Get Thee Behind Me!: Financial Vices

Financial vices keep us from saving money.  I have several.  I love a nice bag, a pair of killer heels, and watching the sun come up in a different area code.  The wardrobe has got to be right (and in the right size given a little weight gain).  That doesn’t even begin to address my [...]

Don’t Pull A Wesley Snipes on Your Taxes

It amazes me the number of people I still come across that believe they don’t have to pay federal income taxes. 
Go for it. 
See how that works out for you.
Last week’s sad, quirky, and generally strange incident of a disgruntled taxpayer who flew his small plane into the Internal Revenue Service office in Austin, Texas reminded [...]

Student Loans Holding You Down?

For me, student loans weren’t a question of if, it was a necessary evil to pursue a college education.  I applied for every scholarship and grant known to man and still came up short. 
My mom had done everything up to that point to prepare me to be “the first one in the family to go [...]

Save Some Money

Perhaps you missed the press release, but February 21-28, 2010 is America Saves Week.  As did I, you may ask yourself, what’s this and why should I care?  For me, it only took one glance at my not-so-much savings account for me to want more information. 
I work best saving money when I don’t know I’m [...]

Credit Card Reforms Kick In: Get Answers to Your Questions

In case you’ve got nothing to do this afternoon at 2:00 pm EST, the White House is hosting a live video chat about the credit card reform legislation that goes into full effect today. The law bans unfair rate increases, prevents unfair fee traps, requires plain language in plain sight for disclosures, increases accountability all [...]

The Cost of Being Single and Childfree

It’s apparently more cost efficient to be married than it is to be single. Well, perhaps not in all cases, but there does seem to be benefits that are pretty good and, so far, largely unattainable for single people. Though many have delved into the financial pros and cons of being married versus single, few [...]

Tax Time: Home Office Deductions

Requirements Checklist: Ask yourself the following to see if you are eligible for a business use of the home office deduction:
Is your use of the business part of your home exclusive, regular, and for your business?   
To qualify under the exclusive use test you must use an area of your home only for your trade [...]

Get Your (Financial) Papers in Order

Motley Fool features a great article on making sure you have your financial, medical, and personal papers in order.
God forbid your life ends prematurely.  But would your loved ones have a clue as to what your financial or medical wishes are?  Of if you become incapacitated for awhile, who is going to handle your [...]

Roth IRA Limits Removed for 2010

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.”
Roth IRAs have long been a great retirement choice.  You can contribute up to $5,000 each year ($6,000 for those 50 and older).  You don’t [...]

Finding A Tax Preparer

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.”
Finding the right tax preparer can be the difference between owing nothing to forking over thousands in taxes.  Don’t wait until your taxes are due [...]

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