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5 Tips for Achieving Financial Freedom

December 3, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Are you looking to make a big splash with your finances this year? Do you want to hit a money goal in the next month or so? The good news is that you can make a huge impact on your...

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Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 27, 2019 / Jim Wang

With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping after the big meal. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the best prices...

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Emergency Fund Guide: Why Everyone Should Have One

November 20, 2019 November 22, 2019 / Elle Martinez

What would you do if your car broke down and the mechanic said it would cost $500 to fix it? Over half of Americans have less than $1,000 stashed away. Even scarier, in a survey, 32% of participants admitted to...

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?

October 26, 2019 October 27, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With tickets to the game ranging from $600 to over $2,000, airline flight tickets averaging $1,000 round-trip and hotel prices at a $200 minimum each night, making a trip for the big game could end up costing you $2,000 or...

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How to Set Realistic Financial Goals

October 14, 2019 October 23, 2019 / Jim Wang

Did you know that one of the main reasons why New Year’s Resolutions fail so often is because of unrealistic goals? If you want to lose weight, experts recommend aiming to lose 1-2 pounds a week, but when most people...

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Football Season Savings: National Tailgate Day

September 5, 2019 September 3, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...

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Cut Back to School Costs With These 5 Crucial Tips

August 16, 2019 August 19, 2019 / Elle Martinez

School is back in session for us and our oldest, who attends a year-round school, started a couple of weeks ago. Right before she started, I did my back to school shopping to get everything she needs and make sure...

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How Are Gambling Winnings Taxed?

July 30, 2019 July 23, 2019 / asbbaines

Most people don’t think about taxes on their way to the casino. But what might seem like nothing more than a fun night in Las Vegas actually carries significant tax consequences if you win. Failure to properly report your haul can result in serious penalties and headaches you just don’t want.

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4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

July 25, 2019 August 1, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Looking forward to a long summer vacation, but feeling a little short on cash? With the price of gasoline high, not to mention restaurant bills and the cost of accommodations on the road, many of us are questioning whether vacation...

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8 Ways to Save on Home Renovations

July 15, 2019 September 25, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Last year, we hired a contractor to help us tackle a big home renovation project. Since I’m self-employed and my husband works from home a few days a week, having a dedicated space for us to work became a necessity....

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