December 2014 | Fast Forward Accounting Solutions

5 Debts You Should Pay Off Now — Or Later

December 29, 2014

Most people get through life by borrowing money, but there's good debt and there's bad debt. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR GUIDELINES TO HELP YOU PRIORITIZE YOUR DEBTS

Smart Tax Moves to Consider Before New Year’s Eve

December 22, 2014

If you want to save on your tax bill come April, now's the time to make some critical moves. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

50 Ways To Improve Your Finances In 2015

December 15, 2014

Take some time to consider these 50 action steps to help you improve your finances over the next 12 months. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

8 Tools to Organize Your Life in 2015

December 8, 2014

The beginning of a New Year is a good time to look at the tools you use to organize your life and see if there are ways you can make things better. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Year-End Gifting Rules Revisited

December 1, 2014

There are several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years for individuals and businesses making year-end donations. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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