Category Archives: ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCES

Singles and Money: Flying Solo Financially

Posted on June 5, 2013 by KimButlerkp

“In 1950, only 22 percent of American adults were single. Today, more than 50 percent of American adults are single, and 31 million—roughly one out of every seven adults—live alone.” -book description for Eric Klinenberg’s Going Solo Has Single Become … Continue reading →

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Flexible Spending Accounts: The Neglected Tax-Slashing Strategy

Posted on January 9, 2013 by KimButlerkp

“The FSA may be the most underutilized tax-advantaged vehicle the government has given us.” – Jerry Ripperger, director of consumer health for the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa. Last week, we looked at the connection between health and wealth.  … Continue reading →

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Have You Scheduled Your Check-Up?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Kim Butler

HAVE YOU SCHEDULED YOUR CHECK-UP? December 31, 2011 represents the fiscal year-end for individuals and many businesses. In short order, this means collecting financial information, preparing tax returns, and compiling other accounting summaries, such as profit/loss and net worth statements. … Continue reading →

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GETTING ORGANIZED: Essential Documents to Store in One File Cabinet

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kim Butler

Working from a list that appeared in a Saturday, July 2, 2011, Wall Street Journal article, here are essential personal and financial documents that should be readily accessible by you or your heirs in an eldercare situation. Your personal circumstances … Continue reading →

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