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Three Tax Deductions that Make Life Easier for Schedule C Filers
I encounter a lot of Schedule C filers in my practice. These are the people that in some way work for themselves. The self employed have a lot to deal… -
The Secrets to a Successful Car Purchase
As I said in my previous post, you should be excited about how the tides have turned in your favor when it comes to buying a car. Today I want… -
Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Buy a Car
Well, Ben and I bought a new car last week. Just when I thought our big purchases were out of the way after our wedding and buying our new home,… -
My Love Letter to Suze Orman
In honor of Suze’s series Finale! Set your DVRs… Many of you have likely heard that Suze Orman will end her show on CNBC on March 28th. Those that know… -
Do You Need Retirement Protection Insurance?
A couple of weeks ago, I explained why Ben and I meet with a financial advisor. One of the benefits was learning about Retirement Protection Insurance. I checked with my… -
Why You Should Think Twice About that DIY project
I encountered one of my favorite money lessons this past week. Ben and I had some house decorating – hanging shelves and art work – that we’ve been putting off… -
The Reminder That We all Need
Ben and I took a trip to Madison, Indiana this past weekend to celebrate his grandfather’s 90th birthday. We usually reserve our Madison trips for Thanksgiving; but we couldn’t miss… -
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
In my series on what you need to know about your income tax return, I mentioned a part of your Form 1040 that needed its own post – the alternative… -
What You Should Know About Your Income Tax Return
Income tax preparation has kicked into full gear at the office. I went in both Saturday and Sunday to stay top of managing everything that we have going on right… -
How Redesigning Receipts Could Help Your Finances
A good friend, who works as an experience designer, had a recent idea about changing the design of receipts to help consumers better understand how much they spend. This year,… -
Why Ben and I Met with a Financial Advisor
I never thought that I would get so much flack for doing what I advise people to do all of the time – see a financial planner. When I first… -
Reader Question: Should We File Our Taxes Jointly or Separately?
A few readers have recently asked about the advantages and disadvantages of filing Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) and Married Filing Separately (MFS). This distinction has become especially important for all… -
Demystifying the Premium Tax Credit
Last week, I gave an overview of how Obamacare will affect your tax return this year. As a reminder, not much will change for the majority of us. But thoseof…