Category Archives: Saving

Increase the Impact of Your Tax Cut By Paying Down Debt

Millions of Americans are about to finally get a pay raise. But here’s the really surprising part – millions aren’t even going to realize it until the money’s all gone. If you haven’t already heard, President Obama signed a payroll tax cut into law in December. Starting this month, just 4.2 percent–instead of the typical… Read More »

Debt-Free in 2011 Part II: How to Stick to Your Goals

You’ve made the resolution to get out of debt this year. Now comes the hard part, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys – sticking to it. If merely wanting a goal was enough, we’d all be skinny, rich non-nail biters. Obviously that’s not the case. In reality, most folks fail to keep New Year’s resolutions because their… Read More »

New Year, New Finances Part II: Keeping Your Financial New Year’s Resolution

So you’re fed up with your finances and you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get out of debt. Making that commitment is the first step towards financial freedom, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Unfortunately, it’s not the only step. Millions of Americans vow to change their lives for the better every Jan. 1, yet many… Read More »

Clearing the Clutter Helps Chicago Savers Get Organized for 2011

You’ve heard of spring cleaning, but did you know switching to winter cleaning can save you some money? With just days to go until the New Year, there’s still time to make some charitable donations that can increase the size of the tax refund you receive next year. If you’re like most Chicago residents, you’re… Read More »

Donating Unused Goods Can Help Atlanta Taxpayers Save Money Next Year

If you’ve got some time off after Christmas, you probably want to kick back and relax, not work. But there’s a reason you might want to spend your downtime doing a little post-holiday housekeeping, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. By clearing out stuff that you don’t need and donating it to charity before January 1, you… Read More »