File your taxes with Turbotax online for free ***

Here's one for those of you who want to file taxes online, but don't want to pay a dime for software, or filing fees.

Asterisk, Asterisk, Asterisk..

Of course there was a catch.

You have to either earn under $30k per year, or qualify for the Earned Income Credit, or be Active Duty Military for the year 2007, and earning under $54k per year.

Believe it or not, a lot of folks fall into these categories, including myself.

The website is called Tax Freedom, it has been run by Intuit, the makers of Turbotax.

Here is the website (www.taxfreedom.com)

You can also file your State return for free, if you live in the following states of the "Free Tax Alliance" as they call it.

AL, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NY, ND, NC, OK,
OR, RI, SC, VT, WV

I'm shocked to see that my home state of New York is on there. We finally get a freebie.

Anyways, the software is very good. I was able to run through my girlfriends somewhat basic tax return, and get it filed in about an hour of time. The software prompts you what to file by asking basic questions.

I recommend that you have your bank account routing and account numbers handy. You can direct deposit your return, and have the funds in as soon as 8 business days.

If you don't qualify for the Tax Freedom Software..

There is no need to despair. Even the IRS is getting into the free file act. Here is a link to the IRS's free file page. Please note I have not used the IRS software, maybe someone could let me know how well it works.

So the bottom line is, don't go to the big box store and spend $40-$60 dollars on a boxed tax program, when it is all available online for free.

If this article or my blog has helped you save a couple bucks, do me a favor and click some of the ads to the right, and check them out.

Thanks,
Justin

20% Off Your Biglots Purchase, Printable Coupon

Hey Folks.

Here is a link to a printable coupon for Big Lots stores.

It is good for 20% off your entire purchase.

It is good from 1/27/2008 - 2/03/2008 so hurry up.

Link to Printable Coupon Here!

Disregard the "Buzz Club" mentioned on the coupon. Its just an email club. When you take the coupon to the store they will not verify that you are a member of their email sales club.

But if you do want to join their email spam club, then here is the link.

Link to join Big Lots Buzz Club Here!

If this or any of my links are useful to you, please click the adsense links to your right to support my cause..

Until Next Time..

Dell Deal of the Day. Vostro 1400 Laptop. $549.

I stumbled upon this Dell deal today guys.

Click here for the link to dell.

Seems to be an excellent deal for $549.

I didn't pull the trigger on it myself only because I'm forcing myself to sell my HEAVY Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop before I buy a new one.

Here are the specs.

• Intel Core 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
• Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, SP2
• 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display
• 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
• 120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
• 8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD
• 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
• Integrated High Definition Audio
• 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
• 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Mail-in Service
• 10GB for 1 Year Online Data Backup by Dell DataSafe
• 1 Year Dell Automated PC Tuneup
• Dell Network Assistant

I would recommend the upgrade to Vista, its inevitable that that OS will be the future of Microsoft. I know alot of folks are clutching on to XP, but with all this horsepower it will run Vista just fine.

I also would upgrade to the webcam integrated into the top of the LCD screen. Great deal, especially if your a creepy webcam user :)

Later,
Justin

Advance Auto Parts will match Rockauto.com and other Internet Vendors.

Just a quick note for those of you who repair your own cars, buy parts at Autozone or Advance Auto parts.

Here is my recent experience with buying auto parts from Advance.

We had to put a front wheel bearing in my brothers explorer last night.

Advance had the bearing in stock for $219.00.

Rockauto.com had it for $150, plus like $20 to ship.

I walked into my local Advance Auto store and started talking to the friendly parts jockey working there.

I asked if they match prices from other vendors, and he said yes sure.

I showed him a printout of the RockAuto website, and he asked "ok how much is shipping."

My brother jumps in a bit dishonestly and says "Five Bucks."

A split second passed and we all looked at each other when we awaited the parts jockey's answer.

The guy says ok fine and rings up the part for $155 plus tax.

Saved like 50 bucks just by asking.

I'll continue to shop there.

I'm sure that some guys will give you a tough time about it, but the guys at my local store were more than happy to take care of me.

I still love the service and prices from RockAuto, and will continue to purchase from them, but when I need a part direly I'll price match it at Advance Auto.

Oh, finally. If you guys want to save 5% off your Rock Auto order (or your Advance Auto Pricematch), then the current coupon code is..

857610758706
Good until December 18th, 2007 (Remember to put ONLY the code # in the "how did you hear about us" line)

The brains behind low airfare.

If you are like me then you probably spend hours researching every possible strategy before even considering purchasing airfare.

There are a million sites, many come up with the exact same results.

I came across the following site, a software development company, that SELLS their software to many travel websites to aggregate ticket prices.

Their software is very easy to use and very powerful, without all the mumbo jumbo of signing up for an account somewhere.

This company is called ITA Software.

ITA's first product was an airfare search and pricing system called "QPX". This system is now used by Orbitz, CheapTickets, travel agents and many of the U.S. and international airlines.

Check it out, you can search by specific dates, or my favorite, you can search a full month at a time, and learn when the cheapest day to fly is.

You can't book directly from the site, but this one will give you a great idea what day to book your flight.

Happy Travels!

Justin

Are you overpaying for auto insurance?

This is one that a lot of people simply oversee. They are paying way too much for auto insurance. We have all seen the Geico commercials, and are probably sick of them by now, but switching to them saved me $543.20 per year.

Better in my pocket than that of some insurance agent with gold chains and a pinky ring.

Ever since I got my license at age 16, I was buying insurance through Allstate. My parents bought all their insurance there, and introduced me to their agent. I would notice that the agent drove shiney Cadillacs, and was dressed nicely every time I went to drop off my hard earned payment.

So, after seeing a Geico commercial for the millionth time, I finally decided to get a quote online.

I could not beleive my eyes. The same coverage for $543.20 less per year.

Give it a shot.. I have been telling some of my friends. Some of them with younger drivers actually found Geico to be a few more dollars than their current policy.

But for me, i'm 25, single, with a great drivers record, its dirt cheap.