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About Davie Barsalou

Davie is a Texas-certified lawyer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Texas, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (a law degree) from South Texas College of Law. Most of us aren’t sure why, but Davie thinks tax laws are really cool.

The 4 Worst Financial Decisions You Can Make

Some of these points are intuitive, but worth emphasizing; others are less obvious and pretty philosophical. Read the list and make sure you aren't making these mistakes. 1. Taking out an excessive loan to buy a car This may come as a shock, but a car is a horrible investment. A car purchase is generally [...]

Where Your Federal Tax Dollars Go

Where does your tax money go when it’s taken out of your paycheck every two weeks? Or, in the case of contractors and small businesses, when you send in your quarterly payments to the IRS? While knowing this information won’t make filing your taxes any easier, you’re probably interested in hearing how your money is [...]

5 Tips to Help You Get Control of Your Student Loans

Do you hate student loans? I know I do. I've had to deal with them for several years now. But you know what? I’ve made some real headway. How did I do it? I thought proactively about how I was going to pay them off, studied, and then took action. The principle is a simple [...]

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