I have 3 “mini-posts” that I’ve decided to consolidate into one “bigger-post”.

I mentioned some time ago that I was ready to file my taxes.  Do to the fact that I’ve been very, very busy, I am just now getting around to actually filing.  For more information about the free service that I’ll be using to file my taxes online, read this post that I wrote in February.

Roth IRA updates.  I received my account verification documentation from Tradeking.com.  My wife and I now have Roth IRAs.  I am super-excited!  Now I have to make a decision.  What happens if the calendar creeps towards April 15th and I have not managed to fully fund both Roths for 2006?  Should I dip into my emergency fund?  I don’t know what would bother me more: missing a year of fully funding my Roths OR using my emergency fund for a “non-emergency”.  Here’s to hoping that I don’t have to make this difficult choice!

Fees.  For the first time in 2 years, I paid a bank fee.  My bank charges $2 if I make a withdrawal from another bank’s ATM.  In a moment of anti-NCN behavior, I left home without my cash envelopes.  I had to make a quick trip to another town about 45 minutes from where I live, and when I arrived, alas, I had no cash.  Thus, I was forced to use a competitor’s ATM.  So, I’m out $3.50.  Dork!