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Cashing in Your 529 Plan to Send Your Kids to College

July 18, 2016August 19, 2016 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Portrait of happy, loving family with teenagers at home on front

You’ve been saving money for college since junior was a baby, and now he’s going off to college. That’s wonderful, but before you withdraw funds from your 529 plan to pay college expenses, there are a few things you should...

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Congrats, You Graduated! Now What? [Infographic]

June 1, 2016August 19, 2016 / TurboTaxAngie

Getting your diploma is a huge accomplishment. Now that the countless hours of studying and other responsibilities as a student are a thing of the past, it is finally time to give your post-college life some thought. This includes getting a job,...

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TurboTax Education Credits and Deductions Calculator

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 / turbotaxjen

With the cost of education on the rise, you’ll be glad to know that education credits and deductions may help offset some of that cost. Whether you’re a student or parent of a student, with this calculator, you’ll be able...

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Education Tax Deductions and Credits to Maximize Your Tax Refund

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

A shot of an Asian college student studying

The cost of education keeps going up, with no end in sight. If you are caught in that vortex, you’ll be happy to know that there are education tax deductions and credits that can help offset the costs of education....

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Is This Deductible? Going Back to School

August 20, 2015 / Philip Taylor

So you’ve made the decision to go back to school, and now you’ve got to figure out the finances. Time to find out what’s tax deductible and what kinds of tax benefits are available to you. No need to panic,...

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Get Your Classroom Ready – Five Tax Savings Tips for Teachers Before The First Day of School

August 7, 2015 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Gosh, where has the summer gone? Just yesterday, it seems, school let out for the summer, and here we are going back to school. If the months continue to fly by like that, soon it will be the holidays, and...

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What Does Your Hairstyle Say About Your Life? [Infographic]

June 29, 2015August 19, 2016 / TurboTaxAngie

Whether you’re channeling your inner rocker, bride, or Wall Street professional, the way your hair looks can say a lot about your stage of life. Regardless of your style du jour, your finances — just like your hairstyle — need...

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An Education in Student Savings – 10 Common Tax Deductions and Savings for Students

March 13, 2015 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

There never seems to be enough money, especially if you are a college student strapped for funds. It’s no wonder, with the high cost of tuition and books and housing and dwindling funds available from scholarships, grants and loans. But...

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Back-to-School Savings : How to Save Money on School Supplies

August 26, 2014September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Even though we have a couple more years before we have to get our little one ready for school, having several family members who are teachers has gotten us excited about the new school year. I look for deals as...

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Back-to-School Savings: Tax Tips for Parents and Students

August 22, 2014November 3, 2014 / Elle Martinez

I can’t believe how quickly summer has gone. School is starting up in our area and I just saw on the news that it’s moving day for many university students. For many parents, this time of year can be stressful...

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