Angie Mohr CA CMA
Angie Mohr is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant who has worked with thousands of business clients from home-based entrepreneurs to rock bands to celebrity chefs. She is also the author of the Numbers 101 for Small Business series of books which have been translated into several languages and are sold worldwide.
Angie also freelances for several newspapers, magazines, and websites including Forbes, MSNBC, Motley Fool, and the Globe & Mail. She is passionate about gardening, cooking and bringing more local foods into our diet. She lives by the ocean in Savannah Georgia with her husband, two children, six cats and innumerable chickens.
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Angie also freelances for several newspapers, magazines, and websites including Forbes, MSNBC, Motley Fool, and the Globe & Mail. She is passionate about gardening, cooking and bringing more local foods into our diet. She lives by the ocean in Savannah Georgia with her husband, two children, six cats and innumerable chickens.
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First Person: How I Taught My Preschoolers to Rule the Financial WorldMoney lessons can start at an early age. My kids knew more about banking and economics at five than most kids do in high school.
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Recreating the Menu of the PharaohsAncient Egypt ruled the known world for centuries and its foods were considered the height of luxury. How to eat like an Egyptian pharaoh.
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Bono's Facebook Stake Set to Make Him the Richest Rock Star on the PlanetBono's interest in Facebook will boost his net worth by almost a billion dollars.
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Homemade Vegetable PowdersVegetable powders are used commercially to boost flavors in dishes and to thicken them. They are easy to make at home for all of your home-cooked meals.
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A Bestseller in the Making: 7 Ways You Can Help Your Author FriendsAn author is required to do increasingly more to help a publisher market and publicize a book and this is where you – as a friend or family member-- can really help out. Here are seven ways that you can help the author in your life create a bestseller:
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First Person: How Making Wine Keeps Money in Our PocketsWe always have wine at the ready and have inexpensive gifts to take to friends.
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First Person: How Buying a New Car Saved Us MoneyI’m glad that we chose to purchase a new car rather than a used one. We ended up making the right financial decision and also had peace of mind knowing that the car was sound.
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First Person: Getting My Home-Based Business Ready for Tax TimePreparing my home-based business for income tax time has been my late fall tradition for many years. It has saved me money by not having to scramble to find receipts at the last minute and has allowed me to start the new business year calm and organized.
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First Person: Preparing Financially to Send My Teenager Off to CollegeFor me, this is the year that causes most parents to panic -- the year my son heads off to college. Although we have been preparing for this since he was born, there are so many things left to do in this year to make sure we are in good shape.
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First Person: Does Keeping Backyard Chickens Really Save Money?Saving money wasn’t my first and foremost reason for having backyard chickens. And that’s a good thing—because, in the end, chickens are likely to be a net expense for several reasons.
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First Person: How My Banking Habits Are ChangingI despise bank fees as much as anyone. Although I can’t get rid of them completely, I can make sure the bank gets as little of my money as possible.
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First Person: Buying Out of Season Saves Us MoneyBuying against the prevailing trends saves us a boatload, which is a great thing when raising a young family.
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First Person: Promoting My Small Business on a ShoestringThe day I traded in expensive phone books ads and radio spots for less expensive (and often more effective) methods of promoting my business, not only did I save over 75 percent of my marketing budget, I started to build more loyal customer relationships.
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First Person: Shopping for Christmas All Year LongI like to shop throughout the year, picking up bargains along the way, and slowly getting to my goal, rather than shopping like a mad woman in the days leading up to Christmas.
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The Euro an Economic Experiment Gone Badly WrongIt’s time to unchain European countries from the anchor of the Euro and allow the countries to once again construct their own futures.
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The End of Public Education in AmericaEvery child in this country deserves a right to basic education. From their ranks will come the next contingent of innovators, producers, artists, and healers. We need to give every one of them an equal opportunity to excel.
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First Person: A Simple Solution to the Debt Crisis: Balance Your CheckbookThere is one immutable answer to the European – and American – debt crisis. It’s the same answer I give my personal finance clients and my children. Have more coming in than going out.
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Is Rick Perry Nervous – or Just Drunk?What’s behind Rick Perry’s two high-profile speech fails?
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First Person: High Bank Fees Force Customers to Search for AlternativesOne of the most interesting alternatives to simple banking transactions is Wal-Mart.
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First Person: Why the Flat Tax Is Flat WrongThe vision of the flat tax that is held up by several Republican candidates at the moment is not what the flat tax is all about.Also published on:
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Abortion Rights Should Not Be Left to State RuleIf a state believes that it must legislate human rights on its own, then it should go it alone and declare sovereignty.
