Elle Martinez

4 Frugal Fun Vacation Tips

May 2, 2016 July 8, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Summer is coming soon it means time for vacation. While Disney World can extremely fun, it can be expensive, but it’s not the only kid friendly destination for your family vacation. There are some wonderful ways you and your family can bond and stay on your budget.

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Income and Investments

Time to Save for Vacation

April 28, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Spring is the perfect time to plan ahead and save for your trips. We’ve actually been doing that ourselves, both for business and for vacations. Since we recently bought a house, we’re sticking with a debt free policy on our trips...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

The Saver’s Credit Explained: Tips and Info You Need to Know

April 11, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

If you haven’t submitted your taxes yet, there’s some good news – if you qualify, you may be able to boost your finances both now and later with the Saver’s Credit (also known as Retirement Savings Contributions Credit). The credit is...

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Income and Investments

3 Things We Wish We Were Taught in School About Finances

March 22, 2016 July 23, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Spring break is coming up. I’ve been out of college for a bit, I still remember the fun I had attending. While I learned so many things in and out of the classroom, I look back and wish the curriculum...

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Tax Planning

It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra Day

February 29, 2016 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Does it seem like 2016 is flashing by quickly? If you’re like me, you’ve been so swamped with things to do at work and home that you haven’t had time yet to submit your tax return. We’re unpacking from our...

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Family

National Wedding Month: Tax Tips for Your New Marital Status

February 12, 2016 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Congratulations to all you newlyweds! With this new chapter, many opportunities will begin open up as the two of you work together on your dreams. While not as exciting as planning your lives together, filing your taxes jointly can be a way...

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Income and Investments

How to Celebrate Your Long Weekend on a Dime

February 11, 2016 March 15, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Long weekends = Love. Bank account after long weekend = no love. With President’s Day coming soon, remember that it is possible to have a wonderful weekend without spending a ton of money. We’ve compiled 10 cheap or free activities...

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Tax Planning

Add These Goals to Your New Year’s Resolutions

December 29, 2015 / Elle Martinez

As this year winds down many people are reflecting on how things went. Maybe 2015 was a huge year for you and you’re looking forward to this next one. Maybe you’ve had some setbacks, but you’re ready to change the...

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Income and Investments

7 Ways to Save on Last Minute Travel for the Holidays

November 4, 2015 July 22, 2019 / Elle Martinez

In a couple of weeks it will be the busiest time to travel. Don’t have your plans yet? No problem! Whether you travel by plane or car, it’s not too late to save some money with your last minute travels. Here...

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Income and Investments

Time is Money! 10 Things You Can Do with an Extra Hour for Big Savings in the Future

October 31, 2015 August 19, 2016 / Elle Martinez

One of my favorite parts about this season (besides the changing of the leaves and the beautiful outdoor weather) is the extra hour we get when we ‘fall’ back when Daylight Savings Time ends. That golden hour has so much potential. Don’t...

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