It’s important to double check your tax return — even if it is prepared by someone else. Anyone can make a mistake, and the information entered into a tax prep program is only as good as what you put in. Before you hit “send” on your electronic filing, or before you put your paper return in an envelope, carefully check for these 10 common filing mistakes.
We all know the answer: Probably not. But it's good to be reminded when you hear all the stories about people making a killing day trading -- They might not be telling you the truth and even if they are, they might just be lucky.
Even though it's 2010, you can still get some deductions for your 2009 tax return. Making Haiti donations and opening a traditional IRA are two ways you can get 2009 tax deductions -- even though that year is over.
ids, they can be loving and also annoying at times. My friend and I were talking about the best way to teach children about money. I feel that having children do household chores is a great way to reward them. She feels giving them a set amount every week is better. Who is correct?
One way you can keep your finances on track is to create monthly checklists, breaking things down in smaller portions in order to better manage your cash flow.
There will always be down times and if you want to shore up your personal finances against a recession, it is likely that you weather it much better. You can't control what goes on in the national economy, but you can control -- for the most part -- your personal economy.
If you can't pay your taxes this year, contact the IRS. Explain your situation, and try to set up a payment plan.
Making just one goal with regards to your savings can make a real difference. Here are savings goals which can help you have a financially secure and less financially stressful 2010, so know your situation and choose one which best suits you.
Because I believe that good basic personal finance advice doesn’t age, I set out to the web and asked some of the best personal finance bloggers to share their favorite articles they wrote for 2009.
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