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Avoiding “Non-Compliance Expense”

Tickets, fines and penalties cost real money

By Kevin M

An article this week from USA Today (Speeding ‘cushion’ may dwindle due to recession) reports that the 5-10-mph speeding “cushion” we’ve been enjoying most of our lives may be disappearing as cities and states work to close budget gaps.

The article confirms what many of us [...]

Why It Might Be Better to OWE on Your State Income Tax Return

By Kevin M

A disturbing report came out last week in an article on Yahoo Finance in regard to state income tax refunds being delayed. In Cash-Strapped States Delay Paying Income-Tax Refunds it was reported that several states will be delaying the issuance of refunds this year in response to budget issues.

The article said [...]

Interlocking Traps (Or Why This Recession May Not Be So Temporary)

OOYR Preface: Proper understanding of the big picture is the first, best strategy for preparing and rearranging your life to prosper in the future. In order to prepare effectively for the future—in regard to careers, spending, saving or investing—we must first have a realistic assessment of the situation at hand and where it can [...]