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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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Tax Planning

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

September 23, 2019 September 25, 2019 / Elle Martinez

When my husband and I started filing our taxes, we didn’t know everything we needed to know about filing taxes. We learn more and more each year and adjust our “system” as needed, especially since I’m self-employed. With the help...

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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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5 Tips for Becoming Financially Literate

August 15, 2019 August 19, 2019 / Jim Wang

When someone starts discussing finances or bringing up personal questions around how you handle money, you may not want to share any details of your own. Don’t worry, though, this is completely normal and you are not alone. A recent...

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Happy National Fitness Day: Stay Fit and Save Money with These 5 Tips

May 4, 2019 July 8, 2019 / Elle Martinez

I’m so happy the weather has been warming up! After a cold winter and a pretty bad start to spring with high pollen counts, I’ve been indoors more than I’d like to be. Now that the temperatures are consistently pleasant,...

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3 Tax Tips for Millennials to Own Their Personal Finances

April 4, 2019 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

If you’re a millennial, you’ve likely just graduated from college, started your first job, or maybe you’re looking to rent or buy your own place for the very first time. We know that this can be a pivotal time in...

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Family

3 Reasons It’s Great to Be Coupled Up at Tax Time

February 14, 2019 July 24, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Happy Valentine’s Day week to all of the lovebirds out there! Whether you’re enjoying a night out on the town or staying in for a movie night, we want to give you even more reasons to celebrate with your loved...

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Income and Investments

Live Your Best Life With These 5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2019 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Many 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’s the other part? Some people...

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How to Protect Your Credit During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2018 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

What are your plans this holiday season? Doing any last-minute shopping or heading out of town? Last year, it was estimated that about 100 million Americans traveled during the holiday season! And while it’s wonderful to visit friends and family, it’s...

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How to Get Your Financial Resolutions Back on Track

September 4, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Did you ever try to lose weight this year? Maybe some of you succeeded, but for most of us, what seems like a good idea at the beginning falls off our list of priorities. New Year’s resolutions are much the...

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