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10 Financial Lessons From the Celebrity Apprentice

While the show has its share of mindless reality tv entertainment, there are lessons that can be derived from it, not just for the business world that the show is based on (albeit loosely) but for our own personal financial lives as well. Continue reading

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How Is Your Retirement Income Taxed?

The primary difference between our working and retired years is not how our sources of income are taxed, but the “sources” of income themselves. Continue reading

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Does the 401(k) “Suck?”

Unlike Social Security and traditional defined-benefit pension plans, the 401(k) allows you to take control and responsibility over your own financial destiny. Continue reading

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Tips for Tax Day

Tweet The days are getting longer, but your fuse may be getting dangerously short if you are among the 25% of Americans who wait till the last two weeks to file your tax returns. Good old procrastination is probably responsible … Continue reading

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Why It’s No Shocker When Athletes Go Broke

Tweet As a sports fan, I see a lot of sports-related items in the news, on Facebook, on my Twitter feed…all over the place.  Not too long ago, ESPN aired a special called “Broke” about athletes that earned tens of … Continue reading

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What’s the Deal with the Double D?

The cost of employer-sponsored coverage on Form W-2 doesn’t mean it’s taxable. Continue reading

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How to Avoid an IRS Audit

Take these steps to minimize the chances of being audited by the IRS. Continue reading

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The Mistake That Turned My Refund Into a Tax Bill

Think about how your taxable income may change next year before adjusting your tax withholding. Continue reading

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If You Aren’t Ready to Prepare Your Taxes, File an Extension

If you can’t file your taxes by April 15th, you can file for an automatic extension. Continue reading

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Don’t Wait For Next Year’s Tax Refund

You can change the size of your tax refund by adjusting your withholding. Continue reading

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