Check out these tips for the self employed. You can get yourself into trouble if you’re self employed and not preparing for taxes. Taxes half to be estimated and paid quarterly. You might also consider incorporating to avoid personal liability. And definitely make sure you’re organized and tracking expenses. [Redeeming Riches]
To be honest, having a swimming pool in our backyard has been a long – time dream. I always knew it was expensive to have one built, but I’ve never done the cost analysis. It’s nothing we can afford right now and we would rather buy a house with a pool already built. $67 per each swim: is it worth it? [Smart Spending via Darwin's Finance]
Have you ever had to deal with a car repossession? As a Money Map Coach, I hear about this occurring quite often. If you are about to get your car repossessed there are some things you can do to try and avoid it from occurring. [PT Money]
Hey, I learned about a new budgeting technique this week. Have you ever heard of using a cash filing system to set up your spending plan? No, it’s not envelope budgeting. This is a pretty cool idea for those who don’t want to get into the details of writing out a budget. It just might work for you. [Money Funk]
Should you really be preparing for Christmas in June? You better believe it! Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year. It’s a good idea to make sure you’re saving for things such as presents and travel now. [Canadian Finance Blog]
