Financial Reform: What’s in It for Me?
Financial Reform: What’s in It for Me? Written by Nickel The House of Representative passed their Wall Street reform bill back in December, and the Senate just passed their own version last week. All that remains now is to reconcile the differences between the two bills. While this legislation seeks to put restrictions into place [...]
Two Common Mortgage and Housing Mistakes to Avoid
Two Common Mortgage and Housing Mistakes to Avoid Written by Matt Jabs Like millions of other Americans, my wife and I are upside down on our home mortgage – i.e., the amount we owe exceeds our home’s value. If I had it to do over again, rather than buy with $0 down, I would rent, [...]
How to Handle Irregular Income
How to Handle Irregular Income Written by Laura Martinez It’s been a busy last couple of months, but I’m amazed at how well everything is going so far in 2010. Among other things, I just received a small windfall from my freelance and blogging business. My freelance income has otherwise been fairly steady, with some [...]
The Debt Free Vacation
THE DEBT FREE VACATION By FiveCentNickel.com “Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them.” -Ogden Nash As we travel across the country in a motor home, I’m often moved with thankfulness for the simple privilege of vacation. Our fearless crew is comprised of myself, my [...]
Do kids have to pay taxes?
**We’re pleased to introduce new shared content from the finance experts at FiveCentNickel.com. With April 15, the U.S. deadline for filing taxes, around the bend, some of our moms may be struggling with some last minute tax questions. Here’s Nickel’s answer on whether the kiddies have to cough up their change.** By FiveCentNickel.com Last night [...]
