2009 April | Out of Debt Again

Zenni Optical’s Customer Service

By Mrs. Accountability on April 28th, 2009

I called Zenni Optical yesterday, I had read some unfavorable reviews regarding Zenni Optical’s customer service, so I braced myself for the worst. I set a timer so I could keep track of the time it took for the phone call. At very least, I expected to be talking to someone in a third world country, but that didn’t happen. I spoke with a young woman who sounded American through … click here to continue reading Zenni Optical’s Customer Service

The Zenni Optical Glasses Order

By Mrs. Accountability on April 26th, 2009

I’m not sure what to think. My Zenni Optical order placed April 3rd arrived yesterday, but… well… I think… I hope… that they shipped the wrong glasses.

First off, there are three pair of glasses, which is what we ordered, shown below. I ordered this first pair in “Clear Burgundy”.

I ordered this pair in “Gray”:

And this pair was to be “Clear Purple”:

However, the pairs we got look NOTHING like the ones … click here to continue reading The Zenni Optical Glasses Order

Arizona’s Raising Our Withholding Taxes

By Mrs. Accountability on April 25th, 2009

Since I take care of Mr. A’s transaction privilege taxes online, I get a monthly email with reminders, updates and changes to Arizona taxes. A couple of weeks ago, an additional one came through stating that Senate Bill 1185 had been approved and our withholding will be increased beginning May 1, 2009.

It’s not a lot, but Arizona withholding taxes are going up. Here’s a screenshot of the increases:

If you review … click here to continue reading Arizona’s Raising Our Withholding Taxes

Hello? Is Anybody Out There?

By Mrs. Accountability on April 24th, 2009

Not many comments lately – is everyone extra busy? Are my posts extra boring of late? I know, you’re all out playing in the sunshine because it’s finally spring!

Today I’d like to open up the floor to you. What would you like to know about me? Ask me any questions you may have and I’ll make a Questions and Answers post.

Just to sweeten the pot, I’ll give a $25 Amazon … click here to continue reading Hello? Is Anybody Out There?

One Way to Lose Business

By Mrs. Accountability on April 23rd, 2009

I’ll be preaching to the choir since anyone reading my blog is online and knows the scoop. But you might let your not-so-Internet-savvy friends and relatives know that if they are going to have a business website then they need to get back with folks that contact them via their website.

I’m looking for an accountant. One of my readers suggested that I needed one, and to be honest I have … click here to continue reading One Way to Lose Business

Save Money, Pay Your Bills Online

By Mrs. Accountability on April 21st, 2009

I had a conversation with my coworker last week about a check ordering mishap she’d been through. Apparently she ordered checks through her bank back in March and they never showed up so she had the bank order another batch. Two days later she received two sets of identical checks.

She asked if we had a shredder anywhere at work. We don’t since we use a shredding company for confidential documents. … click here to continue reading Save Money, Pay Your Bills Online

Carnival of Personal Finance

By Mrs. Accountability on April 20th, 2009

One of my earlier posts Your Check Should Get Bigger in April has been included in today’s Carnival of Personal Finance over at Mighty Bargain Hunter’s place. Check out the carnival which has lots of great posts. Many thanks to Mighty Bargain Hunter for including my post!

Mrs. Accountability

I Hate Cleaning Urinals

By Mrs. Accountability on April 20th, 2009

Now that title probably seems that it came out of left field for a personal finance blog, wouldn’t you agree?

Our janitor went on vacation for 2.5 weeks to visit with her family. She comes from Guatemala and is the dearest woman. She’s my senior by a mere four months. We have a very part-time maintenance man, who is supposed to do “Mandy’s” job while she’s on vacation, but we’ve been … click here to continue reading I Hate Cleaning Urinals

April Garden Update

By Mrs. Accountability on April 19th, 2009

My garden is doing so wonderfully! I planted sunflower seeds about ten days ago and eight of them have come up. I’m hoping to see one more pop out. They are the gigantic sunflowers so they have to be planted eighteen inches apart. I was sick on Wednesday (food poisoning) and am still feeling worn out and weak so I don’t think I’ll get around to my … click here to continue reading April Garden Update

Owe Taxes and Didn’t File An Extension?

By Mrs. Accountability on April 18th, 2009

Whooo boy… one of my coworkers is in this boat. He had someone come into his house and help him get his home organized, and this included filing his paperwork. On April 15th he discovered he didn’t know where the person filed his tax information! The person was in Oregon and didn’t remember filing any tax paperwork, so my coworker ended up doing nothing that day, not even filing an … click here to continue reading Owe Taxes and Didn’t File An Extension?