Elle Martinez

Tax Planning

Tips for Paying Off Summer Credit Card Debt

July 31, 2017 / Elle Martinez

We’re halfway through the year! How have you been doing with your finances? If you’re behind on some of your goals, that’s okay. There’s plenty of time to get back into the swing of things! One goal many people have...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Navigate Amusement Parks Without Breaking the Bank

July 16, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we lived in Virginia, one of our favorite spots for a quick getaway was Busch Gardens. We’re not alone: 4.1 million people visited the park in 2016. In fact, U.S. amusement parks see 375 million visits each year. Like many other...

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Income and Investments

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

July 10, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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With 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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Tax Deductions and Credits

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

July 5, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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Besides 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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Income and Investments

3 Easy DIY Tips for Your Fourth of July Barbeque

July 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

One of my favorite things about summer is how easy it is to get your friends and family together for an outdoor evening of grilling. Next weekend we’ll be having our friends over from out of town and we’re hoping to...

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Self-Employed

Social Media Tips for Your Small Business

June 30, 2017 September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez

One 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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Income and Investments

Frugal Alternatives to Staying Physically and Financially Healthy This Summer

June 21, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Summer has officially begun and the timing couldn’t be better. Working from home with two kids under six usually means I have a full schedule and not much time to waste. It also means that if we’re looking to make...

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Tax Tips

5 Family Vacation Planning Tips

May 11, 2017 September 5, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Even though the summer season isn’t officially here, we’ve already had some fun at the beach. Last month, we had a nice getaway at Wilmington and got to hang by the water without a big crowd. Taking time off is...

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Tax Planning

6 Financial Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

May 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Even before I started writing about marriage and money, I knew that finances can have a huge impact on couples. Shortly after we got engaged, my now-husband and I decided we would have the money talk. Yep, the big one....

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Tax Planning

How to Stay Frugal this Music Festival Season

May 1, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Coachella 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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