Now, I was one person who thought the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines (see merger info here) would be good in the long run. Unfortunately I am already seeing some things that make me cringe. One such thing as Mileage Plus published late last year about next year’s program changes is how elite passengers qualify for their elite status for next year. For as long as I’ve been a UA Mileage Plus member you can qualify for elite frequent traveler status based upon segments traveled or miles traveled. For those of you who do not understand such things […]
The taxman cometh…sooner or later
I gave some advice to a friend recently and wanted to share it with others. Remember that the government is withholding fewer federal taxes from your paycheck this year but that doesn’t reduce your tax burden payable April 2012. It is a money shuffle game that has been played before: you get more throughout the year to spur spending/buying but you will still be responsible to pay the tax burden that you normally owe. It is extra cruel for my friend who doesn’t save throughout the year so he gets the tax bill shock because the withholding was so low.
Another tax season well underway…
Just sitting here looking at the tax forms in bewilderment
52 Weeks to a Positive Life – NVP
from “52 Weeks to a Positive Life” calendar by Norman Vincent Peale I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 Copyright 2006 – Ideals Publications