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Early Tax Refund Anticipation Loans: Who Offers Them and Should You Get One?

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If you’re like me, tax season couldn’t come soon enough. You’re either gearing up for a refund or you’re organized and ready to put tax season behind you. If getting a refund is the reason you’re ready for tax season, then you’ve probably heard of early tax refund anticipation loans. If you’ve been debating whether […]

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What To Do If Your Child Forges Your Name For A Parent PLUS Loan

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It’s the worst scenario – your child forges your name and takes out a Parent PLUS student loan in your name. What can you do?

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Reviewing The Best Tax Software For Early Filers

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Reviewing TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct for early tax filers to find the best online tax software for 2017 – 2018 tax year.

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What’s The Difference Between A W2 and W4?

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Confused about the difference between a W2 and W4? This article will explain all the important contrasts.

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YNAB Review: The Best Paid Budgeting Software

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So, you need help budgeting? Looking for the right online software? YNAB (youneedabudget.com) could be the perfect choice!

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Hulu vs. Hulu Plus Live TV – Do You Need It?

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Use Hulu and wondering if you should upgrade to Hulu Plus? Check out this Hulu vs. Hulu Plus comparison.

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How To Turn Your Christmas Gifts Into Thousands Of Dollars

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Christmas is over! Now it’s time to handle all of the gifts that you’re stuck with. Hopefully you have a family full of awesome gift-givers, and you want to keep everything you got. But the fact is, most of our families are terrible gift givers, and you probably have a bunch of Christmas gifts you […]

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3 Ways To Minimize Your College Debt

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Want to minimize your college debt and avoid the hassle of dealing with student loans? Check out these 3 ways to save money during college

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What’s The Difference Between a 401(k) and 403b?

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Wondering what’s the difference between a 401(k) and a 403b? This post will break down the similarities and differences you need to consider

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TaxSlayer Review 2017 – Best For Those Who Need Their Refund Fast

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TaxSlayer 2017 is the best tax software for those that need their refunds fast, as they offer a $1,000 tax advance online.

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How To Invest In Bitcoin Cash (And What Is It Anyway?)

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We break down how to invest in Bitcoin Cash and what makes it different from Bitcoin – and if it’s even a good investment to begin with.

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Are Free Tax Filing Companies Really Free? These 9 Companies Offer Legit Free File

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We break down the top 14 online tax filing companies and show you the 7 companies that actually offer free tax preparation and eFile.

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2018 IRA Contribution and Income Limits

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Contribute to an individual retirement plan like a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA? Here are the 2018 IRA contribution limits to reference.

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FreeTaxUSA 2017 Review – Great Bargain Tax Software

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FreeTaxUSA 2017 is a great bargain tax software option for business owners, side hustlers, and small landlords that don’t need navigation.

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Secrets To Affording The Technology You Desire

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In the world of advanced technology, when it comes to cell phones, one of the most sought-after brands on the market is the Apple iPhone. Whether you are in search of an older version of the iPhone or the newly released iPhone X, the one issue that may stop you in your tracks is the […]

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Ultimate Guide To State Income Taxes: How Much Do You Really Pay?

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Want to know what your state’s tax rate is and what people in other states pay? Check out this ultimate guide to state income tax.

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2018 401k Contribution & Income Limits

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401(k) limits tend to increase each year. If you want to max out your retirement account, check out the 2018 401(k) contribution limits.

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How To Give Kids The Gift Of Stock

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Teaching kids financial literacy & setting them up to build wealth is important. Here’s how you can give kids the gift of stock this year.

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Ethos Life Insurance Review – Online Term Life Insurance

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If you’re looking for a simple and affordable term life insurance option, this Ethos Life Insurance review is a must read!

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Comparing Prices Of TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct

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There are so many different options when it comes to tax software, and it can be very confusing to figure out which is best. What makes it even more confusing is that many of the companies “hide” the real cost of their software.  You see, most companies are simply advertising the “Federal Return” price, and not […]

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TaxHawk 2017 Review – Good For Business Owners And Side Hustlers

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TaxHawk 2017 made some great improvements to their software, and we recommend them for small business owners and side hustlers.

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