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Learn about the impact different types of income and investments have on your taxes; everything from gambling, sports betting and IPOS and how to save and maximize tax credits and deductions related to your income.

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Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Worth It?

November 27, 2019 (Last Modified: January 6, 2021) / Jim Wang
Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Worth It?With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping after the big meal. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the best prices...

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Emergency Fund Guide: Why Everyone Should Have One

November 20, 2019 (Last Modified: November 22, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Emergency Fund Guide: Why Everyone Should Have OneWhat would you do if your car broke down and the mechanic said it would cost $500 to fix it? Over half of Americans have less than $1,000 stashed away. Even scarier, in a survey, 32% of participants admitted to...

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?

October 26, 2019 (Last Modified: October 27, 2019) / TurboTaxBlogTeam
How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?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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How to Set Realistic Financial Goals

October 14, 2019 (Last Modified: October 23, 2019) / Jim Wang
How to Set Realistic Financial GoalsDid 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...

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Using Your 401k to Reduce Taxable Income

October 5, 2019 (Last Modified: March 9, 2020) / Jim Wang
Using Your 401k to Reduce Taxable IncomeAs you file your taxes, you’re probably thinking about ways to reduce your taxable income. Did you know that there are a lot of strategies you can use with your retirement funds, like your IRA and 401(k), to reduce your...

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Football Season Savings: National Tailgate Day

September 5, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Football Season Savings: National Tailgate DayThe 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...

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4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

July 25, 2019 (Last Modified: August 1, 2019) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the BankLooking 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...

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8 Ways to Save on Home Renovations

July 15, 2019 (Last Modified: September 25, 2019) / Elle Martinez
8 Ways to Save on Home RenovationsLast 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....

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6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer

June 10, 2019 (Last Modified: July 11, 2019) / Elle Martinez
6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This SummerSummer 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...

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

May 20, 2019 (Last Modified: July 24, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Living on Your Own for the First Time? Here’s How to Save MoneyIf 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...

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