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To help you make the most of your 2009 taxes, here are some tax tips to help you organize, prepare, and take advantage of the available tax deductions and tax credits for 2009 tax year. Instead of trying to compile my own list, I reached out to a few personal finance bloggers to share their [...]

At least once  a year, if not more, you visit the dentist and doctor to make sure everything’s working properly – why not give your finances the same opportunity? As we approach the busy holiday season, it’s easy to let attention slip from personal finance. If you find yourself barreling toward the end of 2009 [...]

There are less than two months until Christmas — do you have a plan for holiday spending yet? Some people have already finished their holiday shopping. Others have been diligently saving all year long. Still others might be dreading the upcoming holiday season because of the cash outlay it usually involves. If you fall into [...]

Just over two years ago, I started a personal finance blog called Moolanomy. Over the years, I poured my heart and soul into it, and it became the key to my life dreams. I have many dreams and amongst them: working full-time on web sites and moving my family to Northern Virginia. It so happened [...]

This was one heck of a week for me. I can’t tell you the reason just yet, but let’s say I am a badass personal finance blogger — thanks to the folks at Credit Card Finder. Seriously, check out this cartoon likeness of me — Mr. T would be proud.

Although I have been busy this [...]

I have noticed a couple of Sales Tax Holidays articles: 2009 State Sales Tax Holidays at Cash Money Life and Sales tax holiday reminder! at Don’t Mess With Taxes. This is a good opportunity to do your back to school shopping and reduce sales tax on items that you need anyway. Of course, you can [...]

Well, that was fast. The Cash for Clunkers program created a lot of buzz in the personal finance blogging niche (and I am sure in the auto industry as well). And a few days later, it went out with a bang. Yes, the Cash for Clunkers program, Gas Guzzler rebate, or whatever you want to [...]

The global economy runs on a binge and purge cycle, which makes it especially difficult to stay steady and mindful on a personal level. It can be hard to resist living beyond your means during boom times, and even harder to keep your head up during the busts. But no matter how stormy it gets [...]

Regardless of your financial situation, your FICO credit score is an important aspect of your finances. This is especially true if you’re planning to borrow money for any reason. With a better credit score, you could get better interest rates and terms on your mortgage, car loan, and other type of loans. As such, it’s [...]

One of the quickest ways to improve your finances is to reduce your expenses and find more ways to save money. This article is a compilation of various money saving articles that have been published over the years. A few tips are also highlighted from each article. Make sure you follow these links to see [...]