Posts by Minda Zetlin

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Your Husband Says He’s Leaving? Do This Now

Minda Zetlin
Posted on May 6, 2010
Whether you know the words have been a long time coming, or they come as a complete surprise, hearing “This marriage is over” is never easy. You may be hurt, shocked, furious, disbelieving, or (just possibly) relieved. Or all of More
Life & Money
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Partner Moved Out? Your Finances Will Survive.

Minda Zetlin
Posted on May 4, 2010
You’ve been living with your boyfriend, sharing expenses, paying the rent or the mortgage together, splitting the groceries. But things didn’t go as planned, and you’ve decided to go your separate ways. You might think this will be a simple More
Life & Money
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Thinking Of Leaving Your Marriage? Do This First

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 29, 2010
No one goes into a marriage with a plan for it to end. But we all know they sometimes do. If you’re unhappily married, and thinking that you might want out, finances are probably the last thing on your mind. More
Money Tuneup
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What Happens If You File Taxes A Day Late?

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 16, 2010
Crap. You missed the April 15th deadline for filing your taxes. What happens if you send in your return today, a day late? Better Late Than Never. And, less late is better than more late. So, go ahead and file More
Life & Money
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De-Stress After Tax Day For $20 Or Less

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 16, 2010
Tax Day is over, and all of us are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Thank goodness we survived, but now we’re exhausted. What we really need is to kick back and de-stress for a day. But de-stressing doesn’t mean More
Money Tuneup
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What To Do If You Haven’t Finished Your Taxes Yet!

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 15, 2010
Today is April 15th and your tax return isn’t complete. Not even close. Calm down, take a deep breath, and apply for an automatic six-month extension from the government; all you have to do is ask. Here’s how: 1. File More
Money Tuneup
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Can’t Pay Your Taxes? 7 Tips To Lessen The Pain.

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 15, 2010
You owe money to the IRS—but you just don’t have it. This will probably get you into trouble, but what choice do you have? Maybe they won’t notice yours is missing. …Bad idea. It might take the IRS a while More
Money Tuneup
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Don’t Lose Out On The Stimulus Tax Credit (It’s Not Too Late!)

Minda Zetlin
Posted on April 15, 2010
We’re not about to say no to a tax credit. But, failing to fill out the new Schedule M form when you file could effectively do just that. Treating Schedule M improperly could delay your refund or even cost you More
Psychology Of Money
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How Much Should You Budget For Mental Health & Stress Relief?

Minda Zetlin
Posted on March 30, 2010

Mental health expenses should come out of your budgeted health expenses, but the proportion of those costs will vary for everyone. More

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8 Tax Deductions To AVOID

Minda Zetlin
Posted on March 18, 2010
You should take as many deductions as you can, up to a point. That point comes when you break the law. Keeping your tax deductions legal may not be as easy as you think. Here are the top 8 deduction More