We are in our late 40s and have always done our own taxes. My husband and I both have backgrounds in accounting--I minored in it in college whereas he was a finance major with a couple accounting courses--and we still and will always do ours using paper forms/booklets. It is interesting because he works as a financial analyst, and all the guys at work use paper forms! We both find the paper route much more logical and helpful. We know we are dinosaurs but we really prefer the paper!
Clearly written by a non-traveler. Regurgitated advice from other articles and lots of impractical, made-up stuff. TSA may let you through with 100ml of vodka, but on the plane if you're caught the police will be waiting for you at the destination.
We invariably compare our situation with another's when reading an article like this. Hoping for something we can put into practice. But our situations have many more variables. We don't even know how much her husband earns, or basic costs where they live. Saving $6000 a year on groceries is not encouraging to someone only spending $4000 a year.
We're not unhappy they are getting out of debt, that's a great thing, but this kind of article is not useful. Unless it's to say budgeting, meal planning and side gigs, (if they are wildly successful), work.
Show me a family who makes the median U.S. household income of $50,000 a year or less and how they manage to provide for their family. Break that down into action steps. That would be useful.
Wow! I would have never thought of that -- but I appreciate knowing. Now I’m trying to dream up a DIY project. That’s absolutely incredible about how you did your whole house! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the useful post for all readers about the five types of people who never retire. I think it is excellent to work as much age as you can by keeping you fit and healthy. A working man has a good reputation in the society as well as at home. It is good to earn some money with respect and honor depended on yourself.
First of all, congratulations on losing 50 pounds. That's just great! To answer your question, I keep This Year's Jeans looking nice by NOT WASHING THEM. Yes. I am one of those dirty denim people. I don't wash my jeans until they are visibly dirty--like when I spill something on them during lunch. When that happens I soak them in cold water with some Eucalain (a natural fiber wash that's designed for cashmere sweaters) and then air dry them. This keeps the dark denim rinse dark over time. I wash my Last Year's Jean and the Year Before Last's Jeans in cold water in the washing machine with Eucalain, making sure that I turn the jeans inside out first to preserve the denim color. I then air dry them.
Also, to keep all my work clothes looking nice, I take them off the second I get home and change into my "play clothes." This keeps them looking (and smelling) good for much longer because there's less wear and tear on them and less chance to get them dirty by doing chores in them.
You could also dry clean your jeans. But I don't like the chemicals and cost of that method so I just try and go as long as possible between washes.
Bonus points if you use the ziplock bag as ultra-portable pillow!
Just blow it up a little (or to your preference), wrap it in some clothing: et voila! You have a very soft pillow that takes 'no' space when you don't need it!
Bring a multi-outlet adapter. People take every plug. If you bring your adapter to convert to 3 outlets, you get 2 for you!
I always file my own taxes with the help of Turbo Tax deluxe.
I will be using my CPA.
An accountant who we have used for years. I am self-employed and it takes away some of the stress of doing it having our taxes done by a professional.
We are in our late 40s and have always done our own taxes. My husband and I both have backgrounds in accounting--I minored in it in college whereas he was a finance major with a couple accounting courses--and we still and will always do ours using paper forms/booklets. It is interesting because he works as a financial analyst, and all the guys at work use paper forms! We both find the paper route much more logical and helpful. We know we are dinosaurs but we really prefer the paper!
I am learning from a CPA friend how to file my own taxes this year! Great way to learn and save myself the money to pay someone else to do it.
Clearly written by a non-traveler. Regurgitated advice from other articles and lots of impractical, made-up stuff. TSA may let you through with 100ml of vodka, but on the plane if you're caught the police will be waiting for you at the destination.
My husband--using Turbo Tax!
My boyfriend is a CPA & does my taxes every year.
I have always done my own taxes
Turbo Tax on the computer is who will do my taxes this year. The same as the last 10 years or so.
Me and Turbo Tax.
my accountant!
We invariably compare our situation with another's when reading an article like this. Hoping for something we can put into practice. But our situations have many more variables. We don't even know how much her husband earns, or basic costs where they live. Saving $6000 a year on groceries is not encouraging to someone only spending $4000 a year.
We're not unhappy they are getting out of debt, that's a great thing, but this kind of article is not useful. Unless it's to say budgeting, meal planning and side gigs, (if they are wildly successful), work.
Show me a family who makes the median U.S. household income of $50,000 a year or less and how they manage to provide for their family. Break that down into action steps. That would be useful.
Wow! I would have never thought of that -- but I appreciate knowing. Now I’m trying to dream up a DIY project. That’s absolutely incredible about how you did your whole house! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the useful post for all readers about the five types of people who never retire. I think it is excellent to work as much age as you can by keeping you fit and healthy. A working man has a good reputation in the society as well as at home. It is good to earn some money with respect and honor depended on yourself.
What about trading? That can be don't for hobby and moved into really money, quite fast if you good and do a lot of research!
The family accountant does them.
Hi Mary H.-
First of all, congratulations on losing 50 pounds. That's just great! To answer your question, I keep This Year's Jeans looking nice by NOT WASHING THEM. Yes. I am one of those dirty denim people. I don't wash my jeans until they are visibly dirty--like when I spill something on them during lunch. When that happens I soak them in cold water with some Eucalain (a natural fiber wash that's designed for cashmere sweaters) and then air dry them. This keeps the dark denim rinse dark over time. I wash my Last Year's Jean and the Year Before Last's Jeans in cold water in the washing machine with Eucalain, making sure that I turn the jeans inside out first to preserve the denim color. I then air dry them.
Also, to keep all my work clothes looking nice, I take them off the second I get home and change into my "play clothes." This keeps them looking (and smelling) good for much longer because there's less wear and tear on them and less chance to get them dirty by doing chores in them.
You could also dry clean your jeans. But I don't like the chemicals and cost of that method so I just try and go as long as possible between washes.
I just bought a brand new stainless steel range from an appliance outlet....original cost was $1800.00, I paid $625 plus tax and delivery.
It only has 2 small scratches! !!!
My wonderful husband will be doing our taxes this year, I am not good at it.
I am filing my own taxes.
Me! I always file my own taxes. It's actually one of my favorite things to do.
Bonus points if you use the ziplock bag as ultra-portable pillow!
Just blow it up a little (or to your preference), wrap it in some clothing: et voila! You have a very soft pillow that takes 'no' space when you don't need it!
I'll be using Turbo Tax as usual.