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Invest in Yourself
Today is the end of the first quarter of the year, a.k.a. Q1. Why should you care about this commonplace term from the world of finance and business? Because an efficient way to move forward is to have a regular marker to stop and assess your... ➡
Rx for Pesky Medical Claims
If the Affordable Care Act ever comes together, it could give some 44 million uninsured Americans access to health coverage. But it probably won’t stop insurance companies from mishandling one in five claims—or make it any easier to get... ➡
Tax Tips for Donations
As you prepare to enter your charitable contributions on your schedule A, are you thinking “I thought I gave more than this?” Well, you probably did! Consider the following before you file: A charity doesn’t have to issue a detailed receipt... ➡
Love, Money and My 1040 Form
You hate to give the IRS credit for anything, but tax-time revelations can provide some eye-openers. My favorite this year happened when my husband and I were in pre-tax prep, combing through our budget. I asked my dear spouse—who pays our... ➡
When Money Talks Go Round & Round (And Lead Nowhere)
People often say that money is the main source of couples’ fights. In fact, the underlying problem can start with money conversations. Often couples get bogged down in repetitive conversations around money instead of talking about the actual... ➡
Pay It Forward on Tax Day
Getting your returns files is one reason to look forward to tax day. But it’s a major money day for another reason—it’s the last day you can contribute to your traditional or Roth IRA. That’s right, Uncle Sam kindly gives you until tax day to max... ➡
Your Brain, on a Budget
Do you start ambitious budgets only to abandon them after a few weeks—or days? Good news for the noncommittal: researchers say you can train your brain to become better. New habits are formed in 66 days on average, according to a 2009 study from... ➡
Burned Out on Fuel Costs?
Gas is up to $3.57 per gallon, nationally, with no relief in sight. While you can’t avoid the pump, you can maximize every gallon. Here, some tips and apps to prevent you from runnin’ on empty. Auto experts at Edmunds.com tested some old road... ➡
