Ever heard the term "Keynesian economics" and wanted to learn more? Here's a new rap video that explores the competing theories from the Austrian business cycles of Friedrich von Hayek and the interventionist theories of John Maynard Keynes. Yes, … [Read the rest]
H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Discounts (TaxCut)
Posted on January 24, 2010 // 4 Comments
I don't know how long this will last, but right now former H&R Block TaxCut fans can get H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State for only $25 from Amazon, including five federal e-files and free Super Saver shipping. Retail is $45. From … [Read the rest]
Sharebuilder – 10 Free Automatic Investment Plan Trades
Posted on January 24, 2010 // 4 Comments
Here's a another Sharebuilder promotion, this time for existing customers. (New customers should grab their free $50 sign-up bonus first and then come back). Visit this page, click on "Kick-start your account" and then log into your account. Although … [Read the rest]
ExxonMobil Speedpass Promo: Up to $20 in Gas Rebates
Posted on January 24, 2010 // 7 Comments
Buy gas from Exxon Mobil? If you are a new Speedpass customer and activate by 1/31/10, you’ll receive a 5¢ per gallon rebate on fuel purchases for 90 days in most states, up to a max of $20. In certain states, you'll just get a flat $20 - FL, LA, … [Read the rest]
Discover Card Matching Haiti Donations
Posted on January 20, 2010 // 7 Comments
If you have a Discover More Card from the old $50 bonus, or any Discover card that has the earns their CashBack Bonus, you can donate your balance towards Haiti relief directly to the American Red Cross and Discover will match it 100% … [Read the rest]
Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream with ChunkMail
Posted on January 20, 2010 // 3 Comments
A tipster told me that if you join the Ben & Jerry's fan club newsletter, called ChunkMail, they will email you a printable coupon good for a free single scoop at your local Ben & Jerry's shop. I was skeptical, but it did indeed come for me. … [Read the rest]
Sharebuilder – $50 Bonus, IRAs Get Free Trades During 2010
Posted on January 20, 2010 // 10 Comments
Sharebuilder has a new promotion offering free window trades for all of 2010 if you open an IRA with them before April 15th (1,500 max). These usually cost $4 each, $12/month for 6, or $20/month for 20. Thanks to reader Ron for the tip. Open an IRA … [Read the rest]
2010 Roth IRA Income Limits Effectively Removed
Posted on January 18, 2010 // 20 Comments
Okay, let's try this again. There are no longer any income phase-outs on Roth IRA conversions from Traditional IRAs. As in previous years, individuals or couples with a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) over a certain limit are ineligible to … [Read the rest]
2010 Roth IRA Income Limits Removed
Posted on January 18, 2010 //
Due to stupid errors in my original post, I have gone ahead and written it over. Please see my updated post: 2010 Roth IRA Income Limits Effectively Removed. … [Read the rest]
2010 Tax Brackets – Federal
Posted on January 18, 2010 // 28 Comments
Here are the new 2010 federal income tax brackets, as formatted for my own future reference. Due to low inflation, they only differ very slightly from the 2009 tax brackets. These tables are based on taxable income, which is not the same as the … [Read the rest]
Support Haiti Recovery Effort Through Microlending
Posted on January 15, 2010 // 7 Comments
I received this e-mail today from Microplace, which provides loans to low-income entrepreneurs around the world. I think it's a great idea, although of course you should remember that you are lending money and it may or may not be repaid. You may … [Read the rest]
Free Basic SnowBomb.com Tahoe Card – Discounted Lift Tickets
Posted on January 14, 2010 // 10 Comments
Here's one for the skiers and snowboarders out there. Until 1/15, grab a free 2009/10 Basic Tahoe Card from Snowbomb.com, which offers free discount lift tickets (electronic only). You can also get a free subscription to Snowboard or FreeSkier … [Read the rest]
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