The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers fun online games that will give you an opportunity to talk about money with your kids and help them learn while enjoying the games. Together you can design a personal “family bill” and forward to friends and relatives. Play trivia games or try to catch a [...]
Tax Deadline Extended
April 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Good news for those in the northeastern United States affected by Monday’s major storm: the government has extended your tax filing deadline by 48 hours. The Internal Revenue service decided that due to bad weather, lost power, and public transportation issues, victims of the storm will have two more days to file taxes without fear [...]
Invest In Postage
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Map Your Financial Dreams
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One Week To File Taxes
April 9, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Though the deadline for filing taxes was extended by a few days, now is the time for action. Don’t forget to keep copies of all tax forms for your records. After you’ve completed the tax forms, talk about filing taxes with your kids. Allow them to look at your returns and ask questions. This is [...]
Where to Look if You’re Facing Foreclosure
April 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When the finance company providing your mortgage threatens closure on you, then its time for action. Being evicted from your home and losing everything you have put into it is and extremely stressful experience that may well affect the rest of your life. From time to time we here at Financing Wealth get asked to [...]
Change Your Mind About Money
April 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Make a commitment to changing your thoughts about money. The more you think and speak negative thoughts about money, the worse your financial situation. You attract what you believe. Conduct an experiment over the next few weeks. Pretend that your life is abundant. Believe that you are attracting money and opportunities every day. When you [...]
Lower Your Taxes
April 4, 2007 By Leave a Comment
To get a jump on next year’s taxes, make sure you are taking full advantage of all salary reduction plans available through your employer. When tax time rolls around again, you’ll be glad you took a few minutes to make small changes that pay big. Your first priority is to max out your 401k contributions [...]
The Taxman Cometh
April 3, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Two weeks until April 17 — this year’s extended deadline for filing taxes in the United States. Make the most of your deductions and minimize your taxes by starting now. Collect your receipts, forms, and other paperwork and get to business. Remember to review new taxation laws to see if you might profit from them. [...]
Avoid Poor Decisions
April 2, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Here are the biggest mistakes that folks make on the road to wealth. Double check to be sure that you aren’t guilty of any of these poor judgments. Holding a 30-year Mortgage If you have a 30-year mortgage, you could spend more than $100,000 extra dollars more than those with a 15-year mortgage. Letting Someone [...]