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Play Nice.

October 10, 2009 · 4 comments

For a short time, I’m going to have to go back to 100% moderated comments on the site. The culprit? Health care reform.

So don’t panic if your comment doesn’t immediately appear – even if you’ve been a reader for years. Sorry for any inconvenience but apparently there are a handful of folks – on both sides – that are not capable of having a nice discussion without resorting to personal attacks on other readers or language that isn’t allowable on the site. You know where the line is (if you’re not sure, read my comment policy), don’t cross it. If you want to swear and call people names, go somewhere else.

My mother is coming to town this week. Don’t make me have to have her wash your mouth out with soap.

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Please Stand By

September 15, 2009 · 0 comments

I’ll be making a few changes to the site later today. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you notice something that looks a little odd (or, you know, odder than usual).

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I always appreciate your feedback – it’s good to know what you think I’m doing wrong (so that I can fix it) and what you think I’m doing right (so that I can do more of it).

A reader recently suggested that I tweak the subject lines of the emails in my feed to make it easier to identify. I think I’ve changed the email subject settings so that the subject of the post will show up in the subject of the email. If this works (and boy, I hope it does), it will help you identify and find posts in your inbox. If I’ve screwed it up, who knows what it will say. But rest assured, I’m on it.

Thanks to Konni for her suggestion. I hope that it makes taxgirl even better for all of my readers. If you ever have an idea for making the site better, drop me a line.

If you’re not subscribing via email, give it a whirl here. It’s free and easy (insert random inappropriate joke here).

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It’s the first day of school here in Philadelphia. My oldest daughter was rushing around this morning, gathering school supplies and fretting about her hair (apparently, it is not long enough). The morning was, well, you know, a blur:

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As things are settling down in my house (well, that’s relative), things are heating up at taxgirl. It’s Back to School Week here as well! Stay tuned all week for answers to your school related questions (you can ask the taxgirl), check out tax-saving school strategies and look out for great giveaways. What a great way to start the new season!

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Happy Labor Day!

7 September 2009

Happy Labor Day to all of my readers! I hope that you enjoy your day off (if you have one). Tomorrow, stop back by for more taxgirl goodness!

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I’m Baa-a-a-a-a-ck!

6 September 2009

I’m officially back from my *real* vacation. Yeah, it’s true. I actually take vacation once in awhile. And my husband and I have purposefully chosen a spot where there is plenty to do for the kiddos – and no internet connection (gulp).
So, thanks to all of my readers who filled in for [...]

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Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…?

31 August 2009

A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to chime in… What, I wondered, would you tell Congress that needed to be fixed, changed or eliminated when it came to taxes?
Over the next few days, I’m posting your answers. Some short, some not, some predictable, some surprising…
I hope you enjoy reading each other’s [...]

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Call for Guest Posts: What Would You Like to See Change in Congress?

11 August 2009

As you probably know, 2010 is a key election year. In the Senate alone, there at least 36 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate up for grabs – talk about your shift of power!
The rhetoric is ramping up already and, as you’d expect, many of the real issues are getting lost. [...]

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It’s easier than ever to find me!

10 August 2009

When news broke that Facebook would allow specific user names for accounts and pages, I was thrilled – and a little worried. Despite the fact that my taxgirl moniker is trademarked, it hasn’t stopped folks from registering the name on a host of social media sites. What if, I thought, someone beat me [...]

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BlogHer Ads and Load Times

2 July 2009

I’ve received some negative feedback about the video ads currently running on the BlogHer sidebar. Apparently, they are significantly slowing load times. I’ve contacted BlogHer and they will be removed shortly. As always, I truly appreciate your feedback, thanks for letting me know!

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