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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
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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®
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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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Five Military Tax Tips to Help You Keep More of Your Money

June 13, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
If you are in the military, we thank you for everything that you do. And Uncle Sam appreciates your service as well – the government recognizes your sacrifice and rewards you with tax breaks. Here are five of them: 1....

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How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

June 13, 2017 June 23, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
If you already received a bonus or are expecting one for all your hard work this year you may want to understand how taxes are withheld from your bonuses when you receive them. Federal taxes are typically withheld from your...

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Freshly Graduated? 5 Tax and Financial Tips You Need to Know Before Entering the Real World

June 9, 2017 February 22, 2018 / Jim Wang
The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018, but won’t impact you this year. Learn more about...

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Real Talk Series: I’m Planning on Retiring This Year. What Should I do to Prepare for Next Tax Season?

May 19, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
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