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Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster

November 10, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

From flooding and drought to wildfires and hurricanes, 2017 brought extreme weather and natural disasters across the U.S. With those disasters came massive property losses. If you experienced a loss, my heart goes out to you. As you struggle to...

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Save With These 8 End-of-Year Tax Tips

November 7, 2017 January 26, 2018 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. The key to tax planning near...

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Happy First Day of Autumn: How to Not “Fall” Behind on Your Tax Preparation

September 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done....

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Money Saving Tips for Selling Your House

September 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

One of the best feelings in life is buying or selling your home, especially in the hopes that the process goes smoothly and everyone ends up happy. While selling your house can be a bit intimidating, emotional, and sometimes expensive,...

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Five Tips to Get in Good Financial Shape by the End of the Year

September 11, 2017 September 12, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter, the holidays seem just around the corner. This time of year, many of us begin to worry about gaining weight later in the year, and to prevent weight gain,...

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8 Organizational Apps to Get You Ready for the New School Year

August 21, 2017 / Elle Martinez

With the new school year approaching (and some places already started!), it’s time to make a mental shift and get back into college mode. Between the multiple overlapping deadlines for papers, prepping for huge exams, and setting up a meeting...

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Tips for Paying Off Summer Credit Card Debt

July 31, 2017 / Elle Martinez

We’re halfway through the year! How have you been doing with your finances? If you’re behind on some of your goals, that’s okay. There’s plenty of time to get back into the swing of things! One goal many people have...

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Studying Abroad This Fall? Make Sure You Know These Tax Implications

July 22, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you are planning to study abroad this fall, you have a year of wonderful experiences and adventures ahead of you, and hopefully a little studying in as well. Many students also will be earning a stipend or have employment...

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Can Unpaid Taxes Keep Me From Buying a Home?

June 27, 2017 / Myles Ma

If you have tax debt that you’re unable to pay, there are simple steps you can take to avoid further tax consequences. It’s important to understand the IRS can take several actions to collect if you don’t pay your taxes...

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Did You Owe Taxes in Two States This Season? We Explain Why

June 26, 2017 / Jim Wang

For the longest time, I thought I only had to pay taxes based on where I lived. If I spent the whole year in Maryland, I’d only owe Maryland taxes, right? Wrong. If you thought the same thing, you aren’t...

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