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Elections Topple Antiquated Georgia Blue Laws in Many CountiesGeorgia, one of only three that still disallows Sunday package alcohol sales and the only one in the South, lifted its state-wide ban last year to allow individual cities and counties to vote on the issue.
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First Person: Why Paying Down Debt Is Better Than InvestingI’m glad that I chose to pay down my debt when I was younger. Now I can focus on saving for the future and enjoying the present.
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Republicans Don’t Get Difference Between Clinton and CainUnfortunately, the right to vote doesn’t come with the responsibility to exhibit common sense.
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Enforcing Death Penalty Obligates States to Test DNA EvidenceIt’s the state’s responsibility to make sure they’re sticking needles into the right arms.
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Herman Cain May Get Away with Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment is a serious offense and must be taken seriously. Accepting money in exchange for keeping quiet is akin to accepting a bribe.
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Herman Cain: The Joke’s on AmericaThe problem with Cain’s plan to prank America (if that is indeed what he’s doing) is that he appears to be doing a great job.
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First Person: Bank Transfer Day: Right Sentiment, Wrong ActionFor people like me, it’s simply not practical to move everything away from my current bank.
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First Person: I’m Simplifying My Investment PlanAs world economies change, investing strategies must change as well. Investment advisers who are reading from the same script they were twenty years ago are doing a huge disservice to their clients.
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First Person: The Irrelevancy of the Unemployment RateUntil there is a significant rise in the job creation number and it is because of jobs actually being created, we’re all still in for a bumpy ride.
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First Person: Why I Forgo the Midnight Openings on Black FridayLike many people, this year, I refuse to stand in line at midnight in order to fight with hundreds of others over a few sale items.
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Recipes Your Kids Can Make with YouKids love to get involved in the cooking process when you let them help out in the kitchen.
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Summer Ice Cream RecipesMaking your own ice cream this summer is easier than you think! No need for cumbersome and expensive ice cream makers - you can use what you have on hand.
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Easy Romantic Foods to Take on a PicnicHaving an elegant meal with your significant other doesn't have to mean making expensive reservations. Here are some great ideas for easy but romantic picnic fare.
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Summer Salads Featuring Summer VeggiesOne of the best parts of summer is the abundance of fresh, local produce available in farmer's markets and grocery stores. Here are three easy recipes for summer veggie salads that will keep your kitchen cool.
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Teaching Your Kids to Save MoneyHandling money wisely is one of the most important lessons that we can teach our children.
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The Dangers of China’s Deep PocketsAs G-20 leaders met this week in Brussels to solve the Greek debt crisis, all eyes were on China as a potential lender and contributor to the bailout package offered to Greece.
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We Should Invest in Education, Not PrisonsEvery child should have access to a college education. It benefits us all.
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Why Greece Should Be Thrown Out of the EurozoneWhen Greece becomes a responsible adult and can manage its own checkbook, it may once again be worthy of having a seat at the table. Until then, it needs to learn some fiscal responsibility.
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Giving the Wrong Messages to Gay YouthBullying is every bit as dangerous as physical abuse. Schools are public institutions and every single child has a right to be safe in a protected learning environment.
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First Person: Verizon’s New Privacy Policies Set a Dangerous PrecedentA new policy will allow Verizon to share demographic and phone usage information about you.
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First Person: Why Rolling Back the Proposed Bank Fees Won’t Help My PocketbookWhile I can’t eradicate all banking fees, I can work to minimize them and that keeps money in my pocket. Ultimately, however, all banks will find their way around the rules and stick it to the customer.
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What Do Italians Really Eat?It would take a lifetime to explore all of Italy’s traditional foods. The cuisine is considered one of the most varied and delicious in the world. It certainly extends far beyond the greasy pizzas and pounds of spaghetti most North Americans are used to.
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First Person: Financial Disaster PlanningPersonal financial disasters can have many causes, including employment loss, a natural disaster, or illness. While you can’t prepare for every possibility, there are several protective measures that you can take to ease the burden in a financial crisis.
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Helping your preschoolers to understand the value of a dollarThe value of money is often taught only briefly in school. You can give your preschooler a solid financial foundation with these simple exercises.
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Why New Succession Rules Mean It’s Time to Re-examine Ties to the MonarchyWe need to ask why we feel the need to have a Queen of Canada. Maybe it’s time to cut the apron strings.
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First Person: Is Selling My Gold Worth It?I have never been tempted to put my gold jewelry in a mailer and send it off to a company for an “appraisal” and an offer to buy. It violates my rule of selling assets: never have an item appraised by someone who wants to buy it.
