Monthly Archives: December 2011

Will It Ever Come Back?

Tweet No, this isn’t an advice column for your love life that’s going to tell you, “If you love something, let it go.  If it comes back, blah blah blah…”  Nor is this the story of a man’s hairline, because … Continue reading

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How to Turn Your Investment Lemons Into Lemonade in the Next Two Days

Tweet We usually wait until April 15th to worry about taxes, but the time to do something about them is mostly well before that. Some examples include contributing to your employer’s retirement plan and flexible spending accounts. But there is … Continue reading

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The Cure for the Financial Hangover

Tweet Now that the holidays are behind us, do you find yourself carrying a few extra financial “pounds?”  That is, did you put so much of your holiday shopping on plastic that you end up starting the New Year carrying … Continue reading

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Money is Only Money

Tweet When I realized that I’d be posting this blog on Christmas, well at least the legal holiday since the spiritual holiday was Sunday, I thought it was a great opportunity to talk about values.  A season of celebration gives time … Continue reading

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Financial Planning and the Stonehedge Mystery

Tweet For those who love mysteries, one of the longest running mysteries I can remember is Stonehenge. I mean, what is the meaning of those stones in that location? Who put them there? Why? How? Well, one part of that … Continue reading

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Surviving the Holiday Season

Tweet Opening gifts may be fun but opening the credit bills next month won’t be. No one wants to start off the New Year deeper in debt, but too often that’s exactly what happens. Here are some ways to survive … Continue reading

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Ho, Ho, Holiday Tax Tips

Tweet In the middle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that there are only two more weeks left in the tax year, and although April 15th is still four months away, you can reduce the amount you owe … Continue reading

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A Workplace Twist on Balance Transfer Day

Tweet In case you missed it, two Sunday’s ago was designated as Balance Transfer Day, based on a Facebook-led protest against big banks that encouraged consumers to switch their high interest credit cards for cards with lower rates or 0% teaser rates.  … Continue reading

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How You Unknowingly Sabotage Your Finances

Tweet My husband and I are simplifying our lives – we went from a 5 bedroom 3 bath house to a two bedroom condo.  We gave our kids the extra furniture and other possessions we don’t need, and what they … Continue reading

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