Weekend Linkage - March 9, 2008

Do you file your tax return yourself? Or you get a pro to do the job for you? Ben at Money Smart Life wondered whether the cost of expert tax advice worth it. If they can lower my tax bill, then Yes.

How do you like the idea that IRS plans to spend $42 million sending out reminders to people waiting for the tax rebate check: You have to file your tax return to receive the check? Jeremy at Generation X Finance thinks it’s wasted money that can be put for better use.

Silicon Valley Blogger at The Digerati Life said cheaper toys are better for your kids. Isn’t it the case? Money doesn’t always bring happiness, the same kids as for adults

Lazy Man at Lazy Man and Money asked What’s social capital? I had a little idea of what it is before I read his post. No wonder social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc, are booming. People are accumulating their social capital

NCN at No Credit Needed talked about his biggest financial regret being not to fully his retirement account for a decade.

FMF at Free Money Finance had examples to show that poor people can also get ahead financially.

MBH at Mighty Bargain Hunter asked an interesting question: Should you write your own tax software? I used to file our taxes manually without any software. I assume if the rules are clear, that shouldn’t be a difficult task.

Steve at Birp Blap looked at the double-digit myth. Is that, a double-digital annual return, you are looking for from you stock investments as well?

The Honest Dollar discussed price discrimination and the existence of coupons. Are you using coupons when shopping?

Made a little side income from your blog? Ciaran at Chance Favor outlined ways to reduce taxable blogging income. I am considering set up a SEP IRA for myself

Finally, Mrs. Micah launched The Finwikian, a personal finance wiki. Check it out and you will find lot of your familiar blogs over there.

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