Friday Finance Findings for February 12th

It’s already mid-February, which means we’re just two months away from the tax filing deadline! We’ve been talking taxes a lot this past week, but it’s so you can make sure you’re getting the most in deductions, filing your return on time to avoid penalties, and using the right software. In case you missed it, I’m holding a TurboTax Premier giveaway. If you’d like a shot at winning a free copy of some tax software that’s a great start. Do you have a simple tax return? You may qualify for a free tax return.

Don’t qualify for the free tax return package but still looking for a deal? You’re in luck. H&R Block at Home is offering a huge Valentine’s day sale on February 12-14 where you can get some of their tax packages for up to 70% off! H&R Block may not be known for romance, but the company has packed its 55 years of tax expertise into all H&R Block At Home products. And H&R Block At Home is written in plain English to eliminate tax jargon, simplify DIY tax preparation and instill confidence that the return is done correctly. What’s not to love about that?

Enough about taxes, it’s time for this week’s links.

How to Claim the Child Tax Credit for 2009 – Have a child? There’s a tax credit for that. While not everyone will qualify there’s a good chance that you are entitled to either a nonrefundable or refundable tax credit of up to $1,000 per child. Make sure you’re getting every penny.

Raise the Estate Tax to 100% – What? Why on Earth would we do this? Actually, there have been a number of wealthy individuals who have been advocating an increase on the estate tax for a long time. See how it may or may not make sense.

Finding Money Where There’s None – Living paycheck to paycheck and feel that’s just no more money left? Don’t give up. You may be able to find money even if it seems like there is none.

Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Debt? – This is a difficult question to answer. It’s important to have savings for those emergencies so that you don’t have to resort to using credit, but at the same time debt can eat away at your money and cost you thousands in interest. What should you do?

DIY Debt Reduction Programs: 3 Affordable Ways To Beat Debt – Speaking of debt, here are a few do-it-yourself strategies that you can implement to get you on the way to becoming debt free.

Money Saving Tips ‒ Automotive Edition – Trying to save even more money? Look at your vehicle. For those of us who can’t rely on public transportation our vehicles probably take up a large portion of our daily budget. Here’s how you can save a few more pennies.

Nearly $1000 Spent in Baseball Tickets… I need Denny’s Free Breakfast – Usually we’re talking about saving money, but would you believe that Lazy Man just spent $1,000 on baseball tickets? Sometimes you have to splurge a little bit and spend money on something you enjoy.

33 Essential Items For Your Bug Out Bag – What’s a bug out bag? Well, it’s a collection of items that you keep on hand in the event of a crisis or natural disaster. Here are 33 things you need to have for your very own bug out bag.

How to Refer a Friend for a Job – These days it seems like we all know someone looking for job. As good friends and family members we’d love to help, but it isn’t always that easy. Here are some tips that you can use to help when referring a friend for a job.

Could You Survive Without Money? – I bet you’re thinking there’s no way you could survive without money, but what if you were really faced with that reality? Would you have the skills needed to really get by? Find out.

How to Keep Your Computer Files Safe and Sound – In this technological day and age we rely on our computers for almost everything. This reliance also means it can be devastating when our computers crash, get damaged, or files get lost. Learn how to keep your information safe and sound.

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