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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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Income and Investments

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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Income and Investments

How Are Gambling Winnings Taxed?

July 5, 2018 January 10, 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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Income and Investments

How Using Bitcoin to Pay for Rent Affects Your Taxes

June 19, 2018 January 4, 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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Income and Investments

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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Income and Investments

8 Wellness Tips to Follow This Summer

May 31, 2018 / 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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Income and Investments

On the Job Hunt? Here Are the Best Places to Help You Find the Right Fit

May 24, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Now that you have graduated, are you on the hunt for your first post-college job? Congrats! Embarking on a new career is an exciting and at the same time terrifying experience. Too many graduates approach their jobs from a strictly financial standpoint –...

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Income and Investments

Why It Can Pay Off to Only Have One Credit Card

May 11, 2018 June 7, 2019 / Jim Wang

When I was younger, I had nearly a dozen credit cards. I wanted to have an optimized credit card strategy that maximized cash back rewards, and I had one that gave 3% at restaurants, gas stations, and bookstores. I had...

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Business Income

5 Tax Tips for Starting a New Business

May 11, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you are venturing out on your own, congratulations! Starting your own business can be tremendously rewarding, if you do it right. From business plans to market strategies, there’s a lot of important financial decisions ahead. So let’s start you...

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Income and Investments

How to Save While Planning Your Wedding

May 8, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Wedding season is starting and for many couples, it’s the biggest, and most expensive, event they’ve ever planned. As overwhelming as wedding planning can be, keep in mind that with some thoughtful planning you can have a day you treasure forever...

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