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First Person: Stretching Our Food Budget By GleaningThe main reason I glean is because I abhor the thought of food going to waste. A secondary – and just as important – reason is that it really relieves the pressure on our food budget. Here are four ways that I regularly gather food for free.
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The GOP’s Insidious Parade of Tax PlansRepublican candidates have been hauling out their individual tax plans over the past week and touting their wonderful simplicity. Everyone will be able to file their taxes on a postcard and the country can chuck out the tax code.
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Coroner’s Inquest: Amy Winehouse Died from Alcohol PoisoningWinehouse had attended residential rehabilitation several times, both voluntarily and by court order, but was ultimately unable to beat all of her demons.
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Gadhafi’s Treatment Bodes Ill for Libya’s FutureRegardless of our convictions of who the good guys and the bad guys are, how we treat the bad guys reflects on our humanity, not theirs.
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First Person: What a 16-Year-Old Doesn't Know About MoneyLike many teenagers, I had to learn about finances. Some of those money lessons were learned the hard way: by doing it wrong and having to fix it.
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First Person: Lower Mortgage Rates Won’t Help the Economy or Your WalletHistorically low mortgage rates seem like a good thing for the economy, but they are really a sign of more financial pain to come.
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First Person: When Businesses Cross the LineConsumers should step up to the plate and demand better, both for our society and for our daughters. We can get the message across by not purchasing anything from a company that profits from the pain of others.
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First Person: How We Save Money When Friends Come OverFrequent entertaining can get expensive so I’ve had to extend my normal frugal ways to be able to host large groups of people. Here are four ways I save money when I have guests over.
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First Person: Beating Grocery Stores at Their Own GameI have learned how to get the most out of my grocery store beyond simply clipping coupons. Here are four ways I save big dollars at the grocery store.
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If it Walks like a Recession and Talks like a Recession …It certainly feels like a recession in people’s pocketbooks, and that’s really what matters, regardless of what NBER says.
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First Person: We're Saving Thousands by BarteringBartering is an old fashioned community notion that is coming back into style due to the current economic climate. It is also one of the most satisfying ways that I participate in my community.
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First Person: Learning Financial Responsibility the Hard WayWhen I turned 16, I decided to live on my own. I had to learn a lifetime’s worth of financial savvy all at once. It wasn’t always easy and I made lots of mistakes along the way. Here are six financial lessons I had to learn the hard way.
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Herman Cain’s 999 Plan Shows His Cluelessness -- Or BrillianceRaising taxes on working families will serve to stall the economy, not restart it. Perhaps Herman Cain should take a basic economics course.
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First Person: Why Our Kids Work for Their AllowanceIf you read parenting and personal finance magazines, you’ll see a lot of discussion about allowances: how much to give your child, when it should start, and what kids should have to do to get it. Here's why we use the work-for-pay system in our house.
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First Person: The Benefits of an Online Community Yard SaleAn online yard sale has many financial benefits over a traditional front-lawn sale.
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Mitt Romney's Faith -- Religion or Cult?Is Mitt Romney the right kind of Christian for the White House?
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First Person: Making Christmas Work on a Tight BudgetWhen our kids were younger, we lived on a very tight budget. There was never a lot of money left over at Christmas time for a tree, lots of presents, and all the trimmings. Some Decembers, it was all we could do to scrape by to the end of the month.Also published on:
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First Person: Saving 70% on My Kids’ School LunchesHere’s a summary of how I save over 70 percent of the cost of a cafeteria meal.
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First Person: Making Money on My Used BooksThere are many ways to make money on your used books. Some are faster than others and some require that you maintain the inventory while they slowly sell. Here are the four I have had the most success with.
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First Person: Getting Our Kids to Save Their AllowanceHelping kids to learn how to make responsible money choices is one of the best gifts we can give them. I have confidence that, when they go off into the world, they will have the tools to manage money effectively.
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Why Bernanke’s Operation Twist Will FailThe Fed launched its latest attempt to resuscitate the dying economy Wednesday.
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The Troy Davis Case – the Difference Between Changing the Law and Exemption from the LawIt has been 22 years since 20-year-old Troy Davis, a native of Savannah, GA, was tried and convicted of shooting a man in the face, beating a homeless man outside of a convenience store, and murdering the off-duty police officer who came to help.
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Quote Roundup: What Do Georgia Residents Think About Troy Davis’ Impending Death Sentence?What do Georgia residents, who have lived under death penalty legislation for many years, think about the imminent death of an accused police killer?
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Troy Davis Case Splits Savannah in TwoSavannah remains torn about whether justice is truly being served all these years later. There will be tears and cheering and grim looks across the city tonight if Troy Davis’ death sentence is carried out.
