Category Archives: Money Stuff

2008 Taxes are Done

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Andrew

Our taxes got e-filed this weekend so now we just have to wait for our returns. Federal refund was a little smaller this year, but it should come back quickly. California refund on the other hand may not materialize for … Continue reading →

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Check your savings account rates

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Andrew

I had moved all my savings to Wamu before they failed and were offering 5% on their savings accounts. I knew they had been dropping the rate, but I looked the other day and it was down to 1.15%. I … Continue reading →

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Calif. tax refunds to be delayed starting Feb. 1

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Andrew

My Way News – Calif. tax refunds to be delayed starting Feb. 1. And so it begins. If you work in any position funded by tax payers I wish you luck.

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Just a few thoughts on itemizing and deductions

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Andrew

I know, another boring post about money and taxes, but stick around you might learn something. The answer to the “should I itemize?” question is actually pretty simple: if you don’t have enough deductions to surpass the standard deduction then … Continue reading →

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Tax Time 2008: Free TurboTax Deluxe From State Farm Again

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Andrew

Last year State Farm offered free TurboTax with federal and state e-filing to all of its customers. This year they continued that offer, but limited it to their banking customers which excluded me as an insurance only customer. When I … Continue reading →

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