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Supplementing Your Farm’s Income

Dec 11th, 2012 | By
Supplementing Your Farm’s Income

While the main purpose of your land probably depends on how much land you have available and what you are particularly talented at cultivating, almost everyone could stand to utilize spare space to bring in some extra income. In such tough economic times, looking beyond traditional means of income is increasingly important. Petting Zoo If you have a variety of animals on your land—or you would be willing and able to—consider setting up a small petting zoo. If you live in a remote area surrounded by farms, this may not be a viable option for
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Walking in the Shadows of the Fiscal Cliff

Oct 25th, 2012 | By
Walking in the Shadows of the Fiscal Cliff

Your pocketbook is set to get a lot leaner on January 1. While Congress and the President stay busy electioneering, a whole set of tax cuts, tax breaks, and exemptions are set to expire. Forget about tax cuts for the rich – the forty-one tax breaks set to expire include the 2 percent payroll tax break for anyone who works, income tax breaks, and several of the common household exemptions. The potential tax bomb set to hit January 1 is so big that analysts are calling it “The Fiscal Cliff” and speaking in hushed, worried
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How to Financially Prepare for Homeschooling

Aug 9th, 2011 | By
How to Financially Prepare for Homeschooling

People often feel that homeschooling isn’t an option for them due to financial constraints and responsibilities. With the economy the way it is, it can seem as if two incomes are necessary, now more than ever. But for those who are serious about wanting to homeschool, there are numerous ways to offset the decrease in
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Lower Your Student Loan Payments with Income Based Repayment Plans

May 3rd, 2011 | By
Lower Your Student Loan Payments with Income Based Repayment Plans

It’s the end of the college year, and the specter of student loans that looms over the heads of students are an undeniable burden for millions of college graduates.  The average holder of a bachelor’s degree has $23,200 in loans to repay at graduation, and students in specialty fields like engineering, law, medicine, and the
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