Within my post last week titled First time home buyer tax credit may actually expire, I maintained my steadfast belief that Congress and President Obama would not allow the credit to end. Simply stated, I argued, the housing market is still so unstable that taking away stimulus was unlikely. (Furthermore, it’s far easier for the [...]
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The post you are now reading is my 400th post at the Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck blog.
You: Is that a lot?
It is to me.
You: Do you like blogging?
Do you like vegetables?
You: Usually, but not always.
Blogging is like eating vegetables. Blogging today is more enjoyable than unusual, however, since, it’s my first post with the new [...]
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Not so long ago, I wrote of some of the humorous parts of the tax code. Recently, I became aware that the federal government is now subsidizing the purchase of golf carts and I don’t find that funny at all.
You: Really? They’re subsidizing golf carts?
Yes.
You: How so?
Like any other subsidy, part of the cost is [...]
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The first time home buyer tax credit is currently set to expire on November 30, 2009. As the law currently stands, only homes purchases with a closing date before the end of November will qualify for the $8,000 credit.
I have said, numerous times, that I believe the credit will be extended.
You: Why? Who do you [...]
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Today, I’m featuring a quick compilation of links I’m sure you’ll find interesting:
Bankrate.com recently published a story Should you pay debt before savings? It’s a good write-up of an important question for those living Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck. Plus, I was quoted for the piece.
Social Security recently announced that there will be no increase in [...]
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Identity theft is a serious business.
You: Are you in it?
No, I’m not in that business. I’m just saying, far better for you to take the risk of identity theft seriously vs. very easily becoming a victim of a stolen identity crime.
You: What should I do differently?
Not sure. It depends largely on what you do and [...]
As I wrote earlier this week, I recently suffered a concussion. Fortunately, this was my first head injury. I now hope it is my last. In the grand scheme of things, I was very lucky. There will be no long-term damage and the main impacts were limited to lost sleep, lost money (hospital bills), and [...]
So I got a concussion last week.
You: Explaining your recent absence?
Indeed.
You: I thought it was the Red Sox fiasco.
While that didn’t exactly speed my recovery, their collapse had no impact on the extent of my own. While I am still limited in my work hours, I will try to weave in an important, if not [...]
I have a few speaking engagements during the next month to let you know about. You can always stay abreast of my future workshops by joining the Total Candor mailing list.
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Next up is a webinar sponsored by the Northwestern University Alumni Association. This year, they have decided to open it up [...]
You have to love the lesson Matt from Taking Charge shares in his Blogger wakes corporate giant, helps secure long-sought refund. It’s my favorite article from this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted by Studenomics. My article, Welcome to the fourth quarter: Five suggested tasks before New Year’s, was also featured.
In Matt’s brief article, he [...]
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