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How To Fix Your Tax Return

Now that the tax season is officially over, a few of you have no doubt figured out that you’ve made a mistake on your tax return. In fact, with the constant addition of new tax laws and regulations, thousands of Americans are submitting their 1040s with errors. But have no fear - it’s [...]

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How Many Deductions to Take on Your W-4

Reader AJ recently sent me the following question: How many deductions should you make on your W-4? My HR person suggested that I only take 1 deduction because I “would get a bigger refund.” Just looking it over though, I didn’t seem to get that huge of a refund this year (about $600) to merit having [...]

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• Have you ever had a burning question regarding personal finance that you were afraid to ask? Is there a big life event coming up for you and you're not sure what to do? I'm trying out a little widget from Skribit (on the right - middle of the page) that allows you to suggest topics for this blog. I can't guarantee that I'll write about every single topic or question... but I'll do my best! #
• Have you ever wondered where the pictures on your $20 bill came from? A fellow 9rules member posted an interesting look at the original portraits that were used in the design of U.S. currency. It's worth a read. #
• My family hates to play monopoly with me. Why? Because I always win. I don't think it's because of some great scheme I have or some super-secret strategy. I win because I love money, and I can usually convince family members to enter into some side contract that benefits me more than it benefits them. If, however, you find yourself on the losing side of monopoly there's still hope. There's a list of tips on how to win monopoly at About.com that may help you the next time you find yourself stuck in the slums of Mediterranean Avenue with no hope of ever reaching the glamour of Boardwalk. #