Tag Archives: taxes

· January 18, 2017

Smartest 2017 Tax Move: Thwart Tax-Refund Thieves

The deadline to file your taxes is still more than three months away, but if you are in line to receive a refund, I want you to jump on getting your taxes filed ASAP.

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Debt, Student Loans · June 29, 2016

A Taxing Reason to Not Buy a Home

There are two potentially large tax breaks that come with buying a home. But listen to me: I never think it is a good idea to factor in the tax breaks when deciding if you are ready to buy your…

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Health Insurance, Insurance, Saving · March 30, 2016

Tips to Keep Your Prescription Drug Costs Down

I am betting plenty of you have noticed the steep rise in prescription drug costs. According to the non-profit Kaiser Family Foundation, drug prices jumped more than 11% in 2014 and are estimated to have risen another 9.6% last year.…

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Saving · March 2, 2016

How to “Spend” Your Tax Refund

Spring is a dangerous time of year for your financial security. I know so many of you will be getting a tax refund; some of you may be getting money back from both Uncle Sam and your state. The danger…

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Saving · February 24, 2016

The Most Important Tax Tip: File ASAP!

I know you probably can compile a very long list of things you’d rather do than tackle your 2015 tax returns. But please listen to me: procrastination could cost you big time this year, if you anticipate you will be…

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Life Insurance · February 10, 2016

Best Ever Valentine’s Gift

I have the best ever Valentine’s Day gift for the love of your life. Life Insurance. Yes, I said life insurance. Before you call me unromantic (or something worse), hear me out.

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Debt, IRAs/401(k)s, Retirement, Saving · July 15, 2015

The Biggest Retirement Planning Mistake

A recent report that studied the 401(k) savings habits of millions of workers found that one in four of you are not contributing enough to your account to qualify for your employer’s maximum match. The average annual amount of money…

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Investing, Saving · March 22, 2015

Suze Orman’s 10 Tips To Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is in the air! Springtime is about renewal and rebirth, and therefore a perfect to take stock of your life, and take charge of your finances. It’s time to get off the fence and spring clean your finances, ladies!

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Saving, Student Loans · January 11, 2015

Approved: White House Proposal for Universal Access to College

President Obama has announced a plan that would pay for 100% of the tuition for anyone who wants to attend a community college and can commit to remain on course to graduate from the two-year program in three years and…

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