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Troy Davis and Jim Williams -- Prosecutor Spencer Lawton’s Two FumblesWhen sentences include life imprisonment and even death, the accused deserves a proper investigation and a truthful prosecution. Williams and Davis may have received neither.
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What Amy Winehouse Didn't Die FromThe coroner reports that the preliminary autopsy on retro rocker Amy Winehouse proved inconclusive. We do know a few things she did not die from.Also published on: -
Amy Winehouse Joins the '27 Club'Winehouse joins many other famous musicians who died at the age of 27, including Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Robert Johnson, and Jim Morrison. -
First Person: Working at Home Works for MeWorking at home changed my life both financially and from a stress perspective. Now, I'm not certain I could go back to any other kind of work life.
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First Person: Digging Out From Being House-PoorMany people find themselves trapped in house-poverty with no end in sight. Here are five ways to stop being house-poor and start saving money.
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How I Cut My Gardening Budget in HalfOver the years, I have developed my methods for low-cost gardening. I rarely enter a garden store anymore unless it is to sell them seedlings I have raised myself. Our current garden budget is $50 a year and I often have money left over.
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First Person: Is Investing in Rental Property Worth the Headache?Unlike a stock portfolio, with rental properties you have to deal with a number of people -- and headaches. Being a landlord isn't for everyone.
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How I Stopped Wasting Money on a Gym MembershipFor those of you who, like me, don't want to spend the money for a gym membership and want to work out without taking out a second mortgage on your house, there's good news. You don't need all the fancy expensive equipment to lose weight and tone muscles.
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5 Kitchen Gadgets That Aren't Worth the PriceIf a new product has been developed for the kitchen, I likely have owned it at some point. Here are the five kitchen tools I regret wasting money on the most.Also published on:
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First Person: Negotiating Every DollarI think I have bargaining in my blood. There is rarely a dollar I spend that hasn't been bargained down from two.
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First Person: Finding Money for an Emergency Fund When You're BrokeHere's how I was able to build up an emergency fund and how you can too.
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First Person: DIY School PicturesWe haven't bought school pictures in several years, because we can have them done ourselves and save a bundle while getting exactly the pictures we want.
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The History of Hand PiesThe most famous hand pies are likely Cornish pasties from England, but most food cultures around the world have some form of hand pie. Here is a little background on some of the more well-known ones. -
Jack Kevorkian: The Death of Dr. DeathJack Kevorkian brought out intense debate on both sides of the right-to-die debate. Prior to his highly-public suicides, it was an issue that wasn't discussed in the public realm. -
21-Year-Old Page Disrupts Throne Speech in Canadian SenateA recent university graduate who had been working in Ottawa as a page for over a year interrupted Prime Minister Stephen Harper's throne speech on Friday.
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Illness from E. Coli Contamination Easily PreventableAtlanta's Centers for Disease Control office has reported that a toxic form of E. coli bacteria has spread to 10 countries and sickened hundreds.
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Become a financial mentor to your kids' friendsAs adults, we affect not only our own children but also our children's friends. Just by being who you are and allowing your kids' friends to be around you, you provide them with new experiences and potentially with different ways of seeing the world.
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Can't pay your taxes? You may have optionsAre you getting overdue notices in the mail from the IRS? You may have options to work out your balance owing without pulling out your hair.
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First Person: Being an Informed, Cost Conscious PatientBeing choosy about what we spend our medical dollars on doesn't mean that we scrimp on needed medical care, but it does mean that we pay substantially less for it.
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First Person: The DIY Debt Repayment PlanDebt management companies will charge you a fortune to do exactly what you can do yourself for free. One thing that these companies advertise is true: getting out of debt will change your life.
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My financial advice for this year's college gradsThe money moves you make in the five years after graduation can affect your financial situation for decades. Here is my advice to this year's crop of graduates. -
5 ways to chop your cable billIf you want to take a chunk out of your cable bill, try these five approaches and see how much you can save. -
The Financial (and Emotional) Stress of Being BrokeDon't let the emotional damage being in debt has done to you prevent you from being free from debt. It can happen. It's happened to many of my clients. And it will change your life.
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Guide to Using an Auction House for Extra CashClearing out your basement or attic can give you more space in your house and more money in your pocket- a win/win.
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How I Became the Chief Financial Officer at Our HouseEvery family has a CFO. While many financial decisions will be made by both of you, only one of you is likely to be the one to keep track of it all and to do the financial planning needed to run a family.
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First Person: Why I Gave Up My Big Box Store MembershipDoes it make sense to forgo the big box store when trying to save big money on groceries? Yes, for many reasons.
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First Person: Why Discount Gas Isn't Really a BargainIf you really want to spend the least amount on driving your car, do what I do and drive by the discount gas retailers.
