Monthly Archives: August, 2010
Use The Debt Reduction Mindset To Save For Future Purchases
Determined. Back when I was getting out of debt, I was the very definition of determined. I worked hard, extremely hard, to stay on budget, earn extra money, and rapidly pay down my debts. Once I paid off my debts, I remained determined, and worked hard to fully-fund my emergency fund. I also worked hard [...]
I Mailed A Payment To The Wrong Business Address
Have you ever – lost your wallet? – forgotten to mail a payment? – misplaced an important financial document? – overdrawn your checking account? – spent more than you could afford to spend? – maxed-out a credit card? – made any number of finance-related mistakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the [...]
Amended Our Tax Return
I did something today that I’ve never done before – I filed an amended tax return. Back in March, I filed my taxes but didn’t claim the first-time homebuyer credit. Armed with the proper paperwork, forms, and software, it took, literally, 10 minutes to amend the return. According to the IRS website, returns claiming the [...]
Hidden Costs Of Home Improvements
This past Saturday, I had my kids playhouse moved from our old house to our new one. The playhouse paint didn’t match our new house, so I spent some time today painting it. I also repaired a few shingles that were damaged during the move. Oh, and I also installed a small window-unit air conditioner, [...]
