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Budgeting
The Best Online Budgeting Tools for Taxes
In a previous article, we outlined the advantages of using online budgeting tools for your taxes. We also discussed how the IRS customer service team may offer free support and guidance. These different tax-preparation methods can save you plenty of money and time, while enabling you to discover new deductions and credits. Some of the most prominent apps include PocketGuard,…
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Traveling in Financial Style: Ways to Save Abroad
Travel can be expensive - or, not so expensive - depending on the way you go about booking some of your major costs. It never hurts to shop around, and as the internet and globalization expand, tech is making many existing rates lower as well as offering new, more affordable alternatives.
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College Students: Why the Best Seasonal Jobs Are Around the Corner
At the end of each school year, many college students try to find seasonal summer jobs. However, November’s business activity was at its strongest point in four months. In addition, many retailers started hiring for the upcoming holidays during August and September. This suggests that the best seasonal jobs this year are going to be available in the winter. Working…
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How to Budget This Holiday Season
The most festive time of the year has rolled around again. Although days and nights are filled with Christmas carols, holiday parties, and delicious food, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the spending that goes hand in hand with the holidays. You have to buy gifts for friends and family members, host parties, and attend celebrations –…
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The Hidden Burden of Sales Taxes
Imagine that you’re in line at the grocery store. As the cashier rings up the other customers’ items, their total payment and sales taxes show up on the register. Meanwhile, when it is your turn, the checkout employee deducts your taxes or refunds you the amount in cash. If you happen to live in one of the states with no…
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Efficient Tax Planning: How and When You Should Do It
Two years ago, the Republican-controlled United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The law, which President Donald Trump signed into effect, made filing taxes easier and simpler. Even more so when we consider the already existing online tax-preparation software, alongside some handy IRS customer service features. The picture, however, isn’t as rosy as it looks. In 2019,…
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10 Things to do When You Retire
For some people, feelings of loss, apprehension, and excitement might come with retirement. You’ve spent decades working a majority of the week and now you have tons of free time – how are you going to spend it? You might feel bewildered and wonder what you’re going to do with so much time on your hands! Once you transition into…
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Building Your Financial Structure
There are a lot of elements that go into building strong finances around your life. Many people start with savings for retirement but too few think beyond that aspect. What else should you be paying attention to in order to make sure the financial structure you are building for your family is one that will last through good times and…
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How to Budget When You’re Having a Baby
Deciding to have a baby is one of the biggest steps you can take in your life. You’re going to bring someone into this world who needs all of your care and attention. You’re probably feeling a mix of emotions – happiness, anxiety, fear, euphoria – all of these are completely normal and are a part of the process of…
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Grocery Options for Every Budget
No matter the size of your family or your eating habits, you're sure to spend a good bit of your budget on food. Are you looking to save money? Do you want healthier meals? Are you bad at cooking? Here's some food options you can use depending on your specific situation.
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