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First Person: Summer Vacation Without the PlasticSummer vacation doesn't have to break the bank (or the credit card). Sometimes, the most memorable trips are those that are planned with your budget in mind.
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Should You Take Your Kids to the Grocery Store?The answer is an emphatic YES! Kids can learn several money lessons by watching and participating in shopping for the family's food.It may seem easier to leave them at home. When my kids were small, trips to the grocery store always involved candy that would mysteriously appear in my cart when I was -
First Person: 5 Money Lessons Kids Will RememberOne of the most important skills kids can learn is how to handle money. It's a skill that is rarely taught in schools and one that parents are often reluctant to teach because they're not sure how to handle money either.
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First Person: 5 Rookie Couponing MistakesWhen I started couponing, I made all of the usual rookie mistakes. But as I gained experience I streamlined the process to save the most money and waste the least amount of product. Here are five common rookie couponing mistakes.
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First Person: 6 Easy Ways to Save $100I despise paying more for things than I have to. My goal is to find new ways to save at least $100 a year on things that I would otherwise have to buy. Here are some of my favorite ways to save easy money:
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First Person: The 5 Financial Fairy Tales I IgnoreYou've probably heard them all. Financial "gurus" on television or the radio or in best-selling books love to crank out old stale nuggets of financial wisdom. But does this advice hold water? Will it really make you rich?
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First Person: The Profitable MoonlighterMost part time jobs out of the house have set hours and require you to have access to a car. There are many things you can do at home, however, to bring in extra money. Here are five profitable side jobs to put some extra cash in your pocket every month:
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Protect yourself from identity theft on garbage dayWhat you throw out in the trash can give thieves everything they need to steal your identity.
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Recovering from credit card fraudThere was a time when criminals needed your physical credit card to perpetrate a crime, but now, all they need is your credit card number. Here is a quick reference guide to dealing with both the short-term and long-term effects of credit card fraud.
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Moral Burden to Become Financial Hell for Doomsday Believers SundayWhat happens Sunday when Harold Camping followers wake up and realize they're still here and are now jobless and broke?Also published on: -
First Person: Get Creative, Pay Down Your MortgageThere are many ways to bring in a little extra money to knock down your mortgage. Use a little creativity to find a few extra dollars that will ultimately get you out of debt years earlier.
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First Person: The Intelligent Credit Card UserIs there ever a good reason to carry plastic in your pocket? Absolutely! Here are five ways to use your credit cards responsibly.
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Everything I Learned About Business, I Learned from Donald TrumpDonald Trump has been held up as both the model of corporate success and as an example of what is wrong with America. His recent contemplative bid for the White House has shone a light on the man and his business practices anew.
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5 Ways to Lower Your Group Health Care Plan PremiumsHere are five ways you can lower your premiums on your current plan. Choose the ones that fit with your coverage needs and start paying less.
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Document Your Financial Life for Your Surviving SpouseWhen thinking about all the things that need to be taken care of when you die, it's important to keep in mind what your spouse or other family members will be required to do in the immediate aftermath of your death.
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Factbox: Business History Reveals Horrors of a Trump PresidencyTrump got two free months of publicity for his television show and the American public got something more important: a terrifying glimpse of what the Donald might do if he got a hold of the federal coffers.Also published on: -
First Person: Furnishing a College Dorm Room on the CheapThe key to furnishing a college dorm room on the cheap is to think outside the box.
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First Person: Turning Clutter Into CashIf you decide that you want to de-clutter but don't know where to start, here are five ways to divest yourself of the stuff you no longer want.Also published on:
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First Person: Small Businesses and Personal BankruptcyIt's not a foregone conclusion that you will lose your business if you file for bankruptcy. Work with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer and CPA before making any decisions and they will help you decide what works best for you.
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First Person: Transitioning Kids From Piggy Banks to Bank AccountsWhen you help your kids accumulate, save and spend money responsibly, they learn lessons that will last them a lifetime and put them on the path to financial security.
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Insuring Your CollectiblesProtecting your collectibles is every bit as important as insuring other valuable assets. If you think that your collection may be worth something, take some time to assess and protect its value.
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First Person: Teaching Kids to SaveFor every money-smart kid, there is a fiscally-responsible parent who taught them how to handle their finances. Here are four steps to teaching your kids how to save their cash.
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First Person: Downsizing to a Balanced Family BudgetTrading down to a smaller home may be the ticket to getting you back on solid ground.
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First Person: The True Cost of a College EducationKnowing how much it will cost to send your child to college helps focus your savings goals.
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Preparing for the End of the Recession5 tips for being ready for the coming economic boomerang.
