Is Money Hiding Around You?

All over America, times are tough, and finances are tight. Of course, my family could cut back our expenses and save a little more. But before that, I am looking for easy savings and am finding some hidden money that will add to our bottom line.

Read more on Yahoo Finance: First Person: 6 Ways of Finding Hidden Money

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How I Save Thousands of Dollars in Income, Sales and Property Taxes

We give up to half of our income in taxes such as federal income tax, state income tax, local income tax, sales tax, and property tax. I don't pay more taxes than I have to by following 5 easy steps. These help me save thousands of dollars I would otherwise be paying in taxes. Read more HERE...

Property Tax Bill for Hoboken 2011-12

I was wrong. But I am happy.

In October 2010, I wrote that property taxes could go up starting in August 2011 despite the Hoboken mayor's promise to cut 5% taxes. The results are in.

For Aug (3Q11) and Nov (4Q11), my taxes are down 5% compared to what I paid in May (2Q11).
However, for Feb (1Q12) and May (2Q12), they are 3% higher than the 3Q11/4Q11 amount, but still 2.5% lower year over year (compared to 2Q11).

The 25% promise of tax cuts might not happen, and the property taxes would probably still go up medium to long term, but short term, I am a happy homeowner. It is one ray of joy on a dark day for the U.S. markets.