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Marriage and Money Part 2

Mary — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:57 +0000

Did our couple survive their knock down drag out money fights? Find out!

Marriage and Money Part 1

Mary — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:50:22 +0000

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Do you have fights about money. They are probably tame compared to what this couple went thru. There is help.

What Successful Dads are Teaching Their Kids

Mary — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:44:08 +0000

Steve Forbes and Jim Rogers are celebrities on Wall Street. But both men prefer family life to cigar filled rooms. Here are a few of the lessons they are teaching their own kids to help them live up to their potential.

Guide to Getting Your Idea to Market

Mary — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:32:05 +0000

A few ideas that can help you make a prototype and get your idea to market!

Job Search Tax Reality

Mary — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:18:32 +0000

The IRS has started a PR push touting the tax benefits bestowed to those looking for work. But a closer look at the rules reveals a lot of job seekers get no tax advantage at all. Those snubbed include folks whose industries have died (or so brutally downsized there is no hope of getting another job in that industry) and college grads who have not been able to find a job yet. There are plenty of 2009 grads who still haven’t found work yet. It is even harder for them now that 2010 grads have hit the pavement. Here is a closer look at the IRS rules:

1) To qualify for a deduction, the expenses must be spent on a job search in your current occupation. You may not deduct expenses incurred while looking for a job in a new occupation.
2) You can deduct employment and outplacement agency fees you pay while looking for a job in your present occupation. If your employer pays you back in a later year for employment agency fees, you must include the amount you receive in your gross income up to the amount of your tax benefit in the earlier year.
3) You can deduct amounts you spend for preparing and mailing copies of your résumé to prospective employers as long as you are looking for a new job in your present occupation.
4 ) If you travel to an area to look for a new job in your present occupation, you may be able to deduct travel expenses to and from the area. You can only deduct the travel expenses if the trip is primarily to look for a new job. The amount of time you spend on personal activity compared to the amount of time you spend looking for work is important in determining whether the trip is primarily personal or is primarily to look for a new job.
5) You cannot deduct job search expenses if there was a substantial break between the end of your last job and the time you begin looking for a new one. (Sorry Moms returning to the workforce- you are out of luck)
6) You cannot deduct job search expenses if you are looking for a job for the first time.

New Baby on the Way: Help!

Mary — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:48 +0000

DIY: How to Cut your Kids Hair

Mary — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:59:33 +0000

and have them still like you! No bowl cuts here. Learn a few basic skills to pull off the perfect trim. And remember- you can’t glue it back on!

Investing in You

Mary — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:45:33 +0000

From time to time I like to remind my self (and you) that taking care of ourselves is job one in investing. To that end, I couldn’t help but think of my favorite skin care book as I watched folks bake in the sun this weekend. It is Simple Skin Beauty by Dr. Ellen Marmur. Buy it. I did. It is a fantastic resource for understanding what makes us age and what really helps us look our best. Dr. Ellen shares her own story of dealing with skin cancer, caused by years of being an outdoor athlete. She is not preachy – more like a confidant. I am smarter about my skin care because of her book.

I interviewed Dr. Ellen earlier this year about how to budget for beauty maintenance. She was super smart, funny and quick with a great tip. Here is a link to that interview. http://livewellhd.com/video?id=7355312

As always I want to hear from you. How do you invest in your well being? I’d love to know. Shoot me an email by hitting the contacts button at the top of the page.

Declaration of Career Independence

Mary — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:40:28 +0000

The 4th of July is all about independence. If the idea of career independence is bouncing around in your head then spend a half an hour with me this Sunday. Many of us dream of starting our own business, but making it a reality requires more than a leap of faith. What does it take to get your business off the ground? In this episode of Mary Talks Money, hear from cosmetics tycoon Bobbi Brown about how she did it and a top B-school guru shares the secrets of what has to be in the business plan. Check it out Sunday at 1pm on WPVI-TV 6abc or anytime online at http://livewellhd.com/video?id=7240446

Job Loss: Investing in You

Mary — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:32:54 +0000

Having lived thru my own job loss in the recession, I know the feeling of wanting to stop spending on all but the essentials. But through the process I also learned that you have to invest in yourself if you want to be hired. I am not talking about dinner out to lift your spirits. My ideas will give you a much better return on your investment. Check them out!