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July 18th, 2008

BlogHer Notes

A mere few hours after our session, Linsey already has her notes and handouts up - as does Sabrina…
Egads, the pressure!
So here are my handouts, all available to download as pdf:
1, 7 Things Every Blogger Needs to Know About Tax
2, 46 Deductions that Bloggers Overlook
3, Helpful articles and resources
I’ll be posting some more thoughts on […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

July 18th, 2008

Where in the world is taxgirl?

If you’re looking for me - and you’re at BlogHer - you can find me in the California West Room at the Westin. I’ll be speaking together with Linsey Krolik and Sabrina Parsons beginning at 10:30 a.m.
(Note to anyone waiting for me to leave in order to scavenge my hotel room, there’s nothing there.)
I […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

July 5th, 2008

Psst, BlogHer is Sold Out

Just in case you missed Elisa’s comment, BlogHer 08 is sold out!
Don’t despair, there is a waiting list.
And if that doesn’t work, it’s being blogged in Second Life.
And if that doesn’t work, it’s being live blogged all over the web.
I promise to post some details (yep, there’s wi-fi all over the […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

Accion: The Faces Behind the Loans

Who is behind Accion? You can find out more from watching this video:

As mentioned in the video, the driving force behind Accion is microfinance. To learn more about microfinance, you can read this article in the Economist, Poor people, rich returns or the Forbes commentary piece, Microfinance at the Crossroads.
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This post is part […]

By Kelly -- 2 comments

June 20th, 2008

Accion: Microfinance Works

Want more information about Accion, the charity that the Business Channel for b5media is supporting during The Great Blog Off?
Check out this video:

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This post is part of the b5media Business Channel Great Blog Off! Find out more about the Blog Off here.
The Business Channel is supporting Accion International for the Great Blog Off. You […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

The Great Blog Off Begins

The Great Blog Off begins! And yep, I’m tired already…
Stay tuned all day for my “ask the taxgirl” marathon. Your links, comments - and of course, your donations - are much appreciated!
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This post is part of the b5media Business Channel Great Blog Off! Find out more about the Blog Off here.
The Business […]

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June 19th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl Marathon

For the Great Blog Off, I will be hosting an “Ask the taxgirl” marathon! I have plenty of questions in my inbox already - but if you have a question, feel free toask the taxgirl!
I’m hoping to answer 24 questions (wow) in support of the Great Blog Off. So, bring it on!
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Don’t forget […]

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June 16th, 2008

The Countdown Begins

The Great Blog Off begins in just a few days!
To celebrate the summer solstice (occurring this year on June 20, the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t occurred on June 21), taxgirl and the Business Channel, together with the Entertainment Channel, are participating in The Great Blog Off.
The Great Blog Off is an opportunity […]

By Kelly -- 6 comments

June 12th, 2008

taxgirl Goes (Back) To the Movies!

Okay, so it’s not quite summer yet. But it sure feels like it in Philadelphia - we’ve hovered near the 100 degree mark for three or four days in a row. The heat and humidity is beginning to make me wish fondly for coastal NC summers (and if you’ve been to coastal NC […]

By Kelly -- 8 comments

May 6th, 2008

It Feels Like Summer Already: Get Ready for the Great Blog Off

In 2008, the summer solstice will occur at 23:59 hours UT on 20th June (Friday). It is the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t occurred on 21st June. The summer solstice is, as you may know, the longest day of the western hemisphere.
To celebrate, taxgirl, the Business Channel and b5media are having The Great […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments