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Tips on How to Teach Your Children About Money

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 / Jim Wang

As the father of two young kids, thoughts on how to teach our children some good money lessons is always on my mind. It’s well understood that our relationship with money is formed at an early age. How you decide...

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Self-Employed

Are You Self-Employed and Don’t Know? [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 31, 2017September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

For some, it’s easy to identify as a #SelfMade boss, but for others, the self-employed line may be a bit more blurry. Many people don’t even realize they are considered self-employed by the IRS! Use the handy guide below to find out...

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Income and Investments

Memorial Day Saving Tips for Our Troops

May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

7,000 United States flags placed as a memorial display in Forest Park in St. Louis over the week prior to 9/11/2016. A tribute to those who died in military service since 2001.

It’s Memorial Day and while many of us are planning barbecues or family trips, we always stop and remember our courageous troops who made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To give thanks this Memorial Day...

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Self-Employed

Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs

May 26, 2017September 7, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Ah, summer – the time of year when young adults become entrepreneurs. Whether it’s a summer job or a part-time gig, by the time high school and college roll around, many young adults can be considered self-employed. If that’s you or...

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Education

Graduating Soon? 5 Financial Tips to Help You Manage Your Money and Taxes

May 22, 2017September 6, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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Congratulations Class of 2017, you did it! While graduation is a major milestone that should be celebrated, it is also a time to prepare, both mentally and financially, for your shift into the ‘real world’. As you transition into this...

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Income and Investments

How to Save for Vacation

May 14, 2017May 15, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Spring is the perfect time to plan ahead and save for your trips. We’ve actually been doing that ourselves, both for business and for vacations. We recently bought a house, so we’re sticking with a debt-free policy on our trips – meaning...

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Tax Planning

Tax Withholdings and Your W-4

May 13, 2017July 12, 2017 / JoeTaxpayer

Did you get a large refund this past April? More than $1,000? Or perhaps you owed money and had to write a check you didn’t want to write? It may be time to sit down, sip your beverage, and learn a...

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Income and Investments

Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s Day

May 12, 2017September 6, 2017 / Jim Wang

Did you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first officially recognized holiday became official after a three year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the...

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Business Income

5 Tax Tips for Starting a New Business

May 11, 2017September 7, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you are venturing out on your own, congratulations! Starting your own business can be tremendously rewarding if you do it right. Here are some tax tips to get you off on the right foot. Operate as a business, not...

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