Diamonds and Dogs #18
I share my latest picks for three pieces of online content with the power to help you make better money choices (the Diamonds), and one that’ll mess you up (the Dog).
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Diamonds and Dogs #17
I share my latest picks for three pieces of online content with the power to help you make better money choices (the Diamonds), and one that’ll mess you up (the Dog).
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Can You Freefile?
Would you spend money on something that’s being given away? Of course not! So don’t buy tax preparation software until you check whether you’re eligible or Freefile.
read moreFree Tax Prep Help
If you’re low or moderate income or age 60 or older, you’re likely eligible to take advantage of free computers and tax preparation software to prepare your return at locations staffed by IRS-certified volunteers across the country. And if you’re not able to prepare your simple return, the volunteers will help with preparation and filing too.
read moreiFixit Yourself
Is your iGadget ill? You’ll pay a minimum charge of $80-$100 just for an assessment—not a repair—by a hired geek. With iFixit’s help, even the electronically challenged like me can take a shot at doing repairs.
read moreSimple Math
I believe I’ve uncovered the single equation that’s the key to financial success.
read moreSimplify the Holidays
Christmas is a week away, which for many means stress is peaking! I can’t help you deal with a house full of rowdy relatives, but you can take steps to simplify your holiday and avoid starting the new year broke and bewildered.
read moreDo You Invent Needs?
Sometimes bargain hounds can be very creative in “recognizing” a need for an item only after its discovery on a retail shelf at an excellent price!
read morePost Updates #2
Here’s an update on a few past post topics: Timebanking, high-frequency trading, the LIBOR scandal, the new FICO mortgage score, housing prices and mortgage rates, Facebook stock, and last but not least my friend Tom’s real estate dilemma!
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