Cheaper Health Care without Insurance (25 Tips, Tricks and Resources). It’s actually a pretty comprehensive list of ideas and…
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