For the past six months now I have had the pleasure of being able to interview debt free individuals and couples on the Debt Free Living Podcast. So far I have released about 20 episodes and it amazes me how … Continue reading
Our regular readers know how much I dislike credit cards. Actually, dislike is a really weak attempt at describing how I really feel. Still, there are tons of people who disagree with me and feel they just can’t get by … Continue reading
Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #235 – May 4, 2012 Welcome to the May 4, 2012 Edition #235 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. After a … Continue reading
Every couple of weeks we like to take a moment and thank all the other blogs and websites that have mentioned or promoted us or our posts. They’ve been kind enough to say something about us, so we’d like to … Continue reading
What would we do if there was no financial education programs? There are thousands of bloggers, books, and financial literacy classes available, we just need to take advantage of these great resources and use them to improve our financial lives.
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Yay!! It’s my turn to do a video for Financial Literacy Month! Since I’m in the middle of moving from Wisconsin to Iowa, I thought it would be timely to share how we looked at a few of the financial … Continue reading
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Tagged diy, do it yourself, financial literacy, relocating, save money while moving
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Gifts of the Heart As you work hard to change your money habits, don’t mistake spending less on gifts for being “cheap” or “unloving”. You can give GREAT gifts if you’ll just consider what the gift recipient enjoys most. Trinkets … Continue reading
Carrie from CarefulCents.com gives a brief explanation of taxable income and tax brackets. Determine taxable income Take the total of all income (W2 or self-employed such as from a 1099) and subtract any exemptions or deductions. The 6 tax brackets Taxable income will … Continue reading
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Tagged effective tax rate, financial literacy, taxable income, taxes
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Brad Chaffee from EnemyOfDebt.com offers some great advice for those who are falling behind on debt payments and considering bankruptcy. The Pro-rata Method can keep creditors off your back and help you avoid future judgments, or the execution of a judgment because … Continue reading
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Tagged debt elimination, financial literacy, pay off debt
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My good friend and financial coach Jon White, giving a new perspective on your money, shares 3 ways to pay for your child’s college education. It pays to plan ahead and either take advantage of tax-favored accounts (529 or ESA … Continue reading
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