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Personal Finance > Taxes Common tax deductions for individuals: 2 of 15
There are two types of deduction an ordinary individual can take on their income tax form. Some are on page one of form 1040. These are considered adjustments to income. These deductions are available to everyone.The other deductions are on Schedule A. The information on Schedule A is needed if you are itemizing your deductio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Are Philadelphia Phillies fans too hard on their baseball team?: 2 of 12
HOLY.....WE WONYes, we!In the 105 year history of the World Series, the Phillies have managed to get to baseball's big show only four times!Are Philadelphia fans hard on the Phillies? Phillies fans suffered in the first half of the twentieth century when their cross town rivals, the Philadelphia Athletics, won five world seri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Outdoor revelries: 6 of 31
Standing outside I look at the skyI see a genie and a flying elephantShapes changing as the clouds pass by.And people who think they know meWant to know what I'm looking atBut not what I see.Why do I still tell themWhen they scoffEverytime I enjoy the sky? More..
Personal Finance > Taxes How to avoid being audited by the IRS: 2 of 9
Ten Easy Ways to Avoid Being Audited by the IRSA small percentage of taxpayers are audited. Some are chosen at random. There is nothing you can do about this except to be prepared. Save receipts and paperwork and a copy of your 1040 and any forms and schedules that were attached to it. Other taxpayers are chosen because the I... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Retirement: The spousal IRA explained: 2 of 6
Spousal IRA's Explained.Spousal IRA's are the exception to the rule. As a general rule, an individual may contribute all of their taxable income up to $4,000($5,000) if over fifty years old) into an individual retirement account. There is an exception for couples who are married filing jointly. If one spouse has taxable incom... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How depression and bipolar disorder are different: 13 of 32
At times, depressive disorder and bi-polar disorder seem to be characterized by many of the same symptoms and influences. The truth is that they are completely different problems. Both are, at times, characterized by withdrawal, an inability to make decisions and a refusal to feel. Depression is often caused by life events wh... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When intimacy fades in a marriage: 8 of 17
Recently, I read a book about a couple who grew apart while raising their adoptive son. The mother gave up so many things to be involved in the child's life while the father took the relationship with his son for granted. He also took his marriage for granted.But perhaps she did too. The woman tried to remember the last time ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The unknown: 54 of 112
UnknownDid I lock the door?Did I close that windown?Were all the cigarettes outWhen I emptied that ashtray?Will my house still be homeAt the end of the day?UnknownAll dayEveryday. More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to avoid online identity theft: 14 of 29
Six Ways to Prevent OnLine Identity TheftIdentity theft is rampant and a threat to everyone. Anyone can be a victim. People with terrible credit records can have their identity stolen n so someone else can get a phone line. Anyone who spends time on the internet should learn the basic rules for preventing online identity thef... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes How to file taxes online: 14 of 28
File your taxes on-line. It is free, safe and easy. For even some of the most savvy people, filing their federal taxes strikes a negative chord. Fear of being audited by the IRS can be paralyzing. Paying someone to prepare your return may seem like a good idea. If you consider that your time is valuable and there is always th... More..