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Tax Tidbit #2: Deductions for Medical Expenses
Even the cheapest medical care is expensive. Healthcare costs are getting higher and we're not getting younger. Tracking your medical expenses can be worth the time and effort'”especially if they…
PREVIEW: Tax Tidbits
New years eve passed quickly and here we are at the beginning of another year. I've had a lot on my mind lately. I've been thinking about my various resolutions,…
Year in Review: The Best of Allison
While we're taking a break during the holidays, follow along each day as our contributors provide a recap of their best posts from 2007. Thanks for reading and being a…
Financially Organized: Receipts
In the last installment of Financially Organized we organized your bank statements. These gems contain the bulk of your financial information but they don't list all the information you'll need.…
WWYD: Halloween Costumes
Given the choice, I'll make a costume before buying one. Sure I may purchase elements but a ready-made costume? Never! I don't dress up often and have to admit, my…
Financially Organized: Getting Caught Up
The end of the 3rd quarter of this year is over. The calendar shows it yet I'm in disbelief. Halloween is Wednesday and that means October 31st! Scary thought, isn't…
When Banking Gets Frustrating
Here's an example of how frustrating banking can be'¦even for us financial professionals. The bank where I conduct my business banking (let's call them Bank W) started enforcing one of…
October 15th Tax Deadline Monday
Time's almost up! If you're one of the million taxpayers who requested an extension this past April, the October 15th deadline is Monday. You still have a week to file…
Sleeping With Money: Programable Thermostat Can Save Budget & Relationship
Admittedly, I'm a beach girl. I'd prefer to live in shorts on a beach near the equator than in wool on snowy mountains. Being comfortable temperature wise is important to…
The Foreclosure Epidemic and Tax Implications
It wasn't long ago that home mortgages were so attractive people were flocking to buy homes. Today, I can't turn a corner without hearing about foreclosures. The Mortgage Bankers Association…