My Financial Goals for 2010
Another year gone by and a new year is here to make things happen. In the years before, I’ve made money goals for myself and wasn’t able to make them materialize. I made the mistake of having too foolish of an outlook without a reasonable approach to achieve what I want.
Things are different now and [...]
Leave the Price Tag on the Gifts: Yes or No?
For some people, exchanging gifts is a valued tradition and is an act of love. For others, it has become a chore and a dreaded financial burden.
For some people, the value of the gift never compares to the value of this loving gesture. For others, it is about getting that iPhone or that expensive video [...]
Tax Time: Should I Try To Help My Parents?
Well… I just got TurboTax 2008 and it’ll be the first time that I actually do my taxes by myself. From what my parents told me, they normally pay an accountant about $80-$90 per tax return and it costs even more if one’s got real estate and investments. Since I get the tax software for [...]
The Future Outlook
As graduation inches closer and closer, family and friends are concerned about what my plans will be after college. Although it is getting somewhat annoying when I keep hearing the same questions, their worries (especially from my parents) are understandable. In this harsh economic time, all college graduates have no guarantees of a secure job.
My [...]
If Ink Costs So Much, Why Not Buy Another Printer?
Our HP All-in-one printer is running out of ink and the search for new ink cartridges has led to the stark realization of how expensive they cost. Yes, everyone has accepted their prices as beating (not in the good way) all other liquids including crude oil and blood.
According to Staples, a black ink cartridge and [...]
