Growing up, I never really looked at my paycheck. I handed the paystub to my mom and called it a day. Now, as an adult, these words have become more important to be, and I have made a more conscious effort to understand exactly what monies are being taken out and why. Here’s a basic overview of what your paycheck has on...
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It’s tax season, so I’m going to be talking more about taxes over the next few months. I know, it’s not very fun to have to think about, but in the long run, it’s worth knowing more and not having to use it than getting blindsided and not having a clue as to what to do. The first thing that you need to know...
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Yes, I’m jumping on the bandwagon today. I’m usually not the type to do that, but I feel like this topic is way too important to overlook. Yesterday, if you used sites like Google and Wikipedia, they were involved in what What are SOPA/PIPA? The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is currently moving through Congress, and the...
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I like to save money, don’t you? I’d like to think that that’s part of the reason you come and check out Money Thinking and listen to me ramble on about stuff. But, if it’s just to laugh at the fact that I ramble aimlessly about money, that’s okay too. The best thing about saving money is that there...
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This morning, I woke up and realized that I really needed some caffeine. I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but I do have a bit of an addiction to the Starbucks Frappucinos. Vanilla is my favorite flavor. I ran to the store and grabbed two of them for $5. Wow. That’s pretty pricey, considering I could have just gotten a...
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So, it’s the day before New Year’s Eve. Tomorrow night, people will watch the ball drop. Or, if you’re from my area, you may go watch the pickle drop in Dillsburg. Yes, it’s quite punny, if you ask me. Anyway, its almost time for 2012 to come upon us, even though all those crazy people thought the world would...
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