5 Lessons About Money That You Will Never Learn In School

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Back when I was in high school I remember thinking to myself “why do I need to learn this stuff, I’ll never use it in the real world”. And I’m sure students today say the very same thing! Well, now I know that some of those things I learned in school were worthwhile, even if [...]

How to Know When to Hire a Tax Professional

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There is a lot of stress surrounding the near tax deadline and for many people the idea of sitting down to face their personal income taxes is too overwhelming. For those who have complicated and unique financial situations it can be even more difficult to get motivated for fear you will ultimately make costly mistakes. [...]

5 Questions To Ask Your Tax Preparer

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Getting your taxes prepared is no easy feat and just because someone else is doing it for you doesn’t mean you don’t have some work to do. If you have been using the same service for the last few years and have not checked out the competition, this may be the year to do so [...]

Where To File Taxes Online For Free

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There are multiple resources you can utilize to file your federal income tax return for free. The IRS itself has estimated that nearly 70% of the 145 million income tax returns filed in 2010 were able to be filed at no cost to the tax payer. Free Filing with the IRS Starting out, taxpayers can [...]

5 Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of the Year

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It’s that time of the year again – as the last days of 2011 dwindle down and new hopes are made for the new year, consumers are starting to prepare for the dreaded tax preparation time. If you have been keeping up with your financials tax time made not be much of a hassle for [...]

Year-End Tips to Reduce Your Federal Tax Bill

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Before it is time to file your tax bill for this year, you should put a little effort into updating your records and finances so you can save more at tax time. There are several strategies you can implement in order to reduce the amount of income tax you owe. Here are some tips to [...]

Is Travel Insurance Worth It?

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Travel has certainly changed in the last decade. Increased security and overseas travel have become more complicated. Because of the new travel complications and the ordinary things that can go wrong before or during a vacation, many travelers may consider purchasing travel insurance. But with the cost of vacation as high as it is, is [...]

Can An Accountant Save You Money at Tax Time?

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Most people face tax time with a bit of anxiety. How much will you owe this year? Did you really take every deduction you could take? Is the IRS going to come knocking because you did something wrong? An accountant can help you overcome some or all of these fears, but that help can come [...]

Do You Really Need Dental Insurance?

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There’s no doubt that dental insurance can be expensive. Some plans ask you to pay $40 each month, per family member, and those costs can quickly add up and eat away at your budget. Similarly, dental emergencies can also be expensive. If you don’t have insurance and you develop a cavity and you need a [...]

Making Money, and Staying Safe, With Work-at-Home Projects

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If you’ve tallied the budget numbers over and over and you still can’t make the funds match up, you might be tempted to search for an additional job. Putting in a few extra hours here and there truly is a great way to get out of debt and move forward with your financial plans. Working [...]