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Tax Software Review: Simplify & File Your Taxes Quickly
Preparing and filing a federal or state tax return can be a challenge if you are inexperienced or if you have a relatively complex tax situation. Although many people use the services of tax professio
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Financial Survival Guide: Immediate Steps After Job Loss
When you’re suddenly laid off, one of your first concerns is probably how you’re going to financially survive the storm until you find another job. It’s a huge fear—starting over. But, there are thing
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Understanding Financial Health: Goals, Milestones & Entrepreneurship
We all have financial goals in our lives. Mine have changed through the years, but I can still remember the big ones. Paying off all consumer debt. Getting married. Buying a home. Becoming a father. T
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Federal Tax Extension: File by October 15th - Avoid Penalties
Have you filed your tax return yet? Federal tax returns are due each year on April 15th. However, you can file for an automatic tax extension if you haven’t finished your return by the deadline.
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Free Online Tax Filing: A Simple Guide for 2024
Filing taxes is never fun. But every year the process gets a little easier, even though the tax code tends to get a little more complicated each year. It seems like a paradox that filing your tax retu
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Marriage & Taxes: Understanding the Impact & Filing Strategies
Have you recently gotten married? If so, congratulations! Getting married is one of life’s biggest events. It also requires a lot of time and effort to seamlessly merge two households into one. While
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H&R Block Review: Simplifying Your Tax Return in a Complex World
I frequently go on record saying, “I don’t mind paying taxes—I just wish they weren’t so complicated!” And I mean every word of that. I understand the important role tax revenues pla
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Navigating Divorce: Protecting Your Finances & Emotional Well-being
Last year, my husband asked for a divorce. Four months later, it was a done deal and we were both in good financial positions. While I understand that not everyone is as fortunate as I am in terms of
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Asset Protection: Shielding Your Wealth from Lawsuits | [Your Firm Name]
Perhaps the biggest single financial tragedy would be to build up substantial net worth, only to have it seized as part of a legal action against you. All of your hard-earned assets will go right down
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Wealth Building: 5 Proven Steps to Becoming a Millionaire
My wife reads my site and often sends me links to stories and other ideas. One day she sent me a link to an article called 8 Ways to Make a Million bucks. The article chronicles 8 different millionair
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Decluttr Review: Sell Electronics, CDs, DVDs & Games Online - Get Cash for Your Unwanted Items
My wife and I are in the process of decluttering over a decade worth of Stuff. We realized we have boxes of things we have moved several times that we have never unpacked. And this clutter is oppressi
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Black Friday Shopping: Smart Strategies for Stress-Free Savings
Black Friday is right around the corner, which means lots of crowds and big savings. Now is the time to start planning – not necessarily for the deals you will seek, but how to shop responsibly.
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Christmas Light Energy Savings: Reduce Your Holiday Energy Bill
Several year ago I was leaving for work in the morning and noticed I had left my Christmas lights on all night. It was still dark out when I left for work, so there was no missing the lights. I stoppe
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26 Affordable Date Ideas: Romantic Fun Without Breaking the Bank
I went to California this past week. My wife and I are both frugal by nature. We just don’t spend a lot of money unless it is planned or we have good reason. But that doesn’t mean we don&#
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Republic Wireless: Affordable No-Contract Mobile Plans - Save on Your Cell Phone Bill
I’ve been a loyal Sprint customer for about 7 years or 8 years now. I’m grandfathered into a pretty sweet plan, so I haven’t had any incentive to look elsewhere for my cell phone ser
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Smart Spending: Evaluating Purchase Value & Financial Health
One of the best things you can do for your finances is to make mindful decisions about how you spend your money. Too often, we just spend money without stopping to think, “Should I buy it?”
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Top Personal Finance Books: Expert Reviews & Recommendations
I’ve had the opportunity to read dozens of personal finance books through the years. Some of which had a profound impact on how I view topics such as saving, investing, and managing money. I sta
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Financial Transparency in Marriage: Is Hiding Money a Problem?
One of the quirks of my financial relationship with my husband was the fact that he wasn’t very interested in what was happening with our money. For the most part, he was just interested in whether or
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Boost Your Home's Value: 8 Affordable Improvements
If you are planning to sell your house in the near future you’ll naturally want to get the best price for it. You don’t have to break the bank to make this happen – here are eight inexpensive ways to
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Accelerate Mortgage Payoff: 4 Subtle Strategies for Early Freedom
If you’re a homeowner, and you have a long-term financial plan, you should include a strategy to pay your mortgage off early. If you can, you’ll have more money each month to pay off non-housing debt,
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M1 Finance vs. Betterment: A Comprehensive ComparisonM1 Finance and Betterment are both industry-leading robo-advisors, though that doesn’t mean they’re made even. They both provide very different services and they differ in many very important ways. ...
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Opening a Bank Account: A Comprehensive Checklist & RequirementsWhether you’re opening a bank account at a digital-only bank or with a financial institution that has physical branches, today’s technology has streamlined the process — reducing it to mere m...
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Spousal IRA: Secure Your Future Retirement Savings | [Your Brand]
A spousal IRA allows a non-working spouse to open an individual retirement account (IRA) and participate in the tax benefits of the retirement account. That can be especially beneficial in times of e...
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Protect Your Finances: Managing Your Emergency Fund During Economic UncertaintyI think it’s fair to say that much of America is going through a financial crisis right now. President Trump was hopeful to get businesses opened up again by Easter, but then he declared...