Tag Archives: finances
State of Readiness
I moved into a tiny apartment in the middle of Manhattan when my daughter was 5 years old. Though I had to make the living room my bedroom, I felt lucky to live in the luxe tower with sweeping city … Continue reading
Charitable Tax Tips
Get it in writing : Ask for an itemized receipt for any donation of money or goods, even if the amounts to less than the IRS $250 threshold. if your noncash donation is worth more than $500, you have to … Continue reading
Save Yourself
You don’t want to go to bed worried that a blown-out water heater could be your undoing. Yet only about 40 percent of Americans would be able to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense. “The point of money is to feel … Continue reading
Worth Asking….
My most prized possession is …my Bible. I’ve had it since I became a born-again Christian in college. It’s all marked up with notes, and the pages are falling out- but I know exactly where they go.If I had open … Continue reading
Get your finances in order
If you received a healthy tax refund, put half toward urgent debt, like credit cards or unpaid bills. Put the other half into savings, college, or retirement funds. If you received a paycheck raise (or not), increase your 401K contribution … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 