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Rx for a Rusty Rolodex
Before I had kids, you could find me at any number of events, from business conferences like Social Venture Network to arts festivals like Burning Man. Then mommyhood happened, and my conference-hopping vanished in a puff of baby powder. Until... ➡
Spending Control Tips from a Pro
Americans spend a mind-blowing $1.2 trillion every year on stuff they don’t need. As a professional organizer, I deal with the fallout from shopping gone wrong all the time. Some lessons from closets I’ve seen: DOUBLE TROUBLE: It’s a classic... ➡
Try the Dual-Income System
Couples often ask me whether they should combine finances or not. My personal answer is yes…and no.In other words, what my husband and I have found (and what many studies show) is not just that money fights can wreck a marriage, but the underlying... ➡
Inflation Translation
Remember when a slice of pizza was $1 or a cup of coffee was 50 cents? (If that was before your time, bear with us.) These days, depending on where you live, a slice is about $2 and a cup of ordinary, nondesigner coffee is about $1.25. At least.... ➡
Tax Facts for the Jobless
If you were unemployed in 2012, or if you’re still out of work, make sure you know your tax facts—many Americans don’t. Did you know... …that unemployment benefits are taxable? If you collected unemployment during 2010, you will get a 1099-G,... ➡
Reclaiming “Wealth”
A few times a year, I have the honor of teaching a personal finance seminar at my alma mater, Barnard College, in Manhattan. The class is called “Preparing for Life After College,” and it’s aimed at juniors and seniors. When I walk into the... ➡
The Scoop on Home Office Deductions
Ah, that pesky home-office deduction. For those who work from home, it can be a valuable tax break, but it’s also a tricky one—especially if you own your home. Want to check it out? First, let’s see if you’re eligible.You qualify for the deduction... ➡
Which Financial Docs Are OK to Chuck?
Every year around tax time, you face the same stack of old folders and files—and every year you ask yourself: Which ones can I toss? Here's the lowdown: ANNUAL WEEDING After the end of the calendar year, many of the year’s papers can be pruned... ➡
