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Highlights from the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum: DOMA after Windsor
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum came to Chicago recently, so some of my colleagues and I attend the three-day long conference. One of my favorite presentations dealt with how things… -
The Number One Thing You Need to Do When Dealing with the IRS
Happy Monday! I recently got back from the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum. It’s a three-day intensive conference that provides different seminars on IRS updates and practice tips. I will highlight… -
Marriage Equality Round Up
Exciting news out of Florida yesterday. County Circuit Judge Luis Garcia ruled Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Marriages can begin on Tuesday. However, his decision only applies to… -
When You Don’t Need a Prenup
Ben asked me a couple of weeks ago, “Do we still have to get a prenup?’ With our wedding soon approaching, he wants to make sure we check off everything… -
What Do I Need to Include In My Wedding Budget?
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. As I’ve mentioned before, Ben and I are finally in our house. Even though we aren’t completely unpacked, we are… -
What Percentage of Your Income Should You Spend on Housing?
So I lied. My house budgeting kick isn’t quite over. I was ready to take a break and then I saw this cool graph on Kiplinger’s Tumblr called “How to… -
Why Proper Budgeting Will Keep You in Love With Your New House
I’m coming to the end of my new house budgeting kick. But I couldn’t leave the topic without commenting on a few other budget considerations when buying a new place.… -
Four Budget Busters to Lookout for When Moving
Hey all! Happy Monday. Sorry I was away last week. (And I’m sorry I’ve had to make this apology a few times recently.) Ben and I moved into our new… -
House Purchase Case Study: How to Mesh Different Money Personalities When it Comes to Budget Conflicts
Sorry I was away last week. With our move being so close, contractor scheduling and discussions on what needed to still get done took over my evenings. This entire process… -
The Premise: A Reminder of The Importance of Perspective in Financial Stress
Link: The Premise: A Reminder of The Importance of Perspective in Financial Stress As I’ve mentioned several times, Ben and I are neck-deep in stress: in addition to the ordinary… -
10 Reasons Why Barbara Crabb Has Become My Favorite Judge
In all of the house hoopla over the weekend, I completely missed the great news out of Wisconsin last week! Last Friday, U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb held that… -
Are you making home improvements or home repairs?
Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend. It was a hectic one for me and Ben. It seems after we complete one house project, another one begins. We… -
The Unique Type of LLC Your Small Business Should Be Using
This week we’ve gotten to know the best business structures for those going out on their own. I’ve discussed the benefits of the LLC and the S-Corp. I’ve also shown…