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How We Arrived at Today’s Important Supreme Court Case
Big day today for marriage equality. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the four consolidated cases from the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Sixth Circuit. Right now,… -
The Simple Step You Should Take to Improve Your Health and Wealth
In my effort to rejuvenate my mind and body this week, I’ve made sure to get to the gym right after work, took in a concert with my husband, and… -
Three Strategies to Help Achieve Work Life Balance
Tax season part one is over! As you may have noticed, I took Friday off from blogging (and from work) to do some things that I love – sleeping in,… -
How to File an Extension with the IRS
Two days left! You only have today and tomorrow to file your income tax return before the IRS’ first filing deadline. Luckily, you can get more time, if you know… -
Personal Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Miss
On Tuesday, I offered three types of deductions that make life a little easier for the self-employed. I also want to offer some tax-saving tips for you wage earners who… -
Three Tax Deductions that Make Life Easier for Schedule C Filers
I encounter a lot of Schedule C filers in my practice. These are the people that in some way work for themselves. The self employed have a lot to deal… -
The Secrets to a Successful Car Purchase
As I said in my previous post, you should be excited about how the tides have turned in your favor when it comes to buying a car. Today I want… -
Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Buy a Car
Well, Ben and I bought a new car last week. Just when I thought our big purchases were out of the way after our wedding and buying our new home,… -
My Love Letter to Suze Orman
In honor of Suze’s series Finale! Set your DVRs… Many of you have likely heard that Suze Orman will end her show on CNBC on March 28th. Those that know… -
Do You Need Retirement Protection Insurance?
A couple of weeks ago, I explained why Ben and I meet with a financial advisor. One of the benefits was learning about Retirement Protection Insurance. I checked with my… -
Why You Should Think Twice About that DIY project
I encountered one of my favorite money lessons this past week. Ben and I had some house decorating – hanging shelves and art work – that we’ve been putting off… -
The Reminder That We all Need
Ben and I took a trip to Madison, Indiana this past weekend to celebrate his grandfather’s 90th birthday. We usually reserve our Madison trips for Thanksgiving; but we couldn’t miss… -
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
In my series on what you need to know about your income tax return, I mentioned a part of your Form 1040 that needed its own post – the alternative…