Things I'm Thinking About: My Tax Return

So today, while wallowing in my thoughts of impending debt, I suddenly perked up when I remember that in around six or seven weeks, it would be my favorite time of year: Tax return time! Oh, how I love tax return time! Tax return time, for most of the employed, is that glorious time of the year when you get back the money withheld from the Federal Governemnt from the past year. Although mine has never totaled over $300, it's always a welcome occasion for me to spend it on something just for me, to thank myself for making it through the last work year. Last year, I bought my first designer purse, and the year before, I was able to outfit my car with a sound system. Both continue to serve me well. This year, I am especially excited because I learned how to file my own taxes. This way, I don't have to go through an accountant, and I don't have to wait as long for my return.

This year, my return is going to go into my online saving account. I am trying to save and build up enough revenue to have a decent Spring Break/Job Hunt in DC.

So, what are your tax return plans?

Things I'm Thinking About: Getting A Holiday Job

So we all know that in roughly 42 days Christmas Vacation will arrive and we will all be at home, nestled around the fire, clinking cocoa mugs with the family and watching the 25 Days of Christmas on ABC family. But before we get too comfortable and turn into couch potatoes for three weeks, there is always the opportunity to get a job during the holidays. Almost every business, especially department stores, are in need of extra help during their busiest season. Now is the prime time to apply at stores, since most places are putting together their schedules for the next month. Mall stores usually break you in the day after Thanksgiving (yikes) in order to show you the ropes. The hours may be longer than usual and customers may seem a little more irate, but the extra money will come in handy when the school year starts up again! You could even take the extra money you make and stick it in a savings account (just sayin') Most places accept applications via their store websites these days, but it never hurts to apply in person. So get a head start on that Spring Break fund and get a job!