Income and Investments

How to Save Money on Halloween with DIY

October 23, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

One of the scariest things about Halloween is how much Americans spend to celebrate. In fact, the total spending for Halloween this year is expected to reach $9 billion. Most people are planning to spend an average of $86.79 on candy, costume and...

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?

October 22, 2018 January 10, 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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3 Ways to Save on Staying in Shape This Fall

September 21, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Just because beach getaways have faded away along with the summer season, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on being fit and outside. Did you know it is possible to get and stay in shape while saving money?...

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How to Get Your Financial Resolutions Back on Track

September 4, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Did you ever try to lose weight this year? Maybe some of you succeeded, but for most of us, what seems like a good idea at the beginning falls off our list of priorities. New Year’s resolutions are much the...

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Football Season Savings: National Tailgate Day

September 1, 2018 January 4, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Football season is finally back! I think we can all agree that nothing goes better with football than food and friends. As fun as tailgating can be, without careful planning and shopping it can get very pricey. Luckily, there are...

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Take Note On How to Save! It’s National #FinancialAwarenessDay

August 14, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Have you ever wanted to not stress over your credit cards, car and student loans, or even your mortgage because they were all paid off? Can you imagine what it would be like to have the freedom in your schedule...

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Time to Cut Your Grocery Costs With These 5 Crucial Tips

July 30, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Besides homes and cars, when I chat with families about their finances, I notice that their next biggest expense by far is food. And while grocery shopping is a necessity for most people, the problem for many of us is that our...

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Hosting an Estate Sale This Summer? Here’s How it Affects Your Taxes

July 24, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Are you hosting an estate sale this summer? It may be because a loved one passed away and you need to sale their belongings, or it could be on account of divorce, bankruptcy, downsizing, or any number of other reasons...

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How Are Gambling Winnings Taxed?

July 5, 2018 January 10, 2019 / asbbaines

Most people don’t think about taxes on their way to a racetrack or casino, but what might seem like nothing more than the chance to win some extra money actually carries significant tax implications. As is often the case, federal and state...

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Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

June 21, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today is the official start of summer! Thoughts of vivid sunsets, theme parks, beach days and weekend getaways come to mind. All of these activities can take a toll on your bank account, but remember that you don’t have to...

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