With Hurricane Sandy causing concern, many are wondering what the latest natural disaster could mean for their taxes. When you suffer a loss due to a disaster, there is a good chance that you will be able to take a tax deduction for it. You need to fill out the right paperwork, of course, and […]
Miranda Marquit M.A. in Journalism is a well known financial blogger. Miranda's articles were featured or quoted by several mainstream media. She also has her own blog Planting Money Seeds where she covers topics from freelancing through home business to finances.
30 October,2012
23 October,2012
The IRS recently released its new IRA contribution limits for 2013, and the news is good: For the first time since 2008, the IRS is boosting the contribution limits. This is good news for those looking to increase their tax-advantaged retirement contributions. The news is especially good for those who contribute to Roth IRAs, since […]
16 October,2012
If you are looking for a low cost investing brokerage that allows you to trade options and futures for a relatively low price, TradeMONSTER might be a good fit. The brokerage offers solid educational resources for the beginning trader, as well as plenty of advanced resources and opportunities for the old hand. Opening a TradeMONSTER Account […]
9 October,2012
Now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to consider your health plan, and decide what steps you can take to choose a health insurance plan that works for you. It’s open enrollment time; the only time you can make changes to your health care plan. Every time open enrollment comes around, […]
2 October,2012
One of the most stressful financial situations that many of us face is that of debt. Debt can be a very stressful situation, and it can strain your relationships and even impact your health. If you want to improve your life, as well as improve your finances, you need to consider how you can pay […]
26 September,2012
One of the realities of your financial life is that a mistake on your credit report can negatively impact your credit score. If an inaccurate item on your credit report is dragging on your credit score, it can make it more difficult to qualify for the loan you want. And, even if you do qualify […]
24 September,2012
One of the best things you can do for your finances is to be realistic about the cost of credit cards. Unfortunately, too many of us believe that a credit card limit represents “our” money. However, it’s important to realize that credit cards represent money that you are borrowing. Whenever you borrow money it comes […]
18 September,2012
If you’re into index funds, chances are that you know about Vanguard. Indeed, trading Vanguard index funds and ETFs can provide you with a low cost way to invest with the help of dollar cost averaging. However, while you can get access to some amazing index products, there are downsides to Vanguard, including the relative […]
13 September,2012
Recently, I attended the Financial Blogger Conference. There were a number of interesting sessions, but one of the most inspiring was the opening keynote from Adam Baker of Man Vs. Debt. In his keynote, Adam shared the Golden Circle, as described by Simon Sinek. If you are looking for a way to energize your career, […]
4 September,2012
Later this week, I’m headed to the Financial Blogger Conference, being held in Denver. I look forward to an awesome weekend of meeting with fellow bloggers, and seeing a little bit of Denver, since it’s not a city I’ve spent a lot of time in. And I’m excited that it will be mostly tax deductible. […]