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How to Protect Your Credit During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2018 January 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

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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 January 10, 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

How to Save Money on Halloween with DIY

October 23, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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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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Announcements

Celebrating Our Intuit and TurboTax Employees During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 1, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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This post can be found en Español here. We continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Intuit TurboTax! This week we spoke with three team members about the role and impact of family in their lives. Many Latinos define their identity...

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Tax Planning

How to Save Before the Holiday Season is Here

September 22, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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Are you ready for the holidays? We don’t mean “have you bought all your presents.” The question is, have you done your financial planning for the holidays? Huh? That’s not something most people think about, but it is critically important...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Three Ways to Make This Fourth of July Tax Deductible

July 3, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

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It’s hard to believe Fourth of July is already here! In the lineup of one of the most celebrated holidays, the Fourth of July can be quite expensive as everyone rushes around making last-minute purchases for their celebrations. Despite one...

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Income and Investments

Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s Day

May 11, 2018 / 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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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save This Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Getting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. 5 Ways to Save Big...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save Your Green on St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2018 / Elle Martinez

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Got any fun St. Patrick’s Day plans this weekend? Whether you’re heading out of town or staying local to unwind, make sure your weekend doesn’t drain your wallet! Check out these five ways you can save more green and still...

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Tax Planning

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

December 16, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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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. Chances are you have loved ones coming to town for...

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