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How to Save Money on Auto Insurance – Easy Ways to Save Money

Auto insurance is a necessary expense, but one that we often spend too much for. Many people seem to be much more likely to look for ways to save on groceries by clipping coupons or to save on gas by driving around town trying to find the lowest per gallon price rather than looking at [...]

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Federal Income Tax Deadlines to File Taxes for 2012

by Glen Craig

We’re now into that time the year that accountants and other tax preparers refer to as “tax season.” For the rest of us it’s panic season. We scramble to get together our tax documents and hope that we won’t have to pay taxes. How many of you have filed your return the day it was due? I’m [...]

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The Super Bowl XLVI and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

The 46th Annual Super Bowl kicks off tonight. Who are you cheering for? It’s been a heck of a week: Facebook announced its IPO, the Obama administration set out new refinancing assistance, and mortgage rates hit all-time lows well under 4%. Refinancing is a great idea right now if you have a mortgage payment at [...]

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Obama Mortgage Relief Refinancing Plan – A Tax on Big Banks and More

by Glen Craig

We Can’t Wait That’s the new slogan that the Obama Administration is trying out, presumably thinking of the campaign as Obama approaches the full force of election season. In Las Vegas, one of hardest hit housing markets in the United States, Obama said, “we can’t wait” for an increasingly dysfunctional Congress to do its job [...]

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What is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) and is it Worth It?

by Glen Craig

It’s tax season again and if you’re expecting a tax refund you’ll probably want to get your hands on it as soon as possible. In the past, taxpayers had to wait weeks upon weeks to receive a paper refund check from the IRS, but people sought a faster alternative. The answer for millions has been [...]

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Don’t Underestimate the Cost of Living When Deciding Where to Live

by Melissa

I live in the suburbs of Chicago, and recently, after 11 years in the same apartment building, my husband and I re-entered the renter’s market. When we first began renting at our last apartment, the two bedroom apartment was a bit too big for us. Three kids later, we were bursting at the seams. However, [...]

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What is Self-Employment Tax?

by Miranda

When you work as someone who is self-employed, one of the costs of doing business is paying the self-employment tax. As you get ready to pay your taxes, don’t forget that you will need to add the self-employment tax. What is the Self-Employment Tax, and Who Must Pay It? The self-employment tax encompasses Medicare and [...]

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Facebook IPO Coming and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

The rumor mill on a Facebook IPO has been churning for months. Insiders and reporters now believe that as early as Wednesday this week that Facebook will file for it’s initial public offering. The offering will value the company somewhere between $75 and $100 billion and raise approximately $10 billion for the firm. It will [...]

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TurboTax Online Tax Software 2011 Review

by Glen Craig

With a new year comes your W2 and other tax forms from the previous year. That means it’s time to get your taxes filed. Fun times, right? No need to be intimidated when you have TurboTax online tax software to guide you every step of the way. Every edition of the 2011 TurboTax software guarantees [...]

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H&R Block At Home™ Online Tax Software – Review

by Glen Craig

With more then 55 years in business, H&R Block is one of the most recognized tax preparation companies. Their do-it-yourself tax preparation with their online software, is one of the easiest ways to get your taxes done fast and accurately. H&R Block online has a variety of support features and guarantees, making doing your taxes [...]

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