Take Advantage of Tax Day Deals

“Dear IRS, I am writing to you to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” ~Snoopy. Take a deep breath and relax—it’s almost April 15th and that means your taxes should be signed, sealed and delivered (or at least close). That’s cause for a celebration and free food when you take advantage of tax day deals! Save that refund check for a rainy day and enjoy Read more ...

Little Money Mistakes Can Add Up

Despite our best intentions, we occasionally forget to pay a bill or let cash rewards expire—even the savviest consumers mess up once in a while. But little money mistakes can have a big impact on finances. Don’t let your cash go to waste. Here are some little things can than make a big difference. • Always pay library fines and parking tickets. It might feel like these small infractions Read more ...

Five Tax Deductions You May Have Missed

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” — Albert Einstein. Do you find tax returns to be completely and utterly confusing? Well, cut your self some slack—even Einstein found taxes complicated. Many taxpayers have two fears. One, an audit. And two, missing a major credit or deduction. We may not be able to help you with an audit, but if you haven’t finished Read more ...

Shop the Top Tax Deals

Tax season is in full force and you can’t avoid it any longer. Don’t waste another minute procrastinating and complete your tax forms today. We've compiled some of the best tax deals for you to make the process a little smoother. Be sure to get your taxes in before April 15! Amazon – Buy select TurboTax 2012 titles, save up to $35 on Quicken 2013 with code BTTG3OSE (Exp. 4/15) H&R Read more ...

Try Something New with Your PB&J

In case you missed it, yesterday was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, this classic sandwich is a staple for many all year round, maybe even to the point of getting a bit monotonous. How do you make a good thing even better? Try these variations on the standard PB&J and give your brown bag something to smile about. Try it Elvis Style. The King loved his peanut butter and banana Read more ...

The Best Ways to Save in April

Most of us equate the month of April with taxes, bad jokes and rain showers. But it’s not all unpleasant. April brings the promise of good weather and summertime, so it’s time to start planning accordingly. Get ready for the good things to come and score these great deals. National Parks: Now that the weather is getting nice, it’s a great time to visit the National Parks. They’re offering Read more ...

Five Tips for Making the Perfect Egg

Getting ready to cook a dozen eggs or so? Many families around the country will be doing the same thing this weekend as they prepare to decorate Easter eggs. Here are five tips to help you end up with the perfect batch of eggs. Choose good eggs. Make sure they’re clean, free of cracks and not expired. Look for the USDA grade shield or mark since graded eggs must meet standards for quality and Read more ...

Creative Egg Decorating Ideas

Ways to Unleash Your Inner Artist. Egg decorating is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild. Start with the basic inexpensive decorating kits, like those from Paas or Dudley and then improvise. Instead of splurging on fancy kits, find things around your house and be all sorts of artistic. Here’s how to add some flair to your Easter eggs. Dye eggs while they’re still warm. It’ll Read more ...