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Seven December Moves To Save On 2020 Taxes

December 21, 2020

If you are the average American, tax considerations and financial adjustments are pretty low on your holiday to-do list. But if you enjoy saving money, are diligent in seeking ways to save, and excellent at following through with your plans, here are seven potential money-saving tips to take to save on this year's taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Five Year-End Tax-Planning Steps to Consider Before the End of the Year

December 7, 2020

Here are a few tax-planning and tax-saving strategies to consider before December 31 to potentially help reduce your tax burden (or maybe even get you a larger refund in 2021), CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The BEST Retirement Advice You’ve Probably Never Heard

October 14, 2019

We Americans love choices and retirement is no different. As we head into unchartered waters, it’s clear that our tax choices in building our retirement are the most important. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Seven Dumb Money-Saving Moves That Seem Smart

September 23, 2019

What appears to be a money-saving effort at first glance can backfire. For some ways to avoid dumb mistakes that look like a smart money move, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

14 Money Moves You Will Be Thankful For

November 12, 2018

November is not only the perfect time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season, it's also a great time to take action to improve your financial situation. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Less Than 3 Percent Of Americans Can Pass This Six-Question Money Quiz

April 16, 2018

The results of surveys and retirement IQ tests show Americans lack financial literacy. Test your own knowledge with a six-question money quiz, that less than 3 percent of respondents passed. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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