tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3598196356618251244..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Making Some Quick Cash (and Tax Refund Plans!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50607568778125405692018-02-19T22:51:44.421-05:002018-02-19T22:51:44.421-05:00Someone explained it to me several years ago, and ...Someone explained it to me several years ago, and it made so much sense! I decided to try and work it out to where we wouldn't owe money or get a refund (as close as we could, anyway). Unfortunately, we screwed that up big time, and ended up owing money! We totally weren't prepared for that. So, we just err on the side of caution. Even though it's like giving the IRS a free loan, we Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24676531274281356632018-02-19T22:49:33.561-05:002018-02-19T22:49:33.561-05:00I was shocked when I saw how expensive parking is ...I was shocked when I saw how expensive parking is in Boston! So, we decided to wait and get the rental car the morning we head up to Vermont... we'll either walk or use public transportation while we're in Boston :) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52423782635289432322018-02-19T11:05:35.104-05:002018-02-19T11:05:35.104-05:00I sell and buy clothing and items on VarageSale - ...I sell and buy clothing and items on VarageSale - it's a "virtual garage sale" and linked to FB. I think it's only available in certain areas though. <br />Just FYI - parking in Boston is extremely expensive - like $65/day. You may want to look into that as it will quickly eat up some of your budget. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928833345926156641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11795737408419124452018-02-18T11:28:37.682-05:002018-02-18T11:28:37.682-05:00As a tax professional myself, getting such a large...As a tax professional myself, getting such a large refund is lending the IRS your money interest free. Jerry should look at his withholding. It always kills me when people use their tax refunds as a "savings gift". Your goal on your 1040 should be to owe/get 0.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539146125496805108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30766876834113266612018-02-16T17:36:48.801-05:002018-02-16T17:36:48.801-05:00I use the Delta SkyMiles card--I wrote all about i...I use the Delta SkyMiles card--I wrote all about it here: http://www.runsforcookies.com/2017/11/zero-sum-budgeting.html<br />I use the card for every possible thing that I can, and then I pay it off with our budgeted money every month. I can't WAIT to have no debt! Probably 2-3 more payments, and we'll get there. :) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-13170789170548694402018-02-16T14:32:14.495-05:002018-02-16T14:32:14.495-05:00I spent most of my tax refund paying off a credit ...I spent most of my tax refund paying off a credit card that had gotten out of hand. It's a good feeling not to have that hanging over my head anymore! Now if you'll excuse me, I hear some bonbons calling my name as I'm sitting on my a$$ watching my soaps and collecting my SS check. Pam Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158202150314514390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57796611902723525072018-02-16T13:29:19.192-05:002018-02-16T13:29:19.192-05:00When you suffer from anxiety, one of the BEST thin...When you suffer from anxiety, one of the BEST things you can do for yourself is pay off debt and live well within your means. I'm sure your zero sum budget plan has helped relieve a lot of anxiety and stress. We are in a much better financial place now than we were a few years ago and life is a lot more fun now. Have fun in KC. We will be visiting there in the Fall for my hubbies 55th Rhonda Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022444566610808053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-17905954037405586952018-02-16T10:53:19.237-05:002018-02-16T10:53:19.237-05:00Shanon, American Express has a skymiles card that ...Shanon, American Express has a skymiles card that lets you rack up miles pretty easily. <br />And Katie, it’s a silly pet peeve of mine, but you are getting a tax refund not a tax return. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053994405740459209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40792557488930722972018-02-16T09:59:26.389-05:002018-02-16T09:59:26.389-05:00That's amazing that you can pay for your fligh...That's amazing that you can pay for your flights using miles. Do you have a credit card or something that you accumulate miles with? I'm a travel agent and I don't accumulate enough miles to pay for my flights. I don't travel as much as I would like, and this year we are going on 4 cruises, not one of them will require us to fly. Next year is a different story, I need to startmamamerk88https://www.blogger.com/profile/06731189241437525018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78556788101469854762018-02-16T09:14:46.148-05:002018-02-16T09:14:46.148-05:00There is a sears outlet in Livonia, Taylor, Lansin...There is a sears outlet in Livonia, Taylor, Lansing, and Novi where you can get "Scratch and dent" models. You can see their inventory online and get some good deals that way. -A Michigander who just had to buy a new stoveMagnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767496403005103256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-63376266394621713752018-02-16T08:49:01.729-05:002018-02-16T08:49:01.729-05:00This is a great post Katie! I too often took my k...This is a great post Katie! I too often took my kids stuff to Goodwill just to quickly get it out of the way. I like the “bundling” the nicer things.....the idea of posting/selling an item at a time is overwhelming. My daughter lives in Kansas City now and it is such a cool city! We love going to the Power and Light District....too much good food! We are visiting her next week for her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34640147531160273542018-02-16T08:47:59.833-05:002018-02-16T08:47:59.833-05:00Omg Katie, you crack me up! "watching soaps a...Omg Katie, you crack me up! "watching soaps and eating bonbons" hahaha, you are the queen of sarcasm! I love it! Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-69058989750671080042018-02-16T08:46:18.068-05:002018-02-16T08:46:18.068-05:00We're doing some home improvement projects wit...We're doing some home improvement projects with our return too! Nothing too big. Taking down the hideous wallpaper (from the 80's I'm guessing) in our entryway and painting. And we're making a firepit area in our backyard. I can't wait! I love a good home improvement project! I hope you update us on your projects! Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75188540329753098232018-02-15T23:38:25.616-05:002018-02-15T23:38:25.616-05:00Thanks for the kind advice, Ethan, but I’m happy w...Thanks for the kind advice, Ethan, but I’m happy with the job I have. I feel very fortunate to earn an income from my blog—working from home has some nice perks! After I sit on my ass watching soaps and eating bonbons, of course. <br /><br />Thank you, Staci! I don’t regret being stay at home mom for a single second. I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s nice whenever people support others’ Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33443413441548455682018-02-15T23:00:30.150-05:002018-02-15T23:00:30.150-05:00This comment is pretty unnecessary. The goal of Ka...This comment is pretty unnecessary. The goal of Katie's post was to share a way to earn a little extra money that most people overlook. Of course having a job will give you a paycheck. That's a no-brainer, and it's condescending of you to mention it. Everyone's situation in life is different, and not everyone in society needs to have a job, especially if they work in other ways, Panorama Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458913490172599804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82823087570234052442018-02-15T22:20:01.319-05:002018-02-15T22:20:01.319-05:00Another great way to make some cash is by having a...Another great way to make some cash is by having a job. Even working part-time would be worthwhile. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51241260969916524062018-02-15T21:33:59.006-05:002018-02-15T21:33:59.006-05:00You're going to be in KC?!? I grew up in a sub...You're going to be in KC?!? I grew up in a suburb of KC. It's only 2.5 hours from where I live now! How long will you be in town for?!?Brandi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08081173922109425805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36173912558513862462018-02-15T21:11:04.210-05:002018-02-15T21:11:04.210-05:00We decided to clean out the bookshelves in my daug...We decided to clean out the bookshelves in my daughter’s room last weekend, and I hauled off 2 big bags of children’s books to our local used bookstore tonight and made $39. It feels so productive! I need to do that with clothes too. I also usually just drop off at goodwill.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139340575916406965noreply@blogger.com