Buying Used at Wal-Mart
My family just moved into our first house, and the lawn is getting pretty overgrown. I don’t think the Realtor had it mowed after we looked at the house about 3 weeks ago, so the grass was well over...
View ArticleMixed Feelings with DonorsChoose.org
One of the companies that I work with sent me a $100 gift card for DonorsChoose.org as a Christmas gift. I had not heard of the website before, but the concept seemed simple enough. Teachers submit...
View ArticleCan I Claim a Moving Expense Deduction if I Telecommute?
Line 26 on IRS form 1040 is for an income deduction for moving expenses. According to IRS Form 3903, it is not clear how moving applies to telecommuting jobs. The instructions say: If you move to a...
View ArticleIt pays to get a good eduction
I just heard this short news story on the radio: It pays to get a good eduction. Studies show that as the education level of a worker goes up, the more likely they worker is to participate in a...
View ArticleStimulus Package Changes to First Time Home Buyer Credit
Since is appears the stimulus package will now pass, I’m looking at how it will change the first time home buyer credit. At one point, it was supposed to be increased to a $15,000 credit that didn’t...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do
A couple weeks ago, I bought some 1-oz Silver Buffalo coins on ebay. They were for a relatively good price, and I researched the seller as much as possible to verify that they looked reputable, and...
View ArticleFirst Time $7,500 Home Buyer Credit as it applies to homes purchased in 2008
In short, none of the changes from the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package apply to homes purchased in 2008. Section (f) of the bill states: (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendments made by this section shall...
View ArticleHow to Destroy a Credit Card
I was unpacking some boxes today and came across a small stack of credit cards that have all expired. I went about my normal routine of destroying them and though that it might be interesting to...
View ArticleShredded Credit Card Pictures
In my last post, I mentioned cutting up a bunch of credit cards. In a move very unlike me, I had some desire to turn it into an art project. I figured that a bunch of small plastic pieces could be...
View ArticleThe Hidden Cost of my Moxi DVR
I have had a Kill-A-Watt Power Meter for a while now. It is definitely handy to have around to see how much power something uses. Most things are not too surprising, but I was shocked when I found out...
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