Elle Martinez

Tax Planning

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips

December 16, 2016 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez

With holidays here, stores are going to be packed as people are shopping. A survey found that 30% of Americans don’t think they’ll be done with shopping until Christmas Eve! Unfortunately, impulse buys can lead to overspending and reliance on debt like credit...

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Business Income

Our Guide to Holiday Side-Gigs

December 6, 2016 / Elle Martinez

While most people see their expenses increase in December due to the holidays, now can also be the perfect time to finish the year on a positive note with your finances. One way you can do this? Taking on a seasonal job or side...

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Income and Investments

Budget Friendly Ways to Make DIY Holiday Cards

November 28, 2016 September 6, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Holidays, breaks, and vacations are coming up. You may love to connect with your friends and family. However, while going home for a visit is a wonderful way to catch up with your relatives, it might not be possible this...

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Tax Planning

How to Visit Family Abroad During the Holidays on Budget

November 4, 2016 July 12, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Over the next few months, you may be seeing your family during the holidays. For some, that means going out of the country to catch up with relatives and close friends. Just because you’re traveling to places like Mexico or...

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Income and Investments

Ways to Save When Doing DIY Arts/Crafts

October 7, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Looking to expand your skills with DIY art projects, but you’re on a budget? If you do a lot of crafts either for your own home, as a hobby, or as a side business, supplies and equipment can quickly add up. Here are...

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Income and Investments

Cure the Post-Vacation Blues with These Savings Tips

October 6, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Can you believe it’s already October?! I hope you enjoyed the wonderful weather this summer, maybe even taking a few trips. For us, it’s flown by this year with so many things going on: selling a house, family trips, and a wedding…a.k.a. spending money!...

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Income and Investments

Money Saving Ways to Help Your Child Stay Active on this National Child Health Day

October 3, 2016 / Elle Martinez

While it can be hard to keep up with little ones, being active is a natural way for kids to stay healthy along with eating well. As a mom with two kids, I know how they love to mix things...

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Education

Going Back to School After 40: Know The Tax Benefits

September 21, 2016 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Going back to school, whether to start a degree, finish up one from years ago, or pursue an advanced degree can be both rewarding and stressful. Working on papers, handling work assignments, and/or taking care of family can be a...

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Home

Five Rules to Deduct Your Home Office

August 8, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Starting and running your business from home can bring tremendous benefits besides the pay. Without a long commute, you can have more time for family and since you probably have lower expenses (no rent and utilities for an off-site office space), you...

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Family

Back to School Savings for Families

August 2, 2016 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

With another school year starting later this month, many families are going back to school shopping now. I wanted to share some ways you can save on your back to school shopping.

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