Latina Moms | Daughters
Most of us could use a little extra cash, but few of us moms—working, stay-at-home or work-at-home—have the time to take on a part-time job with fixed hours. Here are some fun, innovative ways to bring in more income, without having to flip a single burger! VIRTUAL ASSISTANT For those looking to pick up work [...]
I’m not rich. And I don’t care. Well, sort of. I remember a job I once had. When the supervisor position opened up at the company, I considered applying. The raise would have amounted to about $4000 more a year. I called a friend, who was a supervisor at a different company, and asked him [...]
Spring is finally here! That means longer days, nicer weather…and tax time. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid this fiscal year that will help you prevent everything from paperwork overload to the dreaded tax audit. BLUNDER #1: FILING LATE So the idea of sitting down and getting your taxes in order is inducing one [...]
If you haven’t yet filed your 2012 federal income tax return, you are probably starting to feel the pressure; perhaps you’re even starting to panic a little. After all, the filing deadline of April 15 is only days away. Hopefully, we can help alleviate some of your anxiety with these step-by-step directions to get you [...]
With tax season just about wrapped up, many of us are about to receive, if we haven’t already, a big fat refund from the IRS. Perhaps you’ve even spent it. If not, here are some ways to put your newfound money to good use. Pay off debt. Focus first on loans that charge the highest [...]
We love this new video series from Reddit, based on their very popular and informative Explain Like I’m Five page. Despite the copious news coverage of stock market volatility, it’s still a mystery to those of us without advanced Economics degrees. So here it is in a simple three-minute sound byte! For more fantastic MamiTV [...]
If you’re a freelancer, an independent contractor, a sole proprietor, an independent consultant, or self-employed in any other way, saving for retirement can be a challenge. Since you don’t have an employer to motivate you, or match any personal contributions you make to a company-sponsored retirement savings plan, you’ll need to step up to the [...]
For many parents, the thought of paying for their children’s college education can bring about feelings of pressure and anxiety. And with some schools costing more than $200,000 for a four-year degree, it’s certainly understandable. Whether or not you’ve already started a college education fund, here are some guidelines to get you through. START NOW [...]
Diapers, clothes, food, toys, braces, college…raising a child can cost a small fortune. So it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to save money come tax time. Here’s a list of tax breaks every parent should know about. Dependency Exemption For each child you list as a dependent on your 2012 return, you’ll reduce [...]
Are you one of the many people who promised to start, or improve upon, your retirement savings this year? New Year’s resolutions are often nixed before they even start, because we don’t have a plan. Here are five things you can do to help keep yourself moving toward your retirement goal. 1. Maximize your retirement [...]
