Use It or Lose It: Get These Tax Breaks Before They Expire
Tax Breaks! The Join Commission of Taxation published a list of 55 federal tax provisions that are set to expire this year a.k.a. tax breaks. Here are a few of those that may apply to you as an individual or business taxpayer. State Sales Tax Deduction. Applicable to residents of states without an individual income tax. Tuition and Fees Deduction. This allows up to a $4000 deduction for qualifying postsecondary education expenses. Check with your tax professional for details but this generally is available to couples filing jointly who make under $160,000. Make sure to pay Spring 2014...
Read MoreBE PREPARED or you could lose more that you can imagine!
CEDAR Fires Destroyed our Family Cabin – . . . was the message that devastated my family 10 years ago today. Today is the 10th anniversary of the San Diego County Cedar Fire which tragically burned 280,278 acres and was one of 15 Southern California wildfires during October of 2003. Unfortunately, the Cedar Fire hit very close to home. My family and I lost our family cabin in Julian. It took us 13 years to build. It took the fire 30 minutes to destroy! As I reflect on the tragedy of the 2003 fires, and the sad loss of our cabin we...
Read MoreDark Chocolate and Chili Peppers
Drs. Oz & Roizen: Make Your Good Mood a Habit Take a few steps to recharge your cheerfulness DARK CHOCOLATE AND CHILI PEPPERS: Q: My friend has been eating a dark chocolate bar with chili pepper in it. To me it sounds disgusting, but she says there are health benefits and it lifts her mood. Is this true? A: Yes, spicy foods and chocolate make your RealAge younger, but you don’t have to eat them together—that’s up to your taste buds. First let’s start with dark chocolate. Dark chocolate (it must contain at least 70 percent cocoa)—not milk chocolate—contains natural chemicals that...
Read MoreExercise Overrated
We all MUST stay in shape (or get into shape) physically and fiscally. The article linked below analyzes 3 “overrated” exercises to avoid because they do not really work. I was intrigued by the title and read through it. It makes sense to me, I believe it, and I am going to make a better exercise program and follow it. Please click here to follow the link to “Overrated Exercises” Fiscally, many of us have the same problem of doing the same thing over and over getting the same crummy results. Credit card debt, for example. How many of us pay the...
Read MoreMotivational Speaker – Chris Farley on SNL
With the intensity of the Presidential race increasing daily, I thought we needed a good laugh. I remember seeing this episode of SNL in 1993 when it aired and I laughed then too. Enjoy Chris Farley as Matt Foley, the “Motivational Speaker” Click the link below the picture. GQ “Motivational Speaker” – Chris Farley on SNL situs slot slot gacor slot gacor slot thailand slot gacor rtp slot bento4d togel online bento4d bento4d bandar togel toto slot situs toto togel online situs togel bento4d slot thailand slot situs slot gacor slot slot...
Read MoreHeart Attack! Get Away From Me!
On the Craig Sewing Show on Wednesday, Craig and I talked about ideas on maintaining a healthy heart. I was saddened by the death of Michael Clarke Duncan due to heart problems. Since I am his age, it makes me pay attention to the cause of his death. Craig found a list of suggestions to maintain heart health. Some I am not sure about, but bear mentioning. So think about it and do your own research. Do what works best for you – but . . . TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART! Here you go: 1. Ask your dad how your grandparents died—and when. 2. Eat vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits....
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