Off The Reservation
Move Along, Nothing to See Here
It’s been a full two weeks since anything new has hit this site. I’d call that a record! Believe me when I…
April 30, 2012Browse
Author: Sandy Smith
I started this blog years ago as a way of keeping myself accountable to my own debt reduction plans. Now I'm using this site to help others get out of debt, and learn about personal finance so that they can live their best lives.
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4th Annual Earth Day Is My Birthday Giveaway
I have the distinct honor of sharing my birthday with Earth Day on April 22. For the past three years, I’ve celebrated…
April 15, 2012
Learn Something
The Procrastinator’s Guide To Filing Income Taxes Infographic
It’s no secret that I file my taxes late every year. This year is no difference. Based on the lines at my…
April 12, 2012
News
GE Adds Manufacturing Jobs In The U.S.
GE is investing $800 million in its appliance arm. That means there are new jobs opening right here in the United States.…
April 9, 2012
Learn Something
Ten IRS Tax Audit Red Flags
I’ve been doing my own taxes since I was 16. It’s really not that hard when your taxes aren’t too complicated. That…
April 2, 2012
About Me
Chance To Win Half A Billion Dollars? Yes, Please!
My friend Len Penzo does an occasional 100 word or less post, so I’m stealing borrowing his idea for this one. All…
March 30, 2012
Learn Something
Nine Tax Deductions That Prostitutes Can Claim
I had an interesting conversation with my cousin over lunch – which she made me pay for, damn college student – as…
March 28, 2012YIAC
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High School Students Do Taxes for Free
This innovative new program is helping high school student become certified tax preparers while helping low-income individuals get their taxes prepared for…
March 26, 2012
Get Out of Debt Course
Get Out Of Debt in 2012: Fix Your Credit Report
We have been going through the process of getting our finances in order so that we can get out of debt or…
March 23, 2012
Learn Something
Calculating Your Mortgage Payments with Excel
I have friend who is getting married in the next two months. While his fiance is busy planning the big white wedding…
March 14, 2012
News
Is Stealing Food For Your Family Okay?
No fluffy introduction here, I’m getting right to the point, because I really want your opinion this time. If you had children,…
February 29, 2012
Rants
Stay Out Of My Uterus
I know that this is not a political blog. Occasionally, there just happens to be so much going on in the political…
February 27, 2012