Last Day for 2008 Charitable Contributions

Today is the last day we can contribute to charitable organizations and get a deduction on our 2008 taxes. If you live in Arizona, there is a tax credit available, where you get a dollar for dollar reduction in your Arizona state tax bill for each dollar you contribute, up to a maximum amount.

Taxpayers filing as single and unmarried head of household have a maximum credit amount of $200. Taxpayers that are filing as married filing joint have a maximum credit of $400. Taxpayers filing married filing separate have a maximum credit of $200 each. In effect, donating to a charitable organization up to the maximum tax credit amount costs you nothing!

Check out the Arizona Department of Revenue website for details on the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, including a list of qualifying Charitable Organizations.

Phoenix Rescue Mission Needs Our Help

Many of the homeless right now are entire families left homeless by loss of a job or loss of their home due to the current financial crisis. The 6.5% unemployment rate published in October 2008 was a 14-year high, and long term unemployment payments hit a 25-year high in November 2008.

There are common misconceptions about homelessness and here's a great article that hits the nail on the head titled Rethink Homelessness, America.

The Phoenix Rescue Mission is one organization in the Phoenix valley that helps provide nutritious meals to homeless people, and it costs only $1.92 per meal. Here's an article that just came out today about the people they're helping titled Dad finds help at Rescue Mission.

I've been donating a portion of the revenue this website receives to the Phoenix Rescue Mission since September 2008, but from December 2008 thru January 2009 I'm going to increase the level of support to 25% of all revenue received.

Now every time you buy an Amazon.com Gift Card or an iTunes Gift Certificate, or use an Amazon Coupon, an Overstock Coupon, a TigerDirect Coupon or any other coupon or promotional link on MoneyJibe.com, you'll be helping people that are less fortunate!

You can also support the Phoenix Rescue Mission directly via their website. A few dollars goes a long way toward helping people get back on their feet!

Eliminate Clutter With Phoenix Professional Organizers

Dependable Divas is a local Phoenix area Professional Organizer service that can help your organize your home, organize your business, and eliminate clutter.

If you're moving, they can help make your move go smoothly and even show you how to prepare for downsizing your home. If you're a teacher, they can help you organize your teaching material at home or in the classroom.

They even offer Gift Certificates that make unique gifts for loved ones, friends, and co-workers, and that can be used for any of the services they offer.

While I haven't used their services personally, they come highly recommended from someone I trust. If you're looking for a Phoenix Professional Organizer, let Dependable Divas help you get organized, get rid of clutter and simplify your life. As they say on their website, life is too short to be overwhelmed!

Win $50,000 In The Overstock.com Family Bailout

This year Overstock.com created the Family Bailout Plan in order to give you a chance to win up to $50,000 to help you or someone you recommend pay off their mortgage, credit cards, or other large debts.

How It Works:

Go to Overstock.com and fill in the form provided. Every day when you return to their site you can enter again and increase your chances of winning. No purchase is necessary to win, but every time you make a purchase you are automatically entered into the contest. The last day to enter is December 22nd, 2008, and winners will be announced December 30th, 2008.

Note that qualified creditors are limited to credit card companies, mortgage lenders, medical creditors, student loan creditors, and car loan creditors.

For your chance at $50,000 enter the Overstock.com Family Bailout Plan today!

And for every day savings at Overstock.com, use our Overstock Coupons.