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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 Savings for Families

August 2, 2016 / Elle Martinez
With another school year starting soon, many families are hitting the stores to go back to school shopping. Before you head out the door or go online, make sure you are armed with two basics things: a list of what you need...

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2016 Tax Holiday Savings

July 5, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp06c8d3ceRq2100_Medium_953115With 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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How To Throw Your Own Budget-Friendly Staycation

June 24, 2016 June 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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3 Ways to Celebrate National Best Friends Day

June 8, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Best Friends DayEverything 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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Your Guide to Vacations and Taxes

May 24, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Two friends toasting their bottle of beers on a beach barTaking 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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4 Frugal Fun Vacation Tips

May 2, 2016 March 15, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp5c64db624N5000_Small_196027(1)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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Time to Save for Vacation

April 28, 2016 / Elle Martinez
01.tifSpring 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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The Saver’s Credit Explained: Tips and Info You Need to Know

April 11, 2016 September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp169af518jku000_Medium_869224 (1)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, 2016 / Elle Martinez
0322-BlogSpring 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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It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra Day

February 29, 2016 / Elle Martinez
0229-BlogDoes 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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