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Receipts – Keeping and Tossing - If you save receipts for every purchase you make the paper will pile up quickly. Think about what types of receipts you DEFINITELY need to save, and which ones you can throw out! Read More...
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Contracts - A "Contract" is a legally binding agreement between two parties (people, companies, or both). Having a contract means that if one party does not keep their word, the other can sue them in court to… Read More...
Wealth - "Wealth" means having an abundance of something desirable. This can be tangible, like money and property, or intangible. Read More...
Income Tax Filing and the Form 1040 - Income tax is the tax you pay on your income, usually directly taken out of your paycheck. Additionally, if you earn rents from rental properties, investment income, interest on your savings account or bonds, or… Read More...
Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy is a type of forced debt settlement, and is a legal procedure. When you declare bankruptcy, the courts will gather all your unsecured creditors together, and hear the debts you owe. They will then… Read More...