Self Reliant Living

Rural Living for less than $2,000 a month

Harold Carey Jr

Still missing stimulus money? Tip from the IRS

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Those who aren't required to file taxes may want to file those taxes anyway in April if they never received stimulus payments.People who do not file taxes have been eligible for two stimulus checks, the first from March 2020, when they should have received $1,200. The second is from December 2020, when they should have received $600 per person. Non-filers are usually those … [Read more...] about Still missing stimulus money? Tip from the IRS

Genealogy: How to solve that family puzzle

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If you dig into your family history, you'll find surprises and some disappointments, but you'll have the satisfying feeling of knowing the people and places that make up your family history. On the disappointing side, that family story about Grandma being Cherokee? It's almost certainly not true in any way, unless you are a tribal member now. But the surprises could be … [Read more...] about Genealogy: How to solve that family puzzle

Chickpea Pantry Pasta:

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A fun meal as winter gives way to springDuring the last weeks of winter, when decent seasonal produce becomes increasingly scarce and slushy, miserable weather keeps us stuck inside, we all still wrestle with one age-old question: What should we make for dinner? Donít stress -- easy pantry pasta is quick, simple, forgiving and lets us flex our creative muscles for an affordable … [Read more...] about Chickpea Pantry Pasta: