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Elle helps families at Couple Money achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increase income, and building net worth. Learn how to live on one income and have fun with the second.

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Back to School Series: Money Lessons for College Freshmen

August 17, 2017 (Last Modified: July 18, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Back to School Series: Money Lessons for College FreshmenThe new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the...

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Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

August 14, 2017 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Elle Martinez
Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Not everyone has to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. To see if your Social Security will be taxed, you have to look at your *combined income and your marital status. Find out more here.

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7 Ways to Save When Your Family Goes to the State Fair

July 10, 2017 (Last Modified: July 12, 2019) / Elle Martinez
7 Ways to Save When Your Family Goes to the State FairWith summer in full bloom, many states are ramping up their annual fairs. These family friendly events can be a wonderful way to enjoy the local culture, try out new rides, and of course, eat a ton of food. Before...

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Volunteering This Summer? Find Out if Your Work is Tax Deductible

July 5, 2017 (Last Modified: July 10, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Volunteering This Summer? Find Out if Your Work is Tax DeductibleBesides donating money, one of the best ways you can support a worthy cause is to volunteer. Many organizations are limited by what they can do because they don’t have the support staff and leaders to help them grow. You can...

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Social Media Tips for Your Small Business

June 30, 2017 (Last Modified: September 7, 2017) / Elle Martinez
Social Media Tips for Your Small BusinessOne of the great things about owning and running a business these days is the boundless opportunity. In the past, your clients likely lived very close to you. Now small businesses can have clients and customers all over the world!...

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How to Stay Frugal this Music Festival Season

May 1, 2017 / Elle Martinez
How to Stay Frugal this Music Festival SeasonCoachella unofficially launched the musical festival season. While most people are fans of the bands and performers, many complain about the rising costs of events. Money magazine noted that tickets for Coachella ranged from $400-$900.  If you’re out of town,...

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Financial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Roommate

April 25, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Financial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a RoommateSplitting bills with a roommate can be a pretty sweet deal. I’ve known people who attended graduate school without going into debt or steamrolled through their student loan payments because they shared their place. Unfortunately, finding the right roommate can be tricky....

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Income Tax Filing Requirements

March 9, 2017 (Last Modified: March 9, 2020) / Elle Martinez
Income Tax Filing RequirementsDo I have to file a tax return? Knowing the filing limits is the best place to start if you are not sure about filing a tax return. Compiled here are the basic guidelines to aid in the decision making...

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What is a 1099 Form?

February 18, 2017 (Last Modified: July 8, 2019) / Elle Martinez
What is a 1099 Form?Although you don’t need to know much about tax forms with TurboTax on your side, it’s always best to organize your forms that when you sit down to do your taxes. Many people are familiar with W-2s, but they may not be aware that other financial documents...

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Tax Credits and Deductions for Families

February 16, 2017 (Last Modified: July 24, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Tax Credits and Deductions for FamiliesAs you prepare to file your taxes, please keep in mind some helpful tax deductions and credits that may apply to your family. First off, many families filing are a bit confused over what exactly tax deductions and credits are. While...

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