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Managing a College Investment FundHow you manage your child's college fund and what to invest in depend on how long they have before they need the money.
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First Person: Managing a College Food BudgetLearning how to manage your food budget in college will keep you from eating ramen noodles for six months.
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$5 ATM Fee Test UnsuccessfulLast month, JP Morgan Chase began testing $5 ATM fees for non-customers.Also published on:
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First Person: IRS Audit? Help Your Accountant Help YouWhat to do and what not to do when facing an audit.
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First Person: 5 Economical Green Upgrades for Your HomeGoing green is something that is very important to me. As an accountant, however, I am also concerned about the financial aspects of upgrading to more earth-friendly technology.
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First Person: Is Your Small Business Really Just a Hobby?Is your business a hobby? The distinction is important because operating losses on hobby operations is very limited. Here are the issues that the IRS takes into consideration when determining a hobby versus a business.
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First Person: Getting the Best Rate on Life InsuranceRecently, my husband and I switched our life insurance policies to a new company and had to go through the medical process all over again. Here are my top five tips for getting the best rate on your life insurance policy.
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First Person: What You Don't Know About Homeowners Insurance Can Hurt YouHere are the top five surprises that homeowners often get when they take time to understand their policies.
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5 Quicken Tips From an ExpertGetting your head around your budget, your cash flows and your net worth can be overwhelming, but Quicken allows you to take it step-by-step and track each piece quickly and accurately.
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Canada, England Struggle with Electoral SystemsAfter a contentious six-week campaign, Canadians went back to the polls Monday to elect a federal government.
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Royal Wedding Violence Not as Intense as ExpectedVery few arrests were made on April 29th in London. In total, 55 arrests were made, mostly for disorderly conduct.
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The Royal Wedding Through the Eyes of a Canadian in the U.S.To see a new generation of royals take up the torch and respect their heritage and traditions reminds subjects once again that the monarchy is a constant and will always be there.
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the British Monarchy?The recent nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton have well-wishers on both sides of the pond in a royal wedding frenzy. But how much do you really know about the British monarchy. Take this quiz and test out your Royal I.Q. -
E-Lending Needs Overhaul to Be Fair to AuthorsAmazon touts increased e-lending as a victory for readers, who will have unprecedented access to borrow ebooks for free. Is it really a victory for the authors of these books?
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5 Money-Saving Ideas You Can Use TodayThere's an old saying that you have to spend money to save money'"but that's not always the case. -
First Person: 5 Free Marketing Ideas for Small BusinessesMarketing budgets in small businesses are often tiny, especially in the start up years. Getting your name out there right from the beginning, however, is a critical success factor as you build your business.
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First Person: What Happens to My Retirement Assets If I Declare Bankruptcy?Losing retirement assets can impact you for the rest of your life. Fortunately, in most situations, retirement assets are exempted from liquidation and will still be there when you retire.
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When Do My COBRA Benefits End?Federally-legislated COBRA continuation coverage helps employees transition from one job to another without losing their health care coverage in the interim.
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First Person: Do You Need Life Insurance If You Are Retired?Your need for life insurance in retirement will be dependent on your financial situation and your goals for leaving money behind.
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A Moroccan Feast for 8 for $20Instead of going out for the evening with friends, why not have them over for an exotic Moroccan meal for $20 or less? -
Five Expired Pantry Items You Should Throw AwayIf you are like most home cooks, there are secrets stashed away in your pantry. Perhaps, it is a jar of dried oregano you bought in 1997, or maybe brownie mix that expired during the last presidency.
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Will Extreme Couponing Save You Money in Your Pantry?How much will it really save you? As an avid grocery shopping warrior, here are my experiences with extreme couponing.
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First Person: Getting the Best Deals OnlineBusy shoppers recognize the benefits of buying from home and not having to fight for a parking space at the mall. Just like at the mall, however, there are good deals and lemons. Here are my top four tips for getting the best deals when you shop online:Also published on:
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First Person: Making the Most of Second-Hand ShoppingI've learned a lot about yard sales over the past three decades. Here are my top five tips for getting the best deals:Also published on:
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First Person: Grow Your Own Veggies for Flavor, Not SavingsWhether veggie gardening saves you money over going to the grocery store or not depends on many factors.Also published on:
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First Person: Dealing With Overdue Hospital DebtAs a professional accountant, I have helped many clients get control of their unexpected hospital debts. Dealing with the situation head on will help you navigate the potential fallout from getting behind on debts.
