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Retirement Doesn’t Have to be Scary, Here Are 7 Ways You Can Prepare

November 29, 2016 / Jim Wang

The idea of retirement, something decades away, can be scary. What if you make a mistake today that prevents you from retiring when you want to? What if the stock market tanks again? What if… the list goes on and...

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Budget Friendly Ways to Make DIY Holiday Cards

November 28, 2016 September 6, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Holidays, breaks, and vacations are coming up. You may love to connect with your friends and family. However, while going home for a visit is a wonderful way to catch up with your relatives, it might not be possible this...

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Small Business Retirement Plans for the End of Year

November 26, 2016 / Winnie Sun

Small business owners often manage their own human resources, which includes figuring out what to do about retirement savings plans. Faced with an array of complex, and sometimes expensive, savings plan choices, it’s tempting to not offer a program. But,...

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How to Save Money While Preparing Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 22, 2016 September 6, 2017 / Jim Wang

Thanksgiving has often been called one of the most important meals of the year. For many families, it’s a time when the entire extended family gets together and is a great time to catch up. Although there is a temptation to pull out...

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Shop and Save From Your Couch on Cyber Monday

November 21, 2016 November 22, 2017 / Philip Taylor

Fire up your laptop, charge your tablet, and make sure you’re not overdressed. Forget about Black Friday, it’s time to talk about savings on Cyber Monday. Not to be outdone by Thursday, the Monday after Thanksgiving has it’s own day...

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Ways to Save When Doing DIY Arts/Crafts

October 7, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Looking to expand your skills with DIY art projects, but you’re on a budget? If you do a lot of crafts either for your own home, as a hobby, or as a side business, supplies and equipment can quickly add up. Here are...

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Cure the Post-Vacation Blues with These Savings Tips

October 6, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Can you believe it’s already October?! I hope you enjoyed the wonderful weather this summer, maybe even taking a few trips. For us, it’s flown by this year with so many things going on: selling a house, family trips, and a wedding…a.k.a. spending money!...

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Money Saving Ways to Help Your Child Stay Active on this National Child Health Day

October 3, 2016 / Elle Martinez

While it can be hard to keep up with little ones, being active is a natural way for kids to stay healthy along with eating well. As a mom with two kids, I know how they love to mix things...

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Real Talk Series: Do I Have to Report a Home Foreclosure on My Taxes?

September 14, 2016 July 19, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Q: Earlier this year, the bank foreclosed on my home. How do I report this on my taxes? A: Unfortunately financial crisis can happen in your life that can’t be avoided, but if you experienced a foreclosure, short sale, or...

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How Do Game Show Winnings Affect Your Taxes?

August 31, 2016 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Imagine this: you’ve made it to the final showcase of a popular game show. You have just guessed how much a 72” television, a red 2017 Chevrolet Camaro and a week-long trip to Thailand would cost. Suddenly, the host announces...

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