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Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

July 25, 2013 September 7, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It’s summer, and the kids are underfoot. But when you are feeling exasperated, just remember what valuable tax benefits they will qualify you for next year when you file your tax return. Here are eight of them: 1. Child and...

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Saving for Your Kids: Better than a Piggy Bank

June 14, 2013 August 19, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Becoming parents has been the biggest joyful change in our lives. While she’s still young, there are plenty of things we are doing to teach her and help her with, including finances. As I mentioned before, you can start early with getting...

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Summer Day Camp May Give You Peace of Mind and Save You Money

June 5, 2013 October 14, 2013 / Jim Wang

As an adult, I’ve always wondered why we don’t have school during the summer. While there are some areas that have school all year, most districts shut down for the summer and kids are allowed to roam the streets in...

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6 Tax Tips for Military Personnel

March 3, 2013

If you or your spouse served in the Military in 2012, you should know that there are some provisions in the tax code that will help you save some money. 1. First, combat pay is not subject to Federal income...

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What is a Dependent? [Motion Graphic]

February 12, 2013

“What or Who is my Dependent?”, continues to be one of the most asked questions every tax season and with dependents helping you qualify for tax breaks we see why you’re asking. You may be wondering, “can I claim my...

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Life Events Series: How Having a Baby Can Save You Money on Your Taxes

January 1, 2013 June 4, 2013 / Philip Taylor

There are few, if any, joys in life that can be compared to the birth of your child. Yet, in the middle of such happiness, someone (usually an uncle you only see twice a year) always seems to tell you...

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Extension Filers Don’t Forget Your Little Bundle Can Save You a Bundle

October 14, 2012 / Elle Martinez

As the extension deadline for filing taxes is coming up, don’t feel like you have to rush through your paperwork. On the contrary, there are many reasons you want to review everything to help you with taxes. If you are...

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Creating a Baby Fund for Your New Arrival

September 10, 2012 September 11, 2012 / Elle Martinez

In the spirit of September being known as “the biggest birth month” Elle Martinez of Couple Money gives her advice and shares her experience on saving for a new arrival (and deduction). Becoming parents for the first time last year...

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Tax Tips for Newlyweds

September 4, 2012 November 26, 2012 / Elle Martinez

Congratulations to all of the summer newlyweds! As you start your new lives together I wanted to offer some financial tips that helped us when we first got married as well as a few items I wish we learned sooner....

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First Day of Summer (Summer Solstice): Summer Camp Can be Fun and a Tax Savings

June 19, 2012 September 7, 2017

The first day of summer ( Summer Solstice) is June 20th, and with it, comes weeks away from the daily grind. Of course, summer vacation is just a myth for American adults. Many Europeans beg to differ, or so I...

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