The months of spring might have thrown all of our plans to the bin, but we can still be grateful for what we did have: a decent internet connection and access to a Netflix account. With a fresh season of Better Call Saul ready for us to binge on, it only makes sense for die-hard […]
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Charitable deductions can be a complex and confusing area of your tax return. Understanding what you can deduct and what you can’t deduct can be confusing. Documenting it properly adds yet another layer of difficulty. To help sort it all out, I talked to Kelly Erb, (a.k.a. Taxgirl), and Kay Bell (of Don’t Mess With Taxes).
Both women offered great tips for getting the most from your charitable deductions while taking care to avoid pitfalls that could get your return flagged.
Most people give at least some money to charity, but few of us take our charitable deductions. In fact, only about a third of households itemize their deductions. The rest simply take the standard deduction, which for the 2010 tax year is:
These are the top personal benefits of remote work, according to remote workers themselves.
Youâve heard the expression countless times: Paying rent is like flushing money down the toilet. I get it. There are strong reasons for purchasing a home. Iâm a homeowner and can attest to the fact that it provides my family with more stability, knowing a landlord canât kick us out. Purchased at the right time
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Opening one franchise and making money is a tall feat. What about opening more than 13? Now that’s legit! Jesse Keyser is a franchise owner based in Southern Illinois. What I love about Jesse’s story is that it’s a perfect reminder of what Operation: #investNOW is all about. There are so many different ways you […]
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So, remember when I told you about the great deal ePantry was offering to my readers on Mrs. Meyer’s products and other natural cleaners and products? Remember how I also told that for a few days only, if you shared about ePantry with your friends and they made a purchase through your referral link, you’dRead More
Looking to move to one of the most popular Chicago neighborhoods? See which areas are most searched by ApartmentGuide.com renters.
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This is another guest post from Les O’Dell as he shares his journey of not eating out for an entire month. Personally, I would fail after a few days, so I give him props for the effort. Enjoy the read and hopefully this will be your best way to save money! I’m off to get […]
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Nearly a third of us bestow gifts on graduates during a typical commencement season, according to the National Retail Federation, averaging just under $90 per gift. The most popular item, favored by a sizable majority of givers, is the simple, practical and always-appropriate envelope stuffed with cash. If you weary of feeling like a bagman
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If youâre looking for a place to live, you may be trying to decide whether itâs better to buy or rent. Renting does have its advantages: thereâs less upfront investment and you can move when your agreement or lease is up without having to sell. However, for most people, itâs a much better option to
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