H&R Block Sued for Fraud
Eliot Spitzer, the States Attorney for the State of New York filed a suit claiming that the nation’s largest tax preparer fraudulently marketed retirement savings plans that caused hundreds of…Continue Reading →
What to Remember about Personal Finance Blogs?
There are personal finance blogs which pop up on a daily basis. Some of them are meant to discuss how…
Saying Goodbye
It is time for me to say goodbye to A Penny Saved. It’s been great writing for this site these…
Paying Down My Mortgage
This year has been a good year for making some progress on paying down our mortgage. I was able to pay an extra $110 a month on the principal, and…Continue Reading →
Refinancing Again
With mortgage rates near record lows again I am looking into refinancing again. Although I had refinanced just over 13…
Sunday Thought
Should we give to charities (church, nonprofits, etc.)? How often should we give? How much should we give? These are…
Sunday Thought
I must confess that there are times I envy others. Maybe they have a newer car than I do, or a nicer garden (or more important to me a nice…Continue Reading →
Sunday Thought
Do you love someone? If you do you probably like to give them gifts. Whether it’s for a special occasion…
Refiling My Federal Taxes
I said I was done with my taxes – I have even received my Tax return check. But I need…
Dave Ramsey Update
This weeks lesson, number ten, was on college saving and retirement. There was nothing really new for me on these topics. Basically, for college, do not feel guilty if you…Continue Reading →