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Reward checking accounts have grown in popularity as everyone is looking for a way to earn a little extra cash as safely as possible. Here’s a refresher on how they work – You earn a higher rate of interest if you make a minimum number of debit cards per statement period (usually 10+) and opt [...]South Shore Savings Bank – 3.69% APY Rewards Checking, $200 Bonus from personal fi
When I said that the current capital gains tax rate is 0% for some taxpayers, a reader, Colin, was shocked. He states:I had no idea long term capital gains are presently 0%. Are you sure?Yes, Colin, I’m sure! Let’s take a closer look at capital gains and the capital gains tax rates for 2010.Capital AssetsThe IRS has a pretty broad view on capital gains, which come from capital assets.
Santa Claus is one of our most recognizable holiday characters, known for his love of children, holiday spirit, and giving personality. Most people would agree that Santa is a good guy. He gives unselfishly and the only thing he asks for in return is good behavior. However, has anyone ever asked what this all costs [...]
No matter your own political leanings, the way you vote can have clear consequences for your personal finances. It may seem like politics only broadly touch our personal bank accounts, with promises of a chicken in every pot or plans to grow the number of jobs in a particular location. But there can be some [...]
Another year, another maxed out IRA!Last week I xfered all $5,000 of it in one fell swoop (not to be confused with “fowl swoop” which I thought it was all my life), and then yesterday we had some fun stock-picking :) If you recall from last year’s Roth adventure, I basically treat [...]
Periodically, the Ohio College Advantage 529 Plan offers a sign up bonus when you use their “Refer a Friend” program. This is a great deal for several reasons – first, even though it is an Ohio based program, it is open to residents of any state. The second, is the Ohio College Advantage 529 Savings [...]
Nothing is more significant over the long term from a financial planning aspect than ensuring you are setting aside and investing a sufficient amount to take care of your monetary needs in retirement. This can be easy to put off, especially if retirement is far away and taking care of your personal finances is low [...] Related posts:What NOT to Do With Your 401K and IRA Retirement Plans2010 401k
This video post by staff writer Adam Baker is the last of a four-part series. Baker previously featured a post on his own blog entitled, Debt Tsunami: The Ultimate Method to Paying Off Debt.Courtney and I have recently stumbled upon a new hurdle in our personal finance journey: complacency.You see, we’ve experienced just enough success to make us feel comfortable, but not enough to be even
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