Retirement Accounts and Savings

Recent Grad? Here’s Four Reasons to Start Saving Now Rather Than Later

May 25, 2019 / Jim Wang

Congratulations on your graduation! If you recently graduated, whether it’s from college or high school, there are some important decisions ahead of you. Many of these decisions don’t necessarily have right or wrong answers, so it’s OK if you’re not...

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Tax Refunds

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Boost Your Retirement Savings

May 17, 2019 May 20, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

What could you do with over $3,000 in your pocket? A lot, right? Well, if your tax refund is anything like the average direct deposit tax refund last year, you could be expecting a little over $3,000 for your tax...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Can You Deduct 401K Savings From Your Taxes?

February 25, 2019 February 27, 2019 / asbbaines

Contributions you make to your 401(k) plan can reduce your tax liability at the end of the year as well as your tax withholding each pay period. 401(k) plan contributions.

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Self-Employed

End of Year Retirement Tips for Employees and the Self-Employed

December 10, 2018 January 9, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The 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 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Contributing to your retirement account is...

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Tax Planning

I’m Projected to Owe Taxes Next Year – What Should I Do Now?

November 16, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

As 2018 wraps up, many are starting to think about their plans for next year and how to prepare for the new tax season. Given the passing of tax reform last year, you may be wondering how your taxes are...

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Tax Planning

Financial Planning Month: Tax Edition

October 14, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

October is Financial Planning Month, and what better way to plan than to take a look at your taxes! You thought you didn’t have to do that until January, right? Not true, because now is the time to do everything...

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Tax Planning

The Real World Financial Guide: Four Tips for Recent College Grads

August 7, 2018 August 6, 2018 / Jim Wang

As a recent college grad moving into the full-time career space, you’re probably more than a little overwhelmed by some of the financial realities entering your life. The long journey to financial success comes with many milestones along the way...

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Tax Tips

How to Master “Adulting” No Matter Your Age

February 22, 2018 December 20, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Whether you are on your own for the first time or 45 still feeling 25, “adulting” is a never-ending process. Adulting encompasses all those tasks that come with being a responsible grown-up, even though you may still feel like a...

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401K, IRA, Stocks

I Started a 401K This Year. What Do I Need to Know When I File?

February 20, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Congratulations on starting a 401(k)! Not only will your future-self thank you for investing now, but there are also some fantastic benefits you can enjoy now. Since my husband started his first job post-graduation, he’s been investing in his company’s...

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401K, IRA, Stocks

Five Tips to Help You Figure Out How Much to Save for Retirement

October 16, 2017 / Elle Martinez

As we get more comfortable with our finances we’re looking for ways to improve our system and that includes our retirement plans. Here are five tips to help you estimate how much you need to save for retirement.

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