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First Person: Making Sense of Tax Prep FeesMany taxpayers - especially those in complicated tax situations - choose to take their taxes to a professional rather than trying to work them out themselves. How do you know whether the tax preparation quote you are getting is reasonable?Also published on:
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First Person: Wheat, Corn and My Grocery BillAs both a scratch cook and an accountant, I pay close attention to the prices of food inputs. I know that as food commodity prices rise, eventually, they will flood over into grocery stores and our food budgets will be strained.
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When Can the IRS Keep My Refund?There are situations where the IRS can appropriate your tax refund to cover some of your other state or federal debts and you do not get to choose which ones are paid or in which order they are paid.Also published on:
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First Person: Vacationing on the CheapNot only is the cost of filling your gas tank rising, so are the costs of airfare, resorts and destination sites. Here are five tips for getting the most from your vacation dollars.
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First Person: Taxes and Garage Sale ProceedsAs a tax accountant, I'm often asked whether the proceeds made from a yard sale must be reported on your income tax return as business income.
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Can I Claim My Pets on My Taxes?Many clients want to know if there is any way that they can claim their pets on their taxes, as pet food, bedding, medications and vet bills can add up quickly. The short answer is: most likely not.
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First Person: How to Handle Tax Return ErrorsNo matter how careful you are, how great the tax software you used is or how experienced your tax preparer is, there always exists the possibility of incorporating an honest error into your income tax return.
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First Person: The Highs and Lows of Flood InsuranceMany homeowners do not realize that most home insurance policies specifically exclude flood damage. This means that you may not be covered should a flood strike.
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First Person: What to Know About Insuring Antiques and CollectiblesIf your collection of antiques or collectibles is more extensive than simply a piece or two, understanding what happens in an insurance claim is vital to your financial health.
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Pet Insurance: Is it a Boon or Scam?It's easy to make the argument to cover yourself with health insurance. Should you also insure your pets? Here are four considerations to ponder before you sign up.Also published on:
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Is it Ever Okay to Lie on Your Resume?Lies on resumes are often discovered quickly by potential employers and it can destroy your chances for getting the job.Also published on:
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First Person: 4 Water Cooler Myths About TaxesIt's that time of year when everyone has questions about their taxes- and every one of your friends and acquaintances has answers. Quite often, these answers are completely wrong.
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Can England's Fragile Economy Handle the Royal Wedding?One cost of the royal wedding that will outweigh all others- and one that is often forgotten in the frenzy of royal wedding hysteria- is the cost to the economy.
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Moroccan Tagine Chicken RecipeTagine refers to both a classic Moroccan stew and the traditional vessel it is cooked in. A tagine looks like a wide-bottomed skillet with a tall hat for a lid. The shape allows long slow cooking that Moroccan cuisine is famous for.
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5 Tips for Managing Your First Credit CardMany young adults don't have the experience to manage their first credit card properly. This can result in damage to your credit rating for the next several years. Here are five ways to manage your first credit card wisely:
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Rock Stars with Financial SavvyThese three rockers grow wealthier by the day for many reasons including hiring competent accountants and lawyers and diversifying their investments and business ventures.
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Marrakech Ground Beef Kebabs RecipeThese versatile kebabs can be served as appetizers or as a main course, served with a yogurt and mint sauce.
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Moroccan Flatbread RecipeThis fragrant bread is easy to make and will impress guests. Its Middle Eastern flavors pair well with spicier main courses or can be used as a wrap for doner kebabs or salads.
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Stopping Credit Card Fraud in Its TracksWhile there is no way you can be completely safe from credit card fraud, there are several ways you can reduce your risk and make it more difficult to steal from you.Also published on:
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First Person: Why Savings Accounts Still Make SenseWhy would anyone want to keep money in a regular savings account? Here are three reasons to keep some of your savings in a good old-fashioned savings account.
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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad IRS?If you have kept proper records of all of your tax information and have been reasonable and accurate with your deduction and credit claims, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to a tax audit.
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First Person: Top 4 Celebrity Income Tax MessesSometimes, large incomes attract large tax headaches. Here are the celebrities most likely to fear a knock at their door from the tax man.
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How to Reduce Your 2011 Income Taxes NowA combination of tax-saving habits throughout the year and better organization up front will help next tax season be a breeze.Also published on:
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Bookkeeping 101: What Paperwork Do I Need to Track?It's important right from the beginning that you set up a system to track, record and store these documents, for internal management and external taxation purposes.
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Bookkeeping 101: Should My Business Use a Manual or Computerized Accounting System?There are many choices when it comes to picking a bookkeeping system to use for your business.
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Unemployed? 4 Top Tax Tips to Help You OutThese tax tips can put or keep more money in your pocket. Here are my picks for the top four tax tips for unemployed workers.
