It seems like at least once a week I have to dig through my file cabinet or go in search of my wallet for an online purchase, to fill out a direct deposit form or to call my bank. While I know where to find all of the information I need for each of our…
By now, many of you have already done their online tax filing. You probably didn't need a checklist anyway because you're on top of things, so you didn't miss too much. But for the rest of us -- you know, those of us who put off doing our taxes because we know it's going to…
For many families, healthcare costs can add up over the course of a year and represent a fairly significant tax deduction. Depending on your health insurance co-pay it could take a big bite out of your budget. Keeping track of your healthcare costs may be beneficial at the end of the year when you do…
The following post is from Linsey of Wise Bread.com, Lille Punkin', and The Freelance Farmer: Your Frugal Guide to Coughs and Colds It’s that time of year when everyone you know is coughing or sneezing, and the number of days missed from school and work will increase dramatically. How do you handle the coughs and…
The following guest post is from Blessing at Working Mom Journal: Many people who work at home do not establish ground rules or work habits that could help develop their careers. The truth is -- whether you are working away from home or at home -- professionalism matters. As an entrepreneur, you don’t want to…
The following post is from Lisa of Working Naked: Working from home can be lonely. When I started my first home-based business, I was thrilled to see or hear from anyone, including phone solicitors and my neighbors. I was lonely. I knew I had reached rock bottom when I looked forward to seeing the UPS…
Today is day three in our two-week Christmas series: Organizing Your Way to a Simple Christmas. I don't offer much financial advice here at Organizing Your Way, and I don't plan to make that my focus anytime soon, but as we start our Christmas series this week, I want to offer one simple piece of…