“Worried about an IRS audit? Avoid what’s called a red flag. That’s something the IRS always looks for. For example, say you have some money left in your bank account after paying taxes. That’s a red flag.” — Jay Leno While Leno might not have it exactly right, he is on to something: The IRS [...]
There have been so many important financial events in this decade that it is hard to choose the top ten. It has been a jam-packed decade of financial events in the United States and around the world, some good, some bad, and all newsworthy. All of the financial events have been important to small business. [...]
If you’re an avid reader, there’s a good chance that you could be spending a lot of money on books that you really don’t have to. Through some smart money saving-tips and a bit of discipline, you can easily cut your reading bill in half.
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Here are the top 10 ways to know if you’re an entrepreneur. (And for those of you that are already entrepreneurs, you can nod your head as we go along…Or disagree with me! Or add your own points!)
So does your organization have any Easter fundraisers planned? There are lots of great Easter fundraising ideas that are easy and can be planned rather quickly.
Some of you may be looking at more revenue streams when looking to make more money, but there is a way to make even more money and it doesn’t involve finding another excellent revenue stream. In fact, its a stream that goes the other way and takes money from you each month. I’ve noticed a [...]
It’s only natural that you’re curious. Who doesn’t want to sneak a peek at the paychecks of America’s wealthiest workers? In the spirit of disclosure, here’s a look at the median salaries of America’s 50 highest-paying jobs, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The list of America’s top earners contains many expected results [...]
When it comes to getting textbooks for school at decent prices, most students know that the college bookstore is going to cost them more than most other places. They also know the basics on where they can find textbooks at better prices: eBay, half.com, using textbook price comparison engines and the like. The following are [...]
Using Google AdSense is one of the most popular ways for bloggers to monetize their blog. In addition to the ease of use, AdSense offers a reliable source of income to many. AdSense takes the confusion out of blog monetization and allows bloggers to concentrate on writing quality content instead of worrying about making money. [...]
Here are some of our favorite and most popular recipes for Valentine’s Day dinners, breakfasts, and desserts. Use some of these suggestions in planning your own celebration.
With US consumer debt surpassing a staggering $1.7 trillion, America is gearing up for another expensive Valentines Day, according to financial author and former Price Waterhouse CPA, Jim Trippon. Trippon, who runs a boutique wealth management firm in Houston, TX, is considered one of America’s foremost authorities on the financial habits of American self -made [...]
Have you heard the one about the doggie day care deduction? The male model? The pimped-out Amish buggy? That’s right — Bankrate’s back with another nine of the craziest tax write-offs you’ve ever heard of, in the hope it will make paying your 2006 federal income tax a little bit easier. For our last installment [...]
When people discover a problem with their credit score, they often act rashly, doing things that seem as though they would improve your credit, but actually damage a credit score. Before we get into the ten mistakes to avoid, let’s first look at what makes up one’s credit score, as defined by Fair Isaac: Although [...]
With the slowing housing market and the rising interest rates, many are predicting that 2007 could be a slow period for economic growth (and might end up in a recession, depending on what the Fed does and how the housing market reacts.) Here is some information to help your building or remodeling business survive any [...]
Mega Wealth, what does that mean? Is it Millions, Billions or possibly trillions of dollars? Is a mega wealth person Bill Gates or Donald Trump? Does the idea of mega wealth, multiple millions, billions and trillions make you wonder how they do it? Well, I’m hoping you’re wondering because you want some, so lets see [...]
Let’s talk about your personal online money-making empire. What would that look like for you? Would it mean the freedom to work when you wanted to, how you wanted to? Would it give you more time at home with your kids? Would it give you the time to pursue your hobby? So how would that [...]
