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Your Coffee is on us.

On Friday April 16th, in honor of the end of tax season, become our fan on facebook and we’ll give you a free Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks gift card towards a free coffee.   The first 50 people to become our … Continue reading

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Countdown to April 15th

The tax filing deadline is only a month away.  If you are like many Americans, you haven’t filed your taxes yet.  But do not delay.  April 15th will be here before you know it.  What can you do now in … Continue reading

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America Saves Week 2010

Join First Capital Advisors along with several organizations across the county as we participate in America Saves Week, February 21 – 28, 2010.  The purpose of America Saves Week is to encourage, individuals and families to set savings goals and … Continue reading

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New Credit Card Application Procedures

  Within a few weeks, credit card companies will start verifying your income before they process your credit card applications.  This will also apply for credit limit increases. The companies will go as far as asking for pay stubs and … Continue reading

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Let’s Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) is from November 16th-22nd.  The movement is a collaborative effort between countries across six continents to encourage young adults to pursue careers as entrepreneurs.  I am very excited about this movement.  There is no better time … Continue reading

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IRS Seeks to Return $123.5 Million in Undeliverable Refunds to Taxpayers; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use E-file and Direct Deposit

Source: IR-2009-101, Nov. 5, 2009 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $123.5 million in the form of 107,831 refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. … Continue reading

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SEC Launches Investor.gov

Have you heard about the new investor website by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?  This website is yet another great tool for investor education. I’m very excited about the launch of this new site and I’m sure you will … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Many homeowners are struggling to keep their homes. Unfortunately, there are companies out there who promise to help but only have their own interests in mind.  I recently read this great article from Stretcher.com.  This is a great article which provides … Continue reading

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Freebies and Savings Tips

During these difficult times, we are always looking for ways to save money.  I found two great articles with savings tips and more. The first is from Kiplinger’s and is a list of free, yes free items. The second is … Continue reading

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Five Facts about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit

Working taxpayers may be eligible for the Making Work Pay tax credit, a significant tax provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This tax credit means more take-home pay for millions of American workers. Here are five … Continue reading

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