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How to Save Before the Holiday Season is Here

September 17, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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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Income and Investments

Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s Day

May 9, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Jim Wang

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

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Tax Planning

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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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save This Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Getting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out and spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. Whether...

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Tax Refunds

4 Tips on Saving Up for Your Spring Break Getaway

March 12, 2019 July 8, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Even though we love to be frugal, there are times we also like to splurge and vacations are one of those times. Spring is coming up in a few weeks and with it, spring break. Our oldest is out of...

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Income and Investments

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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Family

School’s Out for the Holidays! 6 Ways to Save On Childcare This Winter

December 17, 2018 July 18, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With work, gift hunting, and out-of-town visitors looming over us this holiday season, it can be a scramble to find time to get anything done, especially when your kids are out of school! Before spending all your holiday savings, check...

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Income and Investments

Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 23, 2018 July 11, 2019 / Jim Wang

With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and ending up with a few questions. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the...

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Tax Planning

Daylight Savings Countdown: Energy Tips to Brave the Cold

October 29, 2018 July 8, 2019 / Jim Wang

With winter cold approaching and Daylight Savings ending here are some energy tips from Jim Wang to help brave the cold.

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Income and Investments

How to Save Money on Halloween with DIY

October 23, 2018 July 8, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

One of the scariest things about Halloween is how much Americans spend to celebrate. In fact, the total spending for Halloween this year is expected to reach $9 billion. Most people are planning to spend an average of $86.79 on candy, costume and...

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