Separate Finances in Marriage vs Married Filing Separately on Your Taxes
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by femmefrugality
1M ago
The other day I came across this situation. It went something like this: A woman was a single mother and filed head of household on her taxes for years. She got married, and while they had a joint bank account for some shared expenses, most of their finances were separate from each other. She had information which made her believe she must file taxes as married filing separately because they kept some of their bank accounts separate, and that therefore there was a marriage penalty as the amount of tax they collectively owed went up when filing Married Filing Separately compared to if they wer ..read more
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Modernizing Traditional Business Practices for Better ROI
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by femmefrugality
1M ago
This post is brought to you and written by an outside writer. Run a business? Then you probably know that modernizing business practices can enhance ROI dramatically, allowing your company to gain access to new revenue streams and business models. This guide outlines some approaches to modernize your business practices and drive your bottom line. Deploy self-service portals Setting up self-service digital technologies for business partners, employees, or both can double your chances of growing your returns. A company can establish trust in digital initiatives gradually, transforming tradition ..read more
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Sailor Moon Gift Guide (On A Budget)
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by femmefrugality
4M ago
This post is in collaboration with Etsy.  I’ve been living my best 90’s life lately, and that includes a renewed obsession with Sailor Moon. Today, we’re going to take a look at gifts for the Sailor Moon fanatic in your life. Because inflation is bonkers, we’re also gonna keep you on a budget. Check out these Sailor Moon gifts for under $30 on Etsy! SPOILER ALERT: There’s even a budget binder for each of the Sailor Guardians! Where personal finance and fandom meet. Be sure to keep scrolling until you spot it! Sailor Moon Nails Whether you want decals or press ons, there’s not shortage o ..read more
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Investing in Quality AC Filters
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by femmefrugality
10M ago
I come from the land of the worst air quality in the country, so this post — brought to you and contributed by an outside writer — hits close to home. Some things are worth investing in if they’re quality, and air filters are one of those things. Good indoor air quality is a concern for many homeowners. AC filters remove harmful particulates from the indoor air, improving the air quality. Filters also help boost the AC system’s performance. There are several types of AC filters, each with pros and cons. High-quality AC filters typically have a high MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) ra ..read more
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5 Ways to DIY Custom T-Shirts with Style
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by femmefrugality
11M ago
This post is brought to you and written by an outside writer. The days of summer are upon us, and it is time to break out your old t-shirts and add a shirt or two to the mix. According to Printful T-shirts, there are a few different ways to customize old shirts and create new ones. You can do this at home with a few things from a craft store or go online to create digital designs. These five ideas can add style to your summer wardrobe without doing too much damage to your wallet. 1. Stamping Techniques You can revitalize an old t-shirt by using a stamper to put a design on the shirt. Designer ..read more
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Where Are They Now? Nour Naas of The Feminist Financial Handbook
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by femmefrugality
1y ago
Last Fall, I was talking to Nicole Lynn (Perry) Ó Catháin. You may remember Nicole from The Feminist Financial Handbook. So many readers became invested in these women’s stories, and Nicole had the phenomenal idea to do a series catching up with them and what their lives look like five years later. This is that series. If you’d like to support this series, please make a donation to the Lavender Rights Project, where Ó Catháin works. If you haven’t read The Feminist Financial Handbook yet, buy it here so you can get these women’s backstories! This week we’re talking to Nour Naas, who discussed ..read more
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Where Are They Now? Heather Watkins from The Feminist Financial Handbook
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by femmefrugality
1y ago
Last Fall, I was talking to Nicole Lynn (Perry) Ó Catháin. You may remember Nicole from The Feminist Financial Handbook. So many readers became invested in these women’s stories, and Nicole had the phenomenal idea to do a series catching up with them and what their lives look like five years later. This is that series. If you’d like to support this series, please make a donation to the Lavender Rights Project. If you haven’t read The Feminist Financial Handbook yet, buy it here so you can get these women’s backstories! We’re kicking off the series by catching up with Heather Watkins of Slow Wa ..read more
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Under Pressure: Gender Roles
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by femmefrugality
1y ago
Think men feel pressure to provide? And women feel pressure to take care of things at home? Well, you wouldn’t be wrong. But in 2023, there’s a little more to it than that. It turns out, men are indeed feeling pressure to support their families financially, but women are feeling that pressure nearly just as much. Plus, they’re feeling pressure to do all the other things, too. To the point where I think it’s not sustainable for most of us. Let’s get into the numbers. We’re all suffering. Check out this data from Pew Research: Look at these numbers! Despite the fact that society puts a lot of ..read more
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Myth Busting Women’s Banking for Women’s History Month
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by femmefrugality
1y ago
I keep seeing articles and some allusions on big financial sites that say something along the lines of, “It was illegal for women to have bank accounts in their own name before the 1960s.” And this just isn’t accurate. While I’m all about pointing out the financial barriers women face — and banking was and is one of them — I’m fairly certain this one isn’t true. Let’s talk about what really happened in the 20th century and prior to get a better look at women’s banking history. Not all women Let’s be perfectly clear with something upfront: Discourse around women’s rights in American history mo ..read more
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How to Score High-End Perfume for a Whole Lot Less
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by femmefrugality
1y ago
This post is brought to you and written in part by an outside writer. Friends, you know we have been all about fighting inflation around here lately. That means looking for extra ways to make money. It means negotiating and reducing your recurring bills in any way possible. And, of course, it means shaving back the costs of the consumer goods you purchase. Today, I want to show you a way I recently found to get the quality of luxury perfume without getting hit with a massive sticker price. Luxury-adjacent perfume for less Those who know me know that perfume is not something I’m likely to shel ..read more
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