Category Archives: Personal Finance

4th Cause of Inflation? The Government…

A while back, I outlined the 3 main causes of inflation on my website.  And from an economics perspective, those causes are spot on.  However, there is a monkey wrench that I forgot to mention: the government. By a continuing … Continue reading

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One Year Lived – A Lesson in Goal Attainment

“If you wonder whether an odyssey like mine is financially realistic for you, I answer with a resounding yes.” – Adam Shepard A few weeks back, Adam Shepard , the author of “Scratch Beginnings”, reached out to me concerning his … Continue reading

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Starting out with nothing…

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Managing Your Personal Finances Using Cashflow Diagrams

For more a more detailed description of each cashflow diagram, check out my page on organizing personal finances (http://www.invest-safely.com/organizing-personal-finances.html). If you’re looking for tips on improving your financial health, my page on personal budgeting is a great place to start … Continue reading

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Tax Time – Goodbye Schedule D-1

When I first heard that the IRS was getting rid of the Schedule D, there was a fraction of a second when I thought that this might actually mean my taxes would get a little less complicated. Unfortunately, I heard … Continue reading

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Who Is Liable For (Bad) Free Investment Advice?

When it comes to free investment advice, you need to have very selective hearing. Why? Because most free investment advice isn’t really free, and ends up costing you way more than it is worth. The SEC has warned investors in … Continue reading

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The simplest way to avoid back taxes

I published this article back in August 2010, but since it is tax time, I figured it would be good to revisit the topic… The simplest way to avoid back taxes is to file a tax return. It really is … Continue reading

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