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3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep

Family Balance Sheet

We have our 2011 tax meeting this week with our accountant. We own an S corporation and have a few employees, so we have a CPA prepare our taxes every year. Honestly, he is worth his weight in gold; the tax rules make my head spin. In all honesty, tax season goes fairly smoothly for us. File Folder.

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The Best Investments For the Over 40s to Start Now

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the best ways to invest for your retirement is taking advantage of the tax incentives of retirement accounts. Traditional IRAs allow your contributions as a tax deduction while you are working. Roth IRAs allow tax-free withdrawals on accounts that are more than five years old.

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. But with my corporate background and interest in personal finance, my husband and I agreed that I would handle all of the day-to-day financial tasks for our home. Organize paperwork for tax preparation. What does that person do in your home?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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