January 2011

What is IRS Tax Form 4868?

January 31, 2011

Do you need a little more time to file your taxes? Do you expect to have an outstanding balance that you’ll have trouble paying before the typical deadline? The good news is that you can receive an extension if you spend a few minutes filling out a Form 4868. If you expect to have any [...]

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Save Big Money On College Textbooks

January 31, 2011

Students spend thousands on textbooks. It doesn’t matter what field you’re studying. Literature? You’ve got to buy thirty-five novels for every class. Science or math major? Textbooks for these classes routinely cost upwards of $100. But, there are ways to get ahead of the curve on textbooks, and great ways to save money. Here’s a [...]

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The DoughRoller Weekly RoundUp (Stockpickr $1,000 Virtual Challenge Edition)

January 30, 2011

I’m not usually one for entering contests, but the folks at Stockpickr have created one that’s caught my eye.  Anyone interested in winning $1,000 each month (in addition to a variety of other prizes) only needs to sign up a free virtual trading account with $250,000 in cash and trade stocks.  At the end of [...]

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Superbowl XLV Commerical Costs

January 29, 2011

Super Bowl XLV, which will take place on February 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas will be a big event, not just for the game but for the much anticipated commercials. Super Bowl ads have become infamous for packing a big punch and are one of the most beloved aspects of the big game. The Super [...]

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The Company Men and How NOT to Handle a Layoff

January 29, 2011

Recently I went to see “The Company Men,” a drama about the devastating effects of downsizing during the recent recession. The film focuses on the character of Bobby Walker, played by Ben Affleck, who is a hardworking, ambitious sales executive enjoying the fruits of success: big house, sporty Porsche, exclusive golf club membership, etc. Until [...]

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TurboTax 2010 Review

January 28, 2011

As we enter tax season for 2010 taxes, there’s no better time than now to review the most popular tax software for personal and small business tax preparation, Turbo Tax 2010. The 2010 version was recently released and currently offers four different federal products to help consumers file their tax returns online. I’ve used Turbo [...]

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Is It Better to Get a Payday Loan than Overdraft Your Checking Account?

January 28, 2011

This post comes to you from the NerdWallet.com team, personal finance bloggers and experts in helping consumers find the best low APR credit cards. Say you have no money in the bank, a month’s worth of bills due, and a gas tank to fill. To make it through the next 2 weeks, you need to [...]

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Westlake Texas and the Richest Cities in America

January 28, 2011

Photo: Jonas Brothers’ Westlake Home I recently passed through Austin, Texas on a road trip from California to North Carolina. Many of the suburbs surrounding the city were impressive in their beauty and wealth.  None, however, can rival the town of Westlake, Texas in terms of the affluence of its inhabitants. This Dallas suburb, with [...]

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How To Find the Right Contractor

January 28, 2011

In today’s “Do-it-Yourself (DIY)” age, we are often fooled into thinking there is no project too difficult to handle. Even if you’re a hardcore DIYer, chances are that you’ll eventually stumble across a project for which require professional help. In this case, you’ll need to hire a contractor to help you complete your project. There [...]

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