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Quicken 2011 Review and Giveaway

by Flexo

Are you looking for the latest version of Quicken? Here is my review of the newest version, Quicken 2012. Downloads of Quicken 2012 are available today. I’ve been using Quicken for six years, and I have eight years’ worth of financial data in my files. I had the opportunity to take the beta version of ... Continue reading this article…

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Ten Tips for Entrepreneurs

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I don’t like the term “entrepreneur.” It’s not because it comes from French, though the word does have an interesting etymology. The first time the word was used in English, borrowed from Old French, it meant a “manager or promoter of a theatrical production” (source). The word has a different meaning now. Anyone who runs ... Continue reading this article…

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SmartyPig Savings Account Opening Review

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For two years, SmartyPig has been making so-called high-yield savings accounts look bad. The 1.75 percent APY currently offered is not a sky-high interest rate, but it beats just about every other major bank. Two years after introducing SmartyPig with a $100 giveaway, and after SmartyPig made some important changes to their fee structure, I decided ... Continue reading this article…

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Win a Free iPod Touch From H&R Block

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This giveaway is now closed to new entries. Thanks to everyone who has participated. We will be selecting the winners shortly. It’s time for another giveaway. H&R Block wants to give an iPod Touch to two Consumerism Commentary readers. The iPods will be delivered with an app pre-installed to help taxpayers as we approach the ... Continue reading this article…

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Giveaway Reminder: 5 Winners of Extreme Finance Package

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The giveaway has ended. Thanks to everyone who has participated. The winners will be notified shortly. This week I will be giving away five “extreme finance packages” containing Quicken, TurboTax, and QuickBooks. Each winner will be able to choose their flavor of each piece of software. Today is the last day to enter to win ... Continue reading this article…

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Giveaway: 5 Extreme Finance Packages (TurboTax, Quicken, and QuickBooks)

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The giveaway has ended. Thanks to everyone who has participated. The winners will be notified shortly. Thanks to the team at Intuit, Consumerism Commentary has “extreme finance” packages to give to our readers. This is a complete package that covers personal finance management, tax filing, and even business accounting. Five of these packages are available. ... Continue reading this article…

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TurboTax Online Review, New Features

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Last year was the first year I abandoned my own tax return preparation, deferring to a professional to do the dirty work. I’m glad I did; he suggested I restructure my business retroactively, resulting in a savings of about $15,000. I still haven’t seen most of this; the IRS is still processing my amended 2008 ... Continue reading this article…

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Best of Consumerism Commentary, February 2010

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Don’t forget! Consumerism Commentary is in the running to win a few Plutus Awards. The Plutus Awards are designed to celebrate the best personal finance resources such as books, savings accounts, and blogs. Vote here now before the deadline on March 16. The finalists were selected from among those that received the highest number of ... Continue reading this article…

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