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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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How Going Green Saves You Green on Your Taxes

May 1, 2018 May 2, 2018 / Philip Taylor

We all know that turning off the lights when you leave a room can add up to big savings on your electric bill. Keeping a moderate finger on the thermostat during the summer and winter months can make a large...

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Income and Investments

Happy Earth Day! 5 Easy (and Free!) Ways to Protect the Environment

April 22, 2018 / Elle Martinez

How would you like to save some serious cash, get healthy, and do some good for the earth? Sounds awesome, right? With Earth Day here, I want to show you that you can make a difference and build your finances....

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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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Income and Investments

5 Tips on How to Talk to Your Significant Other About Money

February 23, 2018 / Elle Martinez

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Relationships can be tricky, but when you throw in money, they can get really complicated. SunTrust had found money to be a huge stress with married couples, and about 35% said it was the leading topic they fought about. Something...

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Tax Tips

How to Master “Adulting” No Matter Your Age

February 22, 2018 December 20, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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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

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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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See Where You Truly Stand Financially with Turbo

January 9, 2018 May 8, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Ever wonder where you truly stand financially? Sure, you can get your credit score, but that is only part of the picture…not a holistic view of your financial health. That’s why we’ve created Turbo, a free (yes, free!) financial health...

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Tax Planning

How to Spend Your Week on a $40 Budget

December 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to pad our pockets with a little extra cash before gift giving season arrives. So we tried out a little experiment: only spending $40 dollars for the whole week! Even though it was a...

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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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