I was invited to join the TaxACT How I Save blog tour which shares ways to increase your savings. Last year, TaxACT saved America over $240 million on tax preparation. The personal savings rate in the US could be better. And it is my hope in spreading knowledge on personal finance topics that more Americans will take better […]
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Are you trying to decide if you should do your own taxes or hire a professional instead? Every year I use TurboTax software to do my own taxes and encourage others to do the same. Yet every year someone scoffs at me for spending a couple hours of my life learning, understanding, and optimizing my
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Raising taxes on the rich is going to be a common theme over the next several years. With Joe Biden as President, he plans to raise taxes on households making over $400,000. If you’re a household that’s stressed out and struggling, despite making an almost top 1% income, make you should take it down a
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It should come as NO surprise to long time Financial Samurai readers that the IRS admitted to targeting conservative groups since Obama became President. The government already discriminates against those who make over a certain amount by charging higher taxes even though they already pay for the majority of all taxes. Meanwhile, the deductions and
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Despite mentally writing off the value of my Social Security benefits, in the bottom drawer in the way back of my cob-webbed mind, I know it will be there to fund my early bird special seafood buffets when I’m retired. Sure, the eligibility age for withdrawal might rise from 62 to 67, but we’re all
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Are you looking to raise the rent to earn more money? Over time, if you don’t raise the rent with inflation, you will find your unit undercharging. This creates economic loss as a landlord. Therefore, as a landlord since 2005, let me show you how you can raise the rent in a fair and smart
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One of the reasons why I dislike taxes is because I frequently don’t feel like I’m getting my money’s worth. Let me highlight a short story of absurdity to illustrate a point. There’s been a loose manhole a half block away from my house which has persistently gotten noisier over the years. What once was
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The government has developed a great system to rob American citizens and there’s almost nothing you can do about it.
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Armageddon is viewed as a spiritual battle or struggle in the present age between the forces of good. Righteousness, purity and virtue versus the forces of evil. Well, my battle wasn’t spiritual, but it certainly was righteous. It involved saving hard-earned money from the hands of our wasteful government thanks to a 1031 Exchange. Let
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Australia is one of the richest countries in the world. In fact, the average inheritance in Australia is the highest in the world! How can this be when Australia doesn’t have many world-class companies you’ve heard of? Let’s explore Australia’s education, investment, tax, healthcare, and retirement system. Australia: One Of The Richest Countries In The
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