Category: Taxes
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Does Your W4 Deserve A Fresh Look?
Have you started thinking about taxes yet? I know it is the dreadful thing that we would like to avoid, but they say that taxes are one of the two certain things in life. Many will begin getting W2 statements this month along with the 1099’s and all the other documents to begin preparation for…
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Have You Had Enough Yet?
I have. Really, how much of this can go on without somebody getting past their elitist attitude and posturing to do what is right financially. On the news tonight, I hear George Stephanopolis and the White House reporter trying now to now smear the S&P organization. It was this same organization who warned all of…
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Guess They Will Not Be a Client….
I am amazed at the ineptness of our government leaders – especially when it comes to finances. Yes, we all know that they are trying to protect their political careers and afraid to make the tough decisions, but there comes a point when they have to realize that the spending path they have us on…
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What Are You Doing With Your Refund?
For many Americans, the season is upon you of receiving the joyful tax refund, Regardless of the fact that you lent the US Treasury your money and they are not paying you one penny of interest, you are so excited about that check that is soon to be on its way. Now – what will…
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Your 2010 IRA
Last year on all but a memory now, but one of things you can do is to still contribute to your Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP. You have until April 15 to contribute the remainder of your annual contribution amount. For your both your traditional or Roth IRA you can contribute $5000 and, if…
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Where’s The Beef??
This week has reminded me of 1984 all over again. Back in that year, Walter Mondale ran against Ronald Reagan for the presidency. During one of the debates and in an effort to challenge the president on his agenda, Mondale asked President Reagan “where’s the beef?” This was a take off of the then recent…