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Starting a Bookkeeping BusinessIf you have a "head for numbers", you may decide that you want to start up your own bookkeeping business. However, knowing how to keep books does not always translate into running a successful bookkeeping business.Also published on:
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Egypt's New 'Freedom' -- The Dangers of RevolutionBased on history in war-torn Africa, the change that may come to Egypt may not be the change the protesters are hoping for.Also published on:
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Aerosmith: Five Things You Didn't KnowSteven Tyler's new gig as a talent judge on the network show, American Idol, brings the band in front of a whole new generation of music lovers. Here are some details about the band that you may not have known.
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Choosing the Perfect VodkaTo the uninitiated, vodka is simply a tasteless clear source of a buzz- much like rubbing alcohol. To those experienced connoisseurs who truly appreciate the nuances of a great vodka, it can be one of the most sublime drinks to ever grace a glass.
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Choosing the Perfect Scotch WhiskyThere is probably no other liquor on the planet that causes more argument, debate, fake Scottish accents, or pretentious ramblings than Scotch whisky.
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Choosing the Perfect BrandyBrandy can be a very confusing subject as you stand in the liquor store scanning rows upon rows of it. Brandy is distilled in countries around the world and can be made from many different ingredients using various processes.
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Four Common Illegal Financial HabitsWhether it's signing your spouse's name to a document or transferring money on his behalf, these money shortcuts can get you into trouble. Break these nasty money habits today!Also published on:
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The Five Worst Movie AdaptationsThe translation of a novel or short story into a movie is not always a smooth ride. Something is always lost and it is not always made up by what is gained. Here are my picks for the five worst movie adaptations:
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Getting Out of Debt in 2011It's the beginning of a new year and many people's thoughts turn towards managing their money better.
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Are Federal Income Taxes Legal?The ultimate conclusion of the anti-tax movement based on these assessments is that the federal government is collecting an illegal tax and that, by threatening imprisonment and property seizure for non-payment, they are engaging in tyranny.
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Justin Bieber's StratfordOnce upon a time, not so long ago, Justin Bieber was just another kid hanging out in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. I know what that's like. I was that kid once too.
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First Person: What Happens If I Over-Contribute to My 401(k)?If you start a new job and a new 401(k) plan, you may run the risk of over-contributing to the plan. I see this quite frequently in my accounting practice, but there is an easy fix- as long as you catch the error soon enough.
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First Person: Filing an Offer in Compromise With the IRSOne solution to settling your outstanding tax debt is filing an Offer in Compromise with the IRS. This is one of the last possibilities open to a taxpayer and should be considered only once all other avenues have been exhausted.
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Hiring a Tax Debt Relief Law FirmHow do you know who to hire when looking for help with tax debt?
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First Person: Settling Up With the IRS Doesn't Have to Be PainfulThe good news is that there is help out there are there are some very basic steps that you can take to make sure that settling your tax debt with the IRS goes as smoothly as possible.
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Does My Child Have to File an Income Tax Return?Income tax time can be stressful enough for you as a parent, but what happens if you have children who have income, too? Do they have to file their own tax return?Also published on:
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First Person: Rebuilding the Financial House in 2011Although we are in the midst of a shaky recuperation, it is still a wise financial move to proactively make sure that you are on solid ground if the economy falters again.
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First Person: On Dependent Care FSAsDependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow you to pay for dependent care expenses, usually daycare costs, tax-free up to a certain limit. Here are the basics of the dependent care FSA:
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First Person: 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Grocery Dollars Go FurtherThe average family of four spends $800 per month on groceries, but you can significantly reduce that amount by following some simple money-saving tips:
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Jimmy Buffett Pulls a Steven TylerVeteran singer Jimmy Buffett was released from a Sydney hospital today after being admitted for a fall he took from a concert stage.
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Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRAThere is a lot of talk in financial planning circles about converting existing traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. Your accountant or financial planner may have suggested this to you recently. Here are the basics.Also published on:
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Tax Filing Begins Valentine's Day for Itemized Expense FilersThe IRS released the opening date today for filing 2010 personal income taxes for those who itemize their deductions.
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First Person: Five Tips for Making Your 'Fun' Dollars Go FurtherEntertainment is an important part of even the most austere budget- who wants to have no fun at all while saving money? Here are several ways to make your entertainment budget go further:Also published on:
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What Happens If My Loan Modification Isn't Approved?Going through the loan modification application process with a lender can be about as fun as a root canal.Also published on:
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First Person: Small Business Promotion With Online AdvertisingThe benefits of advertising online are great for small businesses as the cost is less than most traditional advertising channels and even the smallest businesses can have a website, blog and social media program for little money.
