THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO GROSS INCOME In Part 1, I introduced you to two key components at the beginning of your Form 1040. Now we get down to business and…
HOW TO START YOUR RETURN ON THE RIGHT FOOT As in any important relationship, you need to make a good first impression on your return. Messing up your name,…
Happy Monday! Now that we are a couple of weeks into the New Year, most of us are easing our way back into regular, post-holiday life. That life, for me,…
Since I’ve been on a gay marriage kick this week, Ben thought it would be a good idea to write about our wedding planning. I was a little hesitant because…
Have you ever had a feeling that something big was about to happen? Not a well-defined sense of the occurrence. Not even something you can really verbalize. But something that…
So you’ve set some financial goals and started tracking your expenses. You’re well on your way to taking charge of your personal finances in 2014. The final piece of the…
You’ve heard me mention it before, and I’m sure I will talk about it a thousand more times: tracking your expenses will be one of the most beneficial things you…
Happy New Year! I know I’ve been away a little longer than I thought. I decided to take time out and enjoy my vacation with Ben and others, instead of…
I hope you all had an enjoyable week last week. I had a great time in Georgia hanging out with my family, cooking, and talking personal finance. I also enjoyed…
Another one down! Early yesterday afternoon, we learned that New Mexico became the 7th state this year and the 17th overall, along with the District of Columbia, to recognize same-sex…
In completing your year-end review, you may realize that you need a financial advisor to help get you on the right track. Picking one, however, may be harder than you…