RSSArchive for March, 2007

Free Starbucks Coffee on March 15th From 10am – Noon

Free Starbucks Coffee on March 15th From 10am – Noon

That’s right, it is free coffee day again at Starbucks. On Thursday, March 15th between 10am and noon you can have yourself a 12oz. regular coffee on the house. If you like coffee, nothing beats free right? Unfortunately for me I am tied up in meetings all morning and will miss out on this deal. [...]

Where Do Your Social Security Tax Dollars Go?

Where Do Your Social Security Tax Dollars Go?

Social Security taxes, or FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is generally just an item you see on every pay stub. These taxes cover both Social Security and Medicare benefits. We have become almost numb to the number because we can’t do anything about it. If you work, you will pay this tax. You can’t claim [...]

2007 Taditional IRA Deductibility: Know the Rules

2007 Taditional IRA Deductibility: Know the Rules

While anyone with earned income can participate in a Traditional IRA, the ability to deduct those contributions from your taxable income are dependent on many factors. I was recently discussing retirement plans with a friend and they explained how they were not going to participate in their employer’s 401(k) because they didn’t like the selection [...]

24 Signs That You Could be in Financial Trouble #5: Depending on Parents, Friends or Others to Help You Out

24 Signs That You Could be in Financial Trouble #5: Depending on Parents, Friends or Others to Help You Out

In this series I am covering the 24 tell-tale signs that you could be in financial trouble. Over the next few weeks I will be presenting these signs, how to identify them and tips on how to address the issue. To be financially independent you have to pay your bills. If you continue to depend [...]