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Tax Refunds

5 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into More Money

May 19, 2020 June 3, 2020 / Elle Martinez

With about 72% of taxpayers receiving a tax refund and with refunds being on average $3,000, refund checks can have a significant impact on many Americans’ finances, especially this year. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your refund, you’ve...

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Earth Day 2020: Going Green Saves You Green on Your Taxes

April 22, 2020 April 23, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Did you know that Earth Day 2020 marks Earth Day’s 50th anniversary and this year’s theme is climate action? Taxes may not be the first thought when you think about the environment, but it’s important to highlight the benefits of...

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Tax Planning

2019 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Deadline and Your Taxes: What You Need to Know

April 20, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Do you have questions about how Coronavirus Relief impacts your Health Savings Account? We have answers for you! With this year’s changes to tax deadlines due to the Coronavirus relief bill (CARES Act), you have time to consider how to...

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Income and Investments

8 Ways to Fund Your Retirement in 2020

February 14, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Is this the year you’re going to make the most of your retirement savings? At T. Rowe Price, we recommend you try to save at least 15% of your income (including any 401(k) company match) each year for retirement. That’s...

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Tax Planning

Tips for Having a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re on a budget – bummer! Good news, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a great Valentine’s Day that you’ll remember. You just need a little thought and creativity to make...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

12 Ways to Save on Taxes Through Life’s Transitions

February 8, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Though it hasn’t gotten to the point the Beatles envisioned when they said that if you take a walk they’ll tax your feet, like it or not, taxes are a part of almost everything we do in life. There are, however, ways to save on your taxes through your life’s transitions. Here are 12 tax tips to help you through major life events.

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Tax Planning

Are You Ready for Some Football? Save Money While Hosting Friends for the Super Bowl

January 29, 2020 January 30, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As all you football fans are already well aware, the Super Bowl is right around the corner! Since most people prefer to watch the big game with their friends or family, a party is almost always in the game plan....

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Income and Investments

4 Ways to Know If You’re an “Individual Investor”

January 16, 2020 February 14, 2020 / Jim Wang

Years ago, when I first started investing, I was worried about what it meant for my taxes. I just started a new job, set up my retirement plan, and my head was spinning from so many forms that I waited...

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401K, IRA, Stocks

Investing 101: How, Where, When, and Why to Begin

January 10, 2020 January 14, 2020 / Jim Wang

Are you searching for a way to build long-term wealth? Investing can help accomplish this goal. The best part is that you don’t need to be an investment banker or wealthy to start. If you still need to invest your...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Stay Clear of Holiday Credit Card Debt

December 21, 2019 January 15, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Ho ho ho, happy holidays! If you are like me, you end up eating a little too much, drinking a little too much, and spending a little too much over the holidays. And it is so easy to overspend if...

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