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How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It Begins

November 27, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, you realize that the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re planning to celebrate this year, here are some ways to have a great time this holiday season without...

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Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 23, 2018 July 11, 2019 / Jim Wang

With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and ending up with a few questions. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the...

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How to Save Money on Halloween with DIY

October 23, 2018 July 8, 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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3 Ways to Save on Staying in Shape This Fall

September 21, 2018 June 19, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Just because beach getaways are fading away along with the summer season, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on being fit and outside. It’s easy to get and stay in shape while saving money if you have your plans ready now.

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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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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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How Using Bitcoin to Pay for Rent Affects Your Taxes

June 19, 2018 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Last year for our anniversary we headed down to Charleston, South Carolina. As we drove through a small town, we saw a billboard advertising how a local breakfast spot was offering its own unique payment system, inspired by Bitcoin. Even...

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Happy Father’s Day! The Best Savings Tips from Our Authors’ Dads

June 17, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

Father’s Day is here! From life lessons to learning how to throw a baseball, we gain a lot from our fathers, especially when it comes to savings. To celebrate Father’s Day, we thought it would be fun to hear what...

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8 Wellness Tips to Follow This Summer

May 31, 2018 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

There’s something energizing about the summer season and I always find myself paying extra attention to my health. Right now, we’re gearing up for a trip next month and we’re using it as a deadline to get back into shape....

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