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How to Plan Your Holiday Party On a Budget

December 8, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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With so many family and friends gathering together for the holidays, it’s a season of parties and get-togethers. If you’re throwing a soirée yourself, you may be stressing out with all of the plans. Who should I invite? What food should...

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Income and Investments

Change Up Your Fall Festivities with these Fun and Frugal Activities

November 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

As this year wraps up, many people are getting ready to travel or have family over. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or just looking to connect with your loved ones, spending time together is a priority. Typically, it’s all about...

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Tax Planning

Money Saving Tips for Selling Your House

September 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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One of the best feelings in life is buying or selling your home, especially in the hopes that the process goes smoothly and everyone ends up happy. While selling your house can be a bit intimidating, emotional, and sometimes expensive,...

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Celebrate Fall with 2 Big Ways to Save in the Cooler Months

September 20, 2017 / Philip Taylor

What better way to celebrate Fall than by saving some money? (Well, maybe jumping in a pile of leaves is just as great.) Now with the temperature beginning to drop, it’s time to start looking around the house for ways...

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Tax Planning

Five Tips to Get in Good Financial Shape by the End of the Year

September 11, 2017 September 12, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter, the holidays seem just around the corner. This time of year, many of us begin to worry about gaining weight later in the year, and to prevent weight gain,...

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Family

Celebrate Labor Day with 6 Ways to Save on Taxes for New Parents

September 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are in labor this weekend or were in labor anytime this year you may find that babies not only bring you joy, but they can also bring you bundles of savings come tax time....

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Tax Planning

Tips for Paying Off Summer Credit Card Debt

July 31, 2017 / Elle Martinez

We’re halfway through the year! How have you been doing with your finances? If you’re behind on some of your goals, that’s okay. There’s plenty of time to get back into the swing of things! One goal many people have...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Navigate Amusement Parks Without Breaking the Bank

July 16, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we lived in Virginia, one of our favorite spots for a quick getaway was Busch Gardens. We’re not alone: 4.1 million people visited the park in 2016. In fact, U.S. amusement parks see 375 million visits each year. Like many other...

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Self-Employed

Can the Self-Employed Have a 401(k)?

July 12, 2017 / Jim Wang

The short answer: Yes! If you’re self-employed, have you ever wished that you could have a 401(k) plan, just like salaried employees? Well, you can. It’s called the solo 401(k), and it works just like an employer-sponsored 401(k) except it’s...

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Income and Investments

7 Ways to Save When Your Family Goes to the State Fair

July 10, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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With summer in full bloom, many states are ramping up their annual fairs. These family friendly events can be a wonderful way to enjoy the local culture, try out new rides, and of course, eat a ton of food. Before...

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