Greater Nashville Area Residents For Saving Money On Taxes

As many folks learned the hard way, the government’s programs for refinancing have recently been incredibly difficult to qualify for. BUT, according to the Home Affordable Refinance Program, changes have been made that now make qualifying a bit easier. http://tiny.ly/tfLU

Charity – who cares? Well apparently Americans do! Not surprised there. The surprising part is that the ones who have it the toughest financially are the ones that tend to give the most percentage-wise. [If you’re in the spirit of giving, be sure to catch the “4 Tips for Picking a Winner” at the bottom.] (Click the image to zoom.) http://bit.ly/sIE3Ch

Here’s an NPR article on Perry’s proposed 20% flat tax. It’s a good plain-English explanation of his plan: http://tiny.ly/ELxd

Some new tax breaks (and hikes) for 2012 [any questions on these just let me know!]: http://tiny.ly/1z15

When it’s time to sell the start-up – This entrepreneur gives you the math for why he sold so quickly, and what you should look at if you’re considering selling your own start-up (good stuff!): http://bit.ly/u7eubA

Tell-tale signs of an iffy 401k plan: http://tiny.ly/QKF8

Does college make you smarter? Well, if you study accounting, the answer is of COURSE!

But, since most people don't, I suppose I can understand the debate...

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/01/24/does-college-make-you-smarter

Does College Make You Smarter? - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com Students make little progress in intellectual growth in the first two years of college. Why is that?

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