Elle Martinez

2016 Tax Holiday Savings

July 5, 2016 / Elle Martinez

With the warm weather and vacation season here, it’s easy to take a mental break from the regular routine. However, to help you remember that summer can also be a big time for saving, and here are some tax free opportunities for you to...

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Income and Investments

How To Throw Your Own Budget-Friendly Staycation

June 24, 2016June 27, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Want to have a great time this summer, but you’re low on cash? Taking a staycation can be the perfect solution. Here are ten ways you can truly get away from it all and recharge without leaving your town limits. Live Like a Local, Enjoy...

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Income and Investments

3 Ways to Celebrate National Best Friends Day

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Everything is better when you add the right company and best friends definitely count as some of the best company. With so much going on, time can slip by and before you know it, it’s been months since you and...

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How to Save While Planning Your Wedding

June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 / Elle Martinez

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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Tax Deductions and Credits

Your Guide to Vacations and Taxes

May 24, 2016 / Elle Martinez

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Taking the family along on a business trip this summer? Learn how to save on your taxes and take the tax deductions you’re entitled to on your working vacation. It’s tricky to mix, but with the right mindset and careful...

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Income and Investments

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

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 / Elle Martinez

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

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Income and Investments

4 Frugal Fun Vacation Tips

May 2, 2016March 15, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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Summer is coming soon and for many families, it means time for vacation. While Disney World can extremely fun (I know I’ve been there a few times), it can be expensive, but it’s not the only kid friendly destination for...

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Income and Investments

Time to Save for Vacation

April 28, 2016April 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, 2016September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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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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3 Things We Wish We Were Taught in School About Finances

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 / 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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