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Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do

July 13, 2020 / Jim Wang
Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To DoAnother bill, oh no! It doesn’t feel great to file your tax return and find out you owe money. It’s like heading out the door and discovering your car won’t start! But don’t worry, you actually have several options if...

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Create New Year Financial Resolutions You’ll Keep

December 28, 2019 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Elle Martinez
Create New Year Financial Resolutions You’ll KeepMany people are making resolutions for what they want to accomplish for the upcoming year. Part of the resolution-making process involves the excitement of new beginnings and the desire to tackle some big dreams…but what about the other part? Some...

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5 Ways to Avoid Going Into Holiday Debt

December 21, 2019 (Last Modified: January 6, 2021) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
5 Ways to Avoid Going Into Holiday DebtHo 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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Spender or Saver? Tips For What You Should Do with Your Tax Refund

March 9, 2019 (Last Modified: May 6, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Spender or Saver? Tips For What You Should Do with Your Tax RefundMy husband and I just checked our bank accounts this week and noticed that our federal tax refund came in! Even before it came in, we sat down to talk about how we’d like to use that money as we...

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The Federal Interest Rate is Up, How Will This Impact Me?

December 20, 2018 (Last Modified: January 9, 2019) / Jim Wang
The Federal Interest Rate is Up, How Will This Impact Me?About every six weeks, the presidents of each Federal Reserve Bank meet to discuss the economy and any policy changes. Known as the Federal Open Market Committee, these presidents will often decide whether or not to increase, decrease, or maintain...

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How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It Begins

November 27, 2018 (Last Modified: January 9, 2019) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It BeginsAs the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, you realize that the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re planning to celebrate this year, here are some ways to have a great time this holiday season without...

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Why It Can Pay Off to Only Have One Credit Card

May 11, 2018 (Last Modified: February 24, 2020) / Jim Wang
Why It Can Pay Off to Only Have One Credit CardWhen I was younger, I had nearly a dozen credit cards. I wanted to have an optimized credit card strategy that maximized cash back rewards, and I had one that gave 3% at restaurants, gas stations, and bookstores. I had...

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Four Changes to Make This Year to Buy Your Dream Home

January 10, 2018 (Last Modified: July 24, 2019) / Elle Martinez
Four Changes to Make This Year to Buy Your Dream HomeThe article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 15, 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. The new year has just...

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Can You Buy a House If You Owe Taxes?

June 27, 2017 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Myles Ma
Can You Buy a House If You Owe Taxes?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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6 Ways to Get Out of Debt and Achieve Financial Zen

July 28, 2016 / Mint
6 Ways to Get Out of Debt and Achieve Financial ZenIs your debt stressing you out? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 70 percent of American households have some form of debt. Our friends at Mint have recommendations for how to get out of debt and find financial freedom.70 percent is...

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