Comments on: Daily Links: Taxes and Gold Edition

By: mary b

mary b — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:22:50 +0000

Love the way Tin Can Curt invested the money from his cans. In our neighborhood we have the “Can Man” but he takes his proceeds every year & throws a big weekend long party for all his friends!

Either way it is turning trash into treasure!

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By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:01:45 +0000

I’ve never been sure if IRS protesters were extremely brave or extremely stupid. I’m guessing a mixture of the two.

Just because our tax code sucks doesn’t mean it’s not legal. If that was true, nothing our government does would be legal. Hmmm.

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By: TripleE

TripleE — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:48:12 +0000

Thanks for the article on making your own vs. buying. I really had no idea making yogurt was that easy. . . and we go through a TON of yogurt.

I may have to try that.

~EEE~

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By: DebtGoal

DebtGoal — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:53:10 +0000

If only financial literacy month could be spread out over the whole year. Getting the word out on rational behavior for one’s personal finances is such a pressing problem, unfortunately, that I think more should be written on it, not less — although I understand your perspective.

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By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:24:56 +0000

I think that a whole month of educational articles is a bit too much. One of the great things about this site is the variety of topics and styles which gets reduced during a ‘theme’ month.

I would suggest for next year maybe just do 1 or 2 “financial literacy” posts per week – that way it is spread out over the whole month.

Alternatively – why do we need a designated month? Why not just do one financial literacy post every week or 2nd week for the whole year?

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By: Moneyblogga

Moneyblogga — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:04:29 +0000

Tin Can Curt amassed an enviable fortune ~ for someone else to enjoy. Personally, I don’t see the point in living like a pauper just so that someone else gets to waste the fortune at the track after I’m dead. Easy come, easy go! Still, an interesting story.

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By: LizS

LizS — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:32:41 +0000

Love the article on the tin can millionaire. I must say I’m glad financial literacy month is nearly over. GRS has been really dull lately- I haven’t even bothered readingmost articles.

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By: Caleb Spicer

Caleb Spicer — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:23:24 +0000

I really loved this post! I’m all about the pantry staples….I am gathering roughly 60 recipes to make in rotation. I think I save the most money when I plan a week of meals, and buy accordingly. Now that me and my fiance are on a detailed budget we are saving roughly $150 a week on food…quite a great change, for better food!

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By: Aman@BullsBattleBears

Aman@BullsBattleBears — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:33:44 +0000

the article on turnings cans into gold is amazing…must read!

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By: Joe M

Joe M — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:32:22 +0000

Here is a link to the Internal Revenue Service’s own explanation of frivolous tax arguments. Surely you will want to read if you plan on not paying taxes!

http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=159853,00.html

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By: the weakonomist

the weakonomist — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:24:51 +0000

The people that think there is no law saying we must pay taxes should really take that what to the Supreme Court. I’m sure it will get far. Thanks for sharing that link.

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By: Martacus

Martacus — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:38:35 +0000

I like the story on making pantry staples–especially near the end where he mentioned making your own vanilla.

Even with the high price of alcohol and vanilla beans, I imagine it would still be cheaper to make your own. Stores charge insane amounts of money for vanilla extract. Any extract, for that matter.

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