Book Review: Killing Sacred Cows (and a giveaway)

by Glen Craig

I was able to get my hands on the New York Times bestseller Killing Sacred Cows, written by Garrett B. Gunderson with Stephen Palmer.  I’ve got to admit that I was a bit skeptical about this book.  After all, one of the biggest points of the book is that 401(k)’s are a risky investment for [...]

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Personal Finance Resource Links 02-08-09

by Glen Craig

The first month closes in 2009.  I can’t believe we’re in February already!  Time slips by quickly! Let’s get right to some links! The Money Life Network teamed to write Jumpstart Your Economy: Tips For Starting The New Year Off Right.  Go take a gander at the seven wonderful articles! Fire Finance updated their Top [...]

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Paying Back The Economic Stimulus Payment – Lots Of Tax Confusion

by Glen Craig

I’ve been seeing a lot of people complaining that when they do their taxes they are required to pay back their 2008 economic stimulus payment. According to the IRS, this confusion stems from the Recovery Rebate Credit.  As I’ve reported previously, the Recovery Rebate Credit is a credit for taxpayers who didn’t previously qualify for [...]

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Vote Free From Broke At Free Money Finance March Madness

by Glen Craig

Free Money Finance is hosting his annual March Madness personal finance competition where 64 articles battle NCAA tournament style to see which is the best article. Today my article A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids is up in Game 16. Check out the tournament: Free Money Finance March Madness Game 15 and 16 This [...]

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Recovery Rebate Credit – Second Shot at Economic Stimulus Payment

by Glen Craig

Did you receive an economic stimulus payment in 2008? Did you get the full amount?  If you answered no to either of those questions then you may still have a shot at getting an economic stimulus payment in 2009 as a result of the Recovery Rebate Credit. If you didn’t qualify for the stimulus payment [...]

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6 Life Lessons From Superbowl XLIII

by Glen Craig

Did you see the Super Bowl?!? I watched not expecting much since my NY Giants were already out of it.  And more often than not the Super Bowl is really the Super Bore and the commercials are more interesting.  Honestly I didn’t even know who was in it last week!  Glad I watched though as [...]

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How A Bill Becomes A Law – Some Friday Fun

by Glen Craig

Yesterday I outlined some of Obama’s $819 billion economic stimulus plan that passed the House of Representatives.  I thought I’d have a little fun today and remind you how a bill becomes a law.  Man I miss SchoolHouse Rock!! So the Economic Stimulus plan still has to pass Senate and then it’s off to the [...]

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Obama’s $819 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

by Glen Craig

I’m sure you’ve heard by now that the House of Representatives passed Obama’s economic stimulus plan.  Not a single Republican voted for the plan which didn’t matter as Democrats hold a vast majority in the House.  Senate still has to pass the bill, which I suspect will end up changing a lot as the Democratic [...]

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Why Economic Stimulus Handouts Are Bad – It Kills Innovation

by Glen Craig

The economic stimulus has been a hot topic in the news in recent months.  Banks and investment firms are getting bailed out.  Auto makers are getting bailed out.  Even the adult entertainment industry is asking for money.  But there’s a big problem with handing out money to try to help the economy – It Kills [...]

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