The TurboTax Blog • Income and Investments

How to Set Realistic Financial Goals

October 14, 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...

Full Story

Income and Investments

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...

Full Story

Income and Investments

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...

Full Story

Income and Investments

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.

Full Story

Income and Investments

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...

Full Story

Income and Investments

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....

Full Story

Income and Investments

6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer

June 10, 2019 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Summer can be a wonderful time to kick back and relax, plus you can usually find some cheap and free activities to do around town. Believe it or not, it can also be a wonderful time to crank things up...

Full Story

Income and Investments

Recent Grad? Here’s Four Reasons to Start Saving Now Rather Than Later

May 25, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Jim Wang

Congratulations on your graduation! If you recently graduated, whether it’s from college or high school, there are some important decisions ahead of you. Many of these decisions don’t necessarily have right or wrong answers, so it’s OK if you’re not...

Full Story

Income and Investments

Living on Your Own for the First Time? Here’s How to Save Money

May 20, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

If you’re a recent college graduate, congrats! You may be excited about this next chapter and starting your career. Let me offer a few tips on setting your finances up for success and key ways to save money while also...

Full Story

Income and Investments

Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s Day

May 9, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Jim Wang

Did you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first recognized holiday became official after a three-year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the celebration...

Full Story

Search the Blog

Latest tax and finance news and tips

Search TurboTax Support

FAQ’s and community answers