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Budget Comparisons Can Re-Inspire

By Jo Gardner | Jan 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Budget Comparisons Can Re-Inspire

According to the International institute of Finance, Global debt is the first 6 months of 2019 surged by $7.5 trillion.  I can’t even imagine that many zeroes, but if governments around the world can’t balance budgets, how will you and I budget our households? What if you have been doing better than you thought?  I…

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How to Start your 2020 Debt Freedom Journey

By Jo Gardner | Jan 7, 2020 | Comments Off on How to Start your 2020 Debt Freedom Journey

We rang in the new year, and for so many of us, the bills are starting to come in.  Yes, you will need to get the extra charges paid off, but there are other things you can do to think ahead for next year. Get inspired by the journey to Debt Freedom in 2020 by…

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How to Get a Mortgage in 2020

By Angelica | Jan 3, 2020 | Comments Off on How to Get a Mortgage in 2020

It’s the question everyone wants the answer to – how do I get a mortgage in 2020?  Well, luckily for everyone, it’s never been easier to get a refinance or mortgage for a new home purchase than it is right now. Getting a mortgage has become a fairly rapid process in the last year, especially…

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Business Tax Tip Tuesday

By Jo Gardner | Dec 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Business Tax Tip Tuesday

Apparently, the IRS is seeing a problem with small business owner form filing.  It has issued a reminder that we are passing along today.  A small business files either Form 944, annual tax return OR Form 941, quarterly tax return but NOT both.    Want more information?  Visit www.businesstaxprep.org to be connected to a tax professional…

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Last Tax Tip Tuesday of 2019

By Jo Gardner | Dec 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Last Tax Tip Tuesday of 2019

Donating? It is your last day to donate to a charity for 2019 tax deduction.  You can donate online or in person…The IRS offers a list of tax exempt organizations that double as tax deductible donations here or visit PersonalTaxPrep.com to locate an experienced CPA near you to guide you on your tax plan.

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New Year New Mortgage

By Angelica | Dec 27, 2019 | Comments Off on New Year New Mortgage

With 2020 coming next week, it’s a great time to examine your living situation.  Are you paying too much for rent?  Do you have a lot of equity in your home?  Are you sitting on a ton of high-interest debt, from credit cards or student loans?  A new home mortgage loan can solve a lot…

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HomeBuying in Winter

By Jo Gardner | Dec 26, 2019 | Comments Off on HomeBuying in Winter

If you have held off on buying a home in the hopes that prices will drop, you might consider searching for your next home now.  Realtors remind us that there can be benefits to buying a home in the winter. No one loves sloshing through ice and snow, sleet and slush to check out houses…

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Fin’s Grins

By Jo Gardner | Dec 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Fin’s Grins
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Get Rid of Credit Card Debt For 2020

By Angelica | Dec 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Get Rid of Credit Card Debt For 2020

Consumer debt – auto loans, student loans, and credit card debt – keeps rising, and doesn’t show any signs of stopping.  In September of 2019, Nerdwallet reported that credit card balances, or the amount carried month-to-month on balances, rose to $443.96 billion.  Americans are swimming in debt right now, and it’s not getting better as…

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Home for the Holidays with Less Stress

By Jo Gardner | Dec 19, 2019 | Comments Off on Home for the Holidays with Less Stress

There’s no place like home for the holidays.  There’s even a song about it.  The thing is, if that home is so expensive that you are house poor, it can ruin your holidays with stress.  To enjoy your home, you need to figure out how to afford it. Home refinance applications are down from last…

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