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Who has the best savings account in 2020?

By Angelica | Jan 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Who has the best savings account in 2020?

Another year, another search for the best savings account! That’s right: It was almost exactly a year ago today that I was hunting for an online savings account so I polled you, the Get Rich Slowly readers. Last year, Ally Bank was the clear winner. More GRS readers had their money there than anywhere else.…

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Fin’s Grins

By Jo Gardner | Jan 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Fin’s Grins
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The First Responders Loan

By Angelica | Jan 17, 2020 | Comments Off on The First Responders Loan

After the massive success of our Teacher Appreciation Loan, we have decided to spotlight another group that deserves to be rewarded with the First Responders Loan!  These people do so much for our communities and don’t get nearly enough credit for their work, so we wanted to give something back. The First Responders Loan offers…

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The clean slate

By Angelica | Jan 17, 2020 | Comments Off on The clean slate

I’m pleased to report that seventeen days into 2020, my mental health seems to be making some marked improvements. I’m happy, engaged, and productive. I’m not ready to claim victory over my anxiety and depression, but the changes I’ve been making — more exercise, zero alcohol, separating work life from home life — all seem…

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How to Decide on Insurance Investments

By Jo Gardner | Jan 15, 2020 | Comments Off on How to Decide on Insurance Investments

Yes, insurance can be a good investment, if you choose well.  Buying insurance is buying peace of mind.  Buying the right insurance is also an investment that can add to your quality of life when you are not in position to work as hard as you can today.  Need some insights? Finding the right insurance…

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Tax Tip Tuesday

By Jo Gardner | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Tax Tip Tuesday
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File Free at IRS Free File

By Jo Gardner | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on File Free at IRS Free File

File Free at IRS Free File If you just want to get your 2019 personal tax return filed, the IRS wants to make it easier to do.  At IRS free file if you earn less than $69,000 in 2019, you can log onto IRS.gov to choose your free file product.  You can find both federal…

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Fin’s Grins

By Jo Gardner | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Fin’s Grins
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Tax Tip for Gig Businesses

By Jo Gardner | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Tax Tip for Gig Businesses

It is a new Gig Economy.  More and more, people are free lancing with Lyft, Uber, blogging, IG or TW influencer role, and self employed tech contractors.  We know the USA has evolved into a Gig Economy because the IRS, who loves to follow the money, has now launched a new gig economy tax center…

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Gratitude – Not Greed

By Jo Gardner | Jan 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Gratitude – Not Greed

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Melody Beattie, bestselling author. In the movie Wallstreet, iconic speech by Gordon Gekko declares “…Greed, for lack of a better word,  is good. Greed is right.  Greed works…”  Gordon was wrong.  Drive is good.  Inspiration is good.  Desire to improve the world is good.  Pure, unadulterated greed…

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