Money Today That Matters Tomorrow
>I received the following comic strip via email this week and even though it was written 15 years ago, it is quite relevant for today’s semi-government corporate environment. Funny business indeed. (click on image to enlarge) My Australian holiday is coming to an end and I am not looking forward …
“What’s hers is hers and what’s mine is hers – that’s how we share our money!” Many arguments about money occur because couples haven’t clearly spelled out their expectations about investing, spending or saving. Instead, each member of the couple simply assumes that the other shares his or her views …
Dollar cost averaging (DCA) seems to be a hot topic of late with many experts saying to continue buying shares, even as they keep falling in price. For those of you who may not understand DCA, it basically means that you continue to buy more shares in companies that you …
See this article for the latest on the stimulus check (economic impact) payments [Updated Dec 2010] The Making Work Pay tax credit expires on December 31, 2010. As a result: – The income tax withholding tables for 2011 will no longer be adjusted for the Making Work Pay credit. There …
Why is the beginning of the year a time when people like to set goals; Isn’t January 1 just another day like April 13th? The answer is, people like to use January 1 as a time to set goals and make resolutions because it is a quantifiable milestone – the …
With tough economic times and house prices plunging across the country, rental (apartment) living has become the norm for a number of people. Whether it is by choice or circumstance, apartment living has its own challenges and before you make the move here are some things to consider and tips …
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With Internet fraud on the rise, it is even important to protect your online identity and information. We all have user name and password protected accounts for various services ranging from email accounts to merchant services (Amazon, eBay) to online banking, and if you are like the majority of people …
Here are some useful facts & figures to be aware of when it comes to capital gains and losses that result for a stock sale. Given the recent volatility and growth in trading understanding how your stock sales will impact your taxes will be critical to keep the gains you …
Budgeting provides a way for people to track their income and expenses. However the hard part, once people are aware of their expenses, is to actually cut back on discretionary items. Budgeting fails for many people because they fail to address this key shortcoming. Budgeting will not reduce your expenses; …
In an argument with my wife over our holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment, I got accused of being a cheapskate because I refused to put aside money/budget worries during the holiday season. “What’s the point of saving if we cannot spend the money on the ones we love?” …
As the economy slows and a recession looms, workers at companies small and large are getting ever more anxious about their jobs and livelihoods. It seems like not a day goes by when news comes out that a major company announces a round of layoffs or indicates plans to to …
Many are calling the 2008-2009 worst recession since the great depression. Or, most succinctly the Great Depression 2. No doubt the news is bad and all the major economic indicators signal that growth is slowing at a quickening pace. But the question on most people’s minds is how long will …
At a recent dinner party I was talking to a good friend whose wife had recently had twins, but was getting back into the workforce after only 6 months of having the babies. What was more was that she was able to do all this while staying at home and …