Tax Write-Offs for Writers: A Guide for Freelancers
Dollars and Sense, Money
Here’s a true story. Cynthia Hess—aka Chesty Love when she’s on stage as an exotic dancer—believed that if she had her breasts enlarged, she’d be more competitive in her profession and therefore make more money. So she went for…
Sandy Hook Teacher Vicki Soto Gave Her Life Protecting Students
Money, News & Politics
When Adam Lanza opened fire inside Sandy Hook elementary school yesterday, taking the lives of 26 children and adults in a horrific and selfish act, teacher Vicki Soto did one of the most selfless things imaginable.
As the bullets flew…
How We Celebrate Christmas in the Summer Heat in Argentina
Money, Traveling
When you think about Christmas you always have an image in mind: snowy landscapes, frosty windows, a fireplace with colorful stockings full of candy hanging, and a fat lovely Santa tenderly placing presents under the most beautiful Christmas…
Connecticut School Shooting May Be Worse Than Columbine in Many Ways
Money, News & Politics
As heartbreaking as Columbine was, as appalling as Virginia Tech was, and as distressing as the Colorado theater shooting was, the mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut brought home something more terrifying to parents.
Not even…
Last Minute Gifts You Can Email
Dollars and Sense, Money
Who hasn´t had a case of last minute gift panic? Christmas is only a few days away, so by now your gift shopping should be all wrapped up. If not, you’re probably feeling the pressure and wondering how you’re going to pull it off.…
Disney World’s New Fantasyland Delivers the Magic & Then Some
Money, Traveling
Walt Disney World knows how to work the magic—there’s no doubt about that. As soon as you enter the Orlando theme park gates, especially if you have kids, it’s hard not to get swept up in the full-on fantasy and unbridled joy. Now,…
How the Fiscal Cliff Could Affect Latinos
Money, News & Politics
If Congress fails to act on the "fiscal cliff," come January 1 a series of tax cuts will expire and obligatory budget cuts will come into play that will likely drag our economy back into a recession.
What's more, the Congressional Budget…
Your Financial Year-End To-Do List
Dollars and Sense, Money
Whether you like it or not, the holidays are upon us and before you know it, the end of the year has arrived. Our lives can get overwhelmed with activities and year-end tasks that we wish we had finished months ago. So before you get too…
10 Things You'll Lose if We Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff
Money, News & Politics
The news channels are abuzz about the Fiscal Cliff, the colloquial term used to describe the moment at the end of 2012 when the Budget Control Act of 2012 is scheduled to take effect. What this means is that a variety of tax cuts that have…