Elle Martinez

Tax Planning

How the Sales Tax Holiday Can Boost Your Back-to-School Savings

July 18, 2018July 19, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With state sales tax ranging from 4 – 10%, that means more...

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Income and Investments

How Using Bitcoin to Pay for Rent Affects Your Taxes

June 19, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Shot of an unrecognizable woman working from home

Last year for our anniversary we headed down to Charleston, South Carolina. As we drove through a small town, we saw a billboard advertising how a local breakfast spot was offering its own unique payment system, inspired by Bitcoin. Even...

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Income and Investments

8 Wellness Tips to Follow This Summer

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Rear view of couple holding hands and jumping into water from a pier.

There’s something energizing about the summer season and I always find myself paying extra attention to my health. Right now, we’re gearing up for a trip next month and we’re using it as a deadline to get back into shape....

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Income and Investments

On the Job Hunt? Here Are the Best Places to Help You Find the Right Fit

May 24, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Young man at a job interview talking with two developers. They are running startup developer company from their home. Working late.

Now that you have graduated, are you on the hunt for your first post-college job? Congrats! Embarking on a new career is an exciting and at the same time terrifying experience. Too many graduates approach their jobs from a strictly financial standpoint –...

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Income and Investments

How to Save for Vacation

May 14, 2018July 9, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Summer is the perfect time to plan ahead and find fun ways to stretch your travel budget. We’ve actually been doing that ourselves, both for business and for vacations. We recently bought a house, so we’re sticking with a debt-free policy on...

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Income and Investments

How to Save While Planning Your Wedding

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Portrait of a couple on their wedding day

Wedding season is starting and for many couples, it’s the biggest, and most expensive, event they’ve ever planned. As overwhelming as wedding planning can be, keep in mind that with some thoughtful planning you can have a day you treasure forever...

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Income and Investments

May the Fourth (and These Spring Savings Tips) Be with You!

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Happy Star Wars Day! Today we celebrate our favorite franchise, and this year is even more fun after The Last Jedi re-ignited our love for all things Star Wars. One of the best things about the films is its universal lessons, which can be...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save This Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Getting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. 5 Ways to Save Big...

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Income and Investments

Happy Earth Day! 5 Easy (and Free!) Ways to Protect the Environment

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 / Elle Martinez

How would you like to save some serious cash, get healthy, and do some good for the earth? Sounds awesome, right? With Earth Day here, I want to show you that you can make a difference and build your finances....

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Tax Planning

When Do I Amend My Tax Return?

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Tax Day has come and gone, and you filed your taxes well before the tax deadline. But what happens if you realize you left something out? When should you amend your tax return? First off, make sure you need to...

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