by Teri Cettina | Feb 22, 2016 | Money Stress, Taxes
Two years at about this time, I got this dreaded call from my tax preparer: “Someone has already filed a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number. I can’t e-file your return,” he told me. Within a few weeks, dozens of my friends were in the same boat....
by Teri Cettina | Jul 3, 2013 | Money Stress
One of the first things financial planners suggest we do with our money—once we’re beyond the basics of getting our regular bills paid–is set some solid goals. For instance, is one of your goals to save up for a down payment on a house? Invest enough for a...
by Teri Cettina | Jun 20, 2013 | Frugality, Minimalism, Money Stress
It’s such an easy thing to do, especially when you’re feeling uncomfortable about your own money life. You look at a coworker who dresses snappily and talks about his second home and think: Why don’t I have all that? Is he making a lot more money than I am? Or you see...
by Teri Cettina | Jun 3, 2013 | Cleaning & Organizing, Debt, Minimalism, Money Stress
When you decide to work on improving your family’s financial picture, it’s easy to attempt too much, too fast. Maybe you want to pay off several debts, cut your monthly spending on non-essentials, increase your retirement savings, or refinance your mortgage. You get...
by Teri Cettina | Apr 28, 2009 | Budgeting, Cleaning & Organizing, Minimalism, Money Stress
Ahhh. I love my new bills/receipt organizer. It truly makes me feel more peaceful when I use it. I PAY most bills online, but I still accumulate a bit of financial paper. So I’ve used this simple collection method for many years. My old accordion file had seen...
by Teri Cettina | Jul 9, 2008 | Debt, Health & Fitness, Money Stress
I’ve had my share of headaches and stress freak-outs over money. Sort of glad — but sorry at the same time–to see that I’m not alone. Check out this...
