Jun
12
Is Debt Making You Sick?
June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
You know debt is bad but did you know debt is also bad for you? According to a recent poll, those who carry a heavy debt load reported more health problems in the previous 12 months. So is debt making you ill? According to a poll by AOL and the AP, those with a lot [...]
Jun
10
6 Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Money
June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By now a majority of Americans have received their stimulus payments from the IRS. If you're wondering what to do with that money, I have some suggestions. Start an Emergency Fund. Everybody needs an emergency fund. Dave Ramsey recommends at least $1,000 until you pay off your debts then you need 3 to 6 months [...]
Jun
6
Privacy Policy
June 6, 2008 | Comments Off
Effective: June 1st, 2008 Privacy Notice Table Of Contents: Our Commitment To Privacy The Information We Collect How We Use Information Our Commitment To Data Security Our Commitment To Children’s Privacy How To Access Or Correct Your Information How To Contact Us Our Commitment To Privacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect [...]
Jun
6
Are We Spending Too Much On Our Children?
June 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The media tells us we aren't spending enough time with our kids. However, I'm beginning to wonder if we're not spending too much time and money on our children. The idea of spending too much time (or money) and our children seems ridiculous in this modern age of child first living. Aren't we supposed to [...]
Jun
4
Stimulus Payment Notification – What Does It Say?
June 4, 2008 | 16 Comments
Some people have asked what the stimulus notification letter would say. I finally received mine so I can share it with you. I already showed you what the envelope looks like so you don't throw it away. I scanned in the stimulus notification for my records. It states in bold print that you should save [...]
May
20
5 Ways to Save Money On Gas – Gas Prices – Part 4
May 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
Gas prices are at record highs. If you've filled up recently, you probably felt a little sick after dumping $50 or more into your gas tank. Gas prices are high, but there are a few things you can do to save yourself a few bucks. This is the 4th article in a multi-part series on [...]
May
14
Stimulus Payment: Do My Children Qualify?
May 14, 2008 | 16 Comments
If you have children, they may earn you an additional $300 each this year. That's because the economic stimulus package allows for an additional payment for each qualifying child in your household. How will I know if my children qualify? The IRS has some basic requirements. First the child has to have a valid SSN [...]
May
12
The economic stimulus package payments are on their way to millions of Americans. The IRS has gone out of it's way to ensure everyone knows about it. Those with low incomes can file their taxes online for free just to qualify for the stimulus payment. But what if you make too much and how much [...]
May
9
More frequently asked questions regarding the Economic Stimulus Payment (Rebate): What if my spouse owes money? What will happen to our stimulus payment? Will the IRS keep it all even though part of that money is for me and my children? The IRS Will Keep Your Money The IRS can keep your stimulus money (and [...]
Apr
30
Economic Stimulus Payment – Child Support Questions
April 30, 2008 | 318 Comments
Many questions about the Economic Stimulus Payment keep coming up. Some of the most common involve child support. The questions fall into two categories: owing and receiving child support. If You or Your Spouse Owes Child Support The IRS will withhold your payment up to the full amount, if you owe back child support. If [...]