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5 Ways to Stay Clear of Holiday Credit Card Debt

December 21, 2019 January 15, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Ho ho ho, happy holidays! If you are like me, you end up eating a little too much, drinking a little too much, and spending a little too much over the holidays. And it is so easy to overspend if...

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Income and Investments

Personal Finance Tips to Keep You on Track for 2020

December 20, 2019 January 14, 2020 / Elle Martinez

With 2019 wrapping up, you may feel ready to wind down. However, if you can spend just a little time now gearing up, you can really give yourself a financial boost now and all of next year. How to Set...

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Tax Planning

Happy Posada! 9 Ways to Host While on a Holiday Budget

December 15, 2019 December 16, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

December is here and the holiday season is upon us! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Mawlid, now is the time to enjoy traditions and festivities with family and friends. You may have loved ones coming to town for one...

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Income and Investments

Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 27, 2019 / Jim Wang

With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping after the big meal. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the best prices...

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Tax Tips

5 Ways to Celebrate The Holidays Without Blowing Your Budget

November 6, 2019 November 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Can you believe it? We only have one month left and then we’re wrapping up the year! My husband and I sat down to look over our plans. Besides having my mom come up for a few days, we’re also...

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Income and Investments

How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?

October 26, 2019 October 27, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With tickets to the game ranging from $600 to over $2,000, airline flight tickets averaging $1,000 round-trip and hotel prices at a $200 minimum each night, making a trip for the big game could end up costing you $2,000 or...

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Income and Investments

How to Set Realistic Financial Goals

October 14, 2019 October 23, 2019 / Jim Wang

Did you know that one of the main reasons why New Year’s Resolutions fail so often is because of unrealistic goals? If you want to lose weight, experts recommend aiming to lose 1-2 pounds a week, but when most people...

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Family

Fall Family Activities That Fit In Any Budget

September 9, 2019 September 25, 2019 / Elle Martinez

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...

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Tax Planning

How to Balance Your Budget During College Savings Month

September 7, 2019 September 5, 2019 / Elle Martinez

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Education

7 Unexpected College Expenses to Factor Into Your Budget

September 6, 2019 September 25, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

So, you’re getting ready to head to college for the very first time. First of all, congratulations! Graduating high school and taking the step to go to college is a huge accomplishment, and you should be very proud of yourself....

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The IRS filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, for all taxpayers. See more tax updates related to COVID-19 here.

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