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Stagnant
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I promised the Frugalista that I’d get back on the bandwagon. I’ve been slacking on my finances lately (like not contributing enough to my IRA) but no more. This week, I’m going to actually do all the things on my financial to do list.
I need to re-evaluate our asset allocation.
I also need [...]
Confessions
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Okay, I’ll confess. I’ve been a bad girl. While I PREPARED our taxes back in February, I have yet to file them. I’ve always wonddered about those last-minute filers and now I am one. Rest assured, I won’t be one of those people in line at the post office at 11:55pm though. [...]
Suze Orman’s Save Yourself
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Last year, Suze Orman and TD Ameritrade sponsored a Save Yourself promotion. You would receive a $100 bonus for opening an IRA at TD Ameritrade and automatically funding it with at least $50/month for twelve months. I signed up and last week, I received my bonus. It’s nice to receive a 16% [...]
Reminder – Kiplinger’s Jump Start Your Retirement
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Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. Today, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
Reminder – Kiplinger’s Jump Start Your Retirement
photo credit: habi
Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. Today, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
Kiplinger’s Does It Again
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Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. On January 13th and January 30th, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
Start the Year Off Right
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The turning of the calendar to a new year can provide motivation and a fresh start. Leave all your financial garbage behind in 2008. Instead of making resolutions, take action to improve your finances for this year and the years to come.
Set up a Christmas account – Congratulations if you did all [...]
2009 Financial Dates to Know
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Kiplinger.com has published a 2009 “money calendar”. Here are some of those important dates that you should make note of -
January 15th – Estimated taxes are due for the fourth quarter of 2008
January 31st – W-2’s and other financial statements for 2008 should begin arriving
March 15th – Last day to use funds [...]