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Five Takeaways From the Idaho Same-Sex Marriage Case
So I sit down to finish a piece on Michael Sam (it’s going to be a pretty gay week), and the twittersvere is blowing up with great news out of… -
Four Takeaways from Arkansas’ Same-Sex Marriage Case
I really love when I get to share news like this. We got word on Friday that Arkansas lost its right to ban same-sex marriages. State court Judge Christopher Piazza… -
Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Taxable Account
As you read on Wednesday, it’s critical to pay attention to how and what you invest in a taxable account. Your goal should be to keep as much money in… -
What You Need to Know About Investing in a Taxable Account
Hey all! Sorry I’ve been away for a little bit. Ben and I were in Germany celebrating my brother’s wedding! I thought I would have been able to get a… -
Reader Question: What do I do if I can’t benefit from a Traditional or Roth IRA?
I love getting reader questions. And I had a fantastic one over the weekend: “If one’s AGI is above the threshold for contribution to Roth IRA and for deduction of… -
Are You in the End Of Life Planning Majority?
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Part of Ben’s and my Sunday routine involves sleeping in, having a nice breakfast, and watching CBS Sunday Morning. This… -
Exciting Marriage Equality News Out of Texas!
We witnessed another interesting twist in the push for marriage equality this week: this time, through a divorce proceeding. (Equal is equal right?) A lesbian couple, legally married in D.C.… -
My 100th post!
I love a good milestone. So I’m excited today to celebrate my 100th blog post! When I started the blog, I wanted to create a medium where I could discuss… -
The Secret Behind Budgeting Successfully
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I had an amazing time in NYC, taking in the sites and decompressing from the stressful tax season. I’ve also… -
Five Things I’m Thankful for This Tax Day
Happy Tax Day! After three weeks of working without a day off and dissecting hundreds of returns, the end – at least for the moment – is finally here! Yes,… -
Three Scenarios That Keep My Work Interesting
I know the past few posts have been pretty tax heavy, but I can’t think of much else when I spend most of my day reviewing return after return. Despite… -
Why Married Couples Are Wealthier
As anticipated, I spent most of the weekend preparing and reviewing tax returns. When I’m stuck in the office during this time of the year, I’m reminded how lucky I… -
When All Else Fails, File This Form on April 15th
It’s been a crazy couple of days at work. And it’s only going to get worse before it gets better. Our tax preparation team, which I manage, received a mountain…