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Getting a tax refund: mental ploy with forced savings
‘œNext to being shot at and missed, nothing is really quite as satisfying as an income tax refund. ‘“ F.J. Raymond It’s refund time which happens to be my favorite money moment of year. Why? I’ve always received a refund’¦ big refunds, little refunds, and just about every amount in between. In the past twenty…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Now With Girl Rock…
…oh, no, wait. This roundup has always had girl rock. I, however, have done literally nothing this week but listen to Missy Higgins, so I don’t have any charming or clever stories to tell you except that you should go check it out. (“Where I Stood,” “Secret,” and “The Wrong Girl.”) Favorite article…
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Subscribe: our RSS is back to full feed mode
Once again, our Syndication Feed is available in full feed mode. So if you’re in love with your Google Reader and don’t have time to visit a lot of sites, then RSS in full feed mode might be just the ticket! Subscribe here. Feel free to sign up for our newsletter while you’re at it.…
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Health Insurance for the Self-Employed: Navigating the Wild Waters
While I have been flying solo in my business full time for a number of months now, the time has come for me to find health benefits. I knew it was going to be a complicated process, but the last few weeks have left my head spinning in a way I haven’t experienced since my…
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Ten Money Questions for Chance Mitchell & Justin Nelson
Chance Mitchell and Justin Nelson are co-founders of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Since 2002, the NGLCC is the only national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the economic opportunities and advancements of the LGBT business community. Chance and Justin provide a personal and professional perspective on the almighty dollar. Enjoy! 1.…
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Sleeping With Money: Which Partner Moves?
In traditional marriages, there is often a give and take between man and wife regarding whose career takes priority at any given time. More often than not, especially historically, it was often the man’s career that took precedence and the wife would often relocate and change/leave jobs for the good of the family unit and…
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It’s as SIMPLE as I-R-A
This is the second installment of a series of articles designed for the small business owner who may be contemplating the plethora of business retirement plans available. I like simplicity. I especially like it when I can help my clients in a simple way so that the decision they make is simple, the product…
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Upgrading to Vista? Make Sure it’s Worth It
I recently purchased a copy of Microsoft Vista Home Premium edition. After some initial frustrations I am up and running successfully. My version of Vista runs about $240 retail or $150 if you’re upgrading from XP, so you might want to think twice if upgrading is worth the cost and effort. Here are some…
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Rethinking Necessities: Refusing to Replace a Microwave
It was November 2007, and I was making an afternoon snack. I pop some veggie Buffalo wings into the microwave. I’m hungry and impatient, and I stare at my food as though doing that will make it cook faster. I see sparks of blue flash, or at least I think I do, and then there’s…
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