Author Archives: Lisa - Page 2
Are You a Taxpayer or a Shareholder?
Yes, this is a trick question. Millions of Americans, of course, are both, whether we like it or not. And we have our dismal 401k balances to prove it. If…
My Dog Ate My Coupons – or Some Days Being Frugal is Harder Than Others
The grocery store closes at 9 PM. I zip through the red light and into the parking lot. I have a full schedule tomorrow, nothing without blue fuzzies on it…
“Free File” Your Taxes Through the IRS Website
If your adjusted gross income in 2008 was less than $56,000, you can use Free File at the IRS website to prepare and file your federal tax return. For those…
Economic Collapse-R-Us: 22 Lifestyle Changes of Middle Class America
Consumerism shmoozerism. I'm saving every cent I can. And, in "Recession World-2009", so is most of middle class America. The economic collapse has reduced a lavish "charge it and…
What Harvey Milk Taught Me About Change
It was only fitting that my spouse, Pam, and I saw the movie "Milk" this week. Much like our new President Obama, Harvey Milk - a grassroots gay rights advocate…