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12 Month CD Rates

Best 12 Month CD Rates in 2019

February 14, 2019 By Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

Looking to purchase a CD for 12 months to lock in a year’s worth of great interest rates? Click here to see our top 5 picks for 2019.

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Best Tax Software

The Best Tax Software 2019 – What’s The Best Tax Program For Me?

January 14, 2019 By Robert Farrington

Comparing TurboTax HR Block

Comparing Prices Of TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct 2019

January 4, 2019 By Robert Farrington

Tax Refund Anticipation Loans

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

December 29, 2018 By Alexa Mason

Common IRS Tax Questions

Common IRS Where’s My Refund Questions and Errors

October 30, 2018 By Robert Farrington

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Free Tax Software

These Companies Offer Free Tax Software – Seriously!

Last Updated On February 4, 2019 Robert Farrington 48 Comments

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

eSmart Tax Review

eSmartTax Review 2019 – High Price For Challenging Tax Software

Last Updated On January 3, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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eSmartTax delivers a decent software solution, and helpful support features. However, it’s a high price to pay for a mediocre software.

FreeTax.com Review

FreeTax.com DIY Tax Simply Free Review 2019

Last Updated On January 3, 2019 Robert Farrington 3 Comments

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Freetax.com DIY Tax Simply Free tax software is a service offered by Liberty Tax that offers truly free tax filing for all types of tax returns.

Comparing TurboTax HR Block

Comparing Prices Of TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct 2019

Last Updated On January 7, 2019 Robert Farrington 61 Comments

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Comparing the prices of TurboTax Free, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, with H&R Block Free, Deluxe and Premier, and TaxAct Free, Basic, and Plus.

Credit Karma Tax

Credit Karma Tax Software Review 2019 – Huge Improvements This Year

Last Updated On January 3, 2019 Robert Farrington 181 Comments

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Credit Karma Tax is one of the few free tax software options for filers. In 2019, it’s seen a ton of improvements and we think users approve.

Webull review

Webull Review: Another Free Investing App You Might Like!

Last Updated On January 2, 2019 Robert Farrington 2 Comments

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In this Webull review you’ll learn about the company and some of the tools they offer to their clients. You might like this one!

capital gains tax brackets

Capital Gains Tax Brackets 2019: What They Are and Rates

Last Updated On February 15, 2019 Robert Farrington 2 Comments

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Learn about what capital gains tax brackets are and the rates associated with them. Here’s a quick overview to get you started.

Organize Your Finances

How To Completely Organize Your Finances And Your Money Life

Last Updated On December 30, 2018 Robert Farrington 2 Comments

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Financial organization is a key to financial success, and here are tools, resources, and guides to help you organize your financial life.

Axiom Bank review

Axiom Bank Review: Is This a Good Option for You?

Last Updated On December 27, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Learn about some rates on savings accounts, CDs, and more from Axiom Bank. Look at this Axiom Bank review and see if it is right for you.

Tax Refund Will Be Delayed

Why Your 2019 Early Tax Return Will Be Delayed

Last Updated On February 15, 2019 Robert Farrington 187 Comments

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New laws from Trump and Congress, the government shutdown, and more will cause your 2019 early tax return to be delayed for several weeks.

Avail review

Avail Review: Automated Administration for Landlords

Last Updated On January 4, 2019 Robert Farrington 1 Comment

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If you’re a landlord, you may want to automate some of the administration involved with being one. Read this Avail review to learn how.

Tax Refund Anticipation Loans

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

Last Updated On February 15, 2019 Alexa Mason 49 Comments

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Wondering who still offers early tax refund anticipation loans? Find out the most popular providers and whether or not they’re worth it.

Refinance Your Mortgage

The Best Places To Refinance Your Mortgage In 2019

Last Updated On December 27, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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We break down our picks for the best places to refinance your mortgage – both to cash out and find lower rates in 2019.

Is An MBA Worth It

Are The Benefits of Business School and an MBA Worth It?

Last Updated On December 26, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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The benefits of going to business school, from learning the business language to building a professional network, but is it worth it?

pay in rent

How Much Money Should You Really Pay in Rent?

Last Updated On December 22, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Do you know how much you should pay in rent? If not, learn how much you should make in order to pay a certain amount in rent.

PNC student loans review

PNC Student Loans Review: A Good Deal with Great Support

Last Updated On December 26, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a good deal on student loans with some great customer service, find what you need in this PNC student loans review.

Free Checking Accounts

The Best Free Checking Accounts For Your Banking Needs

Last Updated On January 4, 2019 Robert Farrington 9 Comments

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We compare our favorite free checking accounts that are excellent for college students but are open for anyone as well.

Gazelle Review

Gazelle Review: Get Cash for your Gadgets

Last Updated On December 17, 2018 Robert Farrington

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Gazelle is a website that let’s you sell your old gadgets and iPhones, and also sells refurbished electronics at great prices!

Ascent student loans review

Ascent Student Loans Review: Alternative Financing For College

Last Updated On December 26, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional student loans, you can find that in this Ascent student loans review. Learn more!

Target Date Funds

The Trouble With Target Date Funds And How To Use Them Effectively

Last Updated On December 21, 2018 Robert Farrington 12 Comments

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There are several risks that investors in Target Date Funds should be aware of when investing, and our tips for using them in your portfolio.

CrowdStreet review

CrowdStreet Review: Commercial Real Estate Crowdfunding

Last Updated On December 18, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking to invest in real estate, take a look at this CrowdStreet review and see if the service is right for you.

Trump Tax Reform

Have You Seen How The Trump Tax Reform Will Impact Your Taxes Yet?

Last Updated On December 19, 2018 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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There are a lot of tax changes in 2018, so find out how the Trump Tax Reform will impact your return – will you get a refund or owe more?

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