Claim Exempt on Federal Income Taxes

When I look at my paycheck, especially when its a check where I worked a ton of overtime, I am always saddened by the federal income tax line.  I wouldn’t mind so much if I actually owed them the money, but at the end of the year I end up …

Joining the Yakezie Challenge Alexa ranking

Joining the Yakezie Challenge

What is the Yakezie Challenge? The Yakezie Challenge is a challenge put forth to join the Yakezie network of finance bloggers. The challenge is over a 6 month time frame and consists of: Blogging 2-4 times per week Guest blogging and promoting others Aiming to get an Alexa rating of …

First Decade

Reflections On My First Decade As an Adult

 It’s hard to believe that I have been an official adult for 10 years.  The time has just flown by, but I guess that is what happens when you are busy.  Most people who know me in the real world would be surprised that I have only been an adult …

How Lucky we are

How Lucky We Are

For the most part, I don’t believe in luck. I love the quote, “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” I try to look out into the future and set myself up so that down the road, as opportunities present themselves, I am ready to take advantage of them.  So for …