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

January 1, 2019 January 5, 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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Income and Investments

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

December 20, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang

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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Income and Investments

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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Income and Investments

How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It Begins

November 27, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As 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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Income and Investments

Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 23, 2018 January 9, 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 January 5, 2019 / Jim Wang

Sunday, November 4 marks the end of Daylight Savings. Time to “fall back” and gain an hour of sleep. That all sounds nice, but losing an hour of daylight requires us to use more energy. With winter cold approaching and...

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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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Income and Investments

How Much Does It Cost to Attend the World Series?

October 22, 2018 January 10, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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With tickets to the game ranging from $600 to over $2,000, airline flight tickets averaging $1,000 round-trip, and hotel prices at a $200 minimum each night, making a trip for the big game could end up costing you $2,000 or...

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Family

Fall Family Activities That Fit In Any Budget

October 19, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Elle Martinez

While I remember plenty of crisp (and let’s be honest, cold!) October days in upstate New York, here in North Carolina, it’s much milder. Still, the signs of fall are all around us and I think half of our yard...

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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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