Five Smart Tips for Your Tax Return

paying taxes thumb Five Smart Tips for Your Tax ReturnHave you filed your income tax return this year?

Taxes are our single largest expense.  However, we generally like to avoid thinking about them.  The idea of giving large sums of our money to the government is unpleasant at best.

Of course, as Ben Franklin stated, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”  Taxes are an inevitable fact of life. 

Therefore, as …

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How to Save Money on Health Insurance

This is a guest post by Bailey Harris.

Emergency sm thumb How to Save Money on Health InsuranceWhether you’re just starting out or have been in the workforce for decades, there are certain facets of life we all have in common: the desire to provide for ourselves and our families, to be happy and healthy, and to make it to retirement with enough money stashed away to enjoy it.

Although we all hope to reach that goal, we don’t …

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7 Ways a Budget Can Improve Your Life

fivedollar 7 Ways a Budget Can Improve Your Life Do you have a positive or negative view of budgeting?

Most people hate budgets.  They think a budget will restrain them and make their lives unbearable.  Are you one of these people?  This is a very detrimental and unfortunate way to think.

How do I know?  I used to think the same way.  However, I’ve definitely changed my mind.

I’ve learned that a budget can actually improve your life.

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My Personal Economic Recovery

graph thumb My Personal Economic RecoveryI was tired of feeling broke.

I made a decent living, but I always felt spread too thin.  I also felt pressure to save for retirement, save for the kids college fund and keep up with the proverbial Joneses. 

I was sick of it.  I wanted more.  I wanted to feel like I was getting ahead instead of further and further behind. 

This was all about five years ago.  …

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Smart Ways to Save Money in a Tough Economy

piggybanks Smart Ways to Save Money in a Tough Economy Do you want to get the most out of your money?

The economy is still struggling.  Therefore, it is crucial that we take into consideration every smart idea possible for making our money last.

A little extra thought and effort can make a big difference at the end of the month.  Every penny you can pinch helps your earnings go a little further.

I’m always on the lookout for …

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Last Chance: Bonus Prize Increased to $300 in Giveaway

moneyroll Last Chance: Bonus Prize Increased to $300 in Giveaway Have you entered this giveaway yet?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win hundreds of dollars in cash and prizes in the giveaway I announced last week.  It is incredibly easy to win.

You have to get your entry in by midnight tomorrow, November 4, 2010, but it will only take you a few minutes.

All you have to do is submit a short, three minute or less, video …

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