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Celebrate Business Women’s Day with These 4 Tips for Financial Independence

September 21, 2015 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Women throughout the ages have kept the home fires burning. But in the modern world they are bringing home the bacon as well as frying it up in the pan. Yet I’m often amazed at the number of women, and...

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Business Income

Is This Tax Deductible? Self-employment

September 11, 2015 / Jim Wang

If you’re self-employed, chances are you’re familiar with September 15. It’s one of four estimated tax due dates and it’s the last one for the calendar year. While the amount you should pay may have been determined back when you...

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Income and Investments

Are You Ready for Some Football? Save Money While Hosting Friends for the Game

September 8, 2015 / Jim Wang

Football season is here again, and since most people prefer to watch the game in groups, that will mean gatherings and parties. If those events are taking place at your home, and happening on a regular basis, you may be...

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Income and Investments

Kick Off the US Open with These Savings Tips to Get in Shape Like a Top Tennis Player

August 31, 2015 / Philip Taylor

After five minutes of watching the latest tennis highlights on TV, you realize that these athletes are in perfect physical condition. That’s how they make winning the tournament look so effortless. Odds are we may not reach the heights of...

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Business Income

7 Tips When Starting a Side Business

August 12, 2015 August 7, 2018 / Jim Wang

When I started my first business, I did it while still working a 9-to-5 job in the defense industry. I used the stability and income from my corporate career to help smooth the irregularity of my side business income for...

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Income and Investments

Take Me Out to the Ballgame! 5 Ways to Save on Your Next Sporting Event

July 22, 2015 / Jim Wang

The crack of the bat on a well struck baseball is a sound to behold in person. The roar of the crowd, the anticipation of a home run, and the collective excitement of tens of thousands of people all enjoying...

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Income and Investments

Five Tips to Maximize Fun and Savings on Your Summer Road Trip

July 16, 2015 July 12, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

School is out and summer travel is in. If you are planning a road trip this summer, you are in good company – the US Travel Association says that nearly 80% of us take vacations that involve driving rather than...

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Income and Investments

How To Fund Your Big Idea [Infographic]

July 13, 2015 / TurboTaxAngie

You’ve got a great idea and everyone knows it. So much so, that others want to invest in your idea to help bring it to life. Once your funding comes in and tax time rolls around, there are a few...

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Income and Investments

Happy Culinary Arts Month! Decadent Recipes That Won’t Break the Bank

July 10, 2015 August 19, 2016 / Elle Martinez

With July being National Culinary Arts Month, I thought it would be fun to share some recipes that wow without draining your wallet (and without needing to be a trained chef). Quality Ingredients Take It Up a Notch No matter...

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Income and Investments

Summer Nights Are Here to Save You Daylight and Money

June 19, 2015 July 10, 2019 / Philip Taylor

When you plan ahead, you’re better prepared to spend wisely. Whether vacation, stay-cation, or anything in between, everyone knows that planning ahead can save you money. And just for future reference, “planning ahead” should be at the top of all...

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