Category Archives: personal finance

Debt Management Guide

Posted on September 7, 2023 by FCA Admin

Are you in over your head in debt and looking for an informative way to manage and understand your debt?  Then check out Bankrate.com’s debt management guide.  The guide is available at http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/debt-management-guide.aspx. Within the guide, you’ll learn these valuable … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit IRS.gov this Summer

Posted on June 7, 2023 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-05 Inside This Issue If you need tax help or information, your best option is to visit the IRS.gov website. Our many online tools and services make it easy for you to do business with … Continue reading →

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Are you in the market for a new job? Be sure to know your tax benefits.

Posted on April 16, 2023 by FCA Admin

The IRS frequently issues tips to taxpayers on various topics.  One topic of interest is tax benefits for job seekers. With so many people in the job market, the IRS feels that is imperative for job seekers to understand the … Continue reading →

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There is still time to amend your tax return.

Posted on March 29, 2023 by FCA Admin

During the course of tax season, many people make mistakes when preparing their returns.  Some of the most common involve the filing status, number of dependents, total income and deductions.  Other mistakes such as computational errors are usually corrected by … Continue reading →

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Ten Things to Know about Free IRS Volunteer Tax Help

Posted on February 15, 2023 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-32 Inside This Issue Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about these volunteer programs. 1. The IRS sponsors … Continue reading →

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Teaching your kids how to save

Posted on December 11, 2022 by FCA Admin

It has often been said that a penny saved is a penny earned.  This phrase has been passed down from generations.  But sometimes it gets lost and not passed down from a parent to a child.  But how do we … Continue reading →

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Money and Dating

Posted on November 23, 2022 by FCA Admin

Should you date someone who makes more or less money than you do?  This is a tough question because we can’t help who we end up falling in love with.  But personal finances are a big part of any relationship … Continue reading →

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Save Money this Thanksgiving

Posted on October 22, 2022 by FCA Admin

Here are some helpful tips to help you enjoy and save money this Thanksgiving holiday: Get a free turkey or other free meal items– Many churches and nonprofit organizations received donations of turkey during the holidays. The churches in turn … Continue reading →

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What are your barriers to saving?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by FCA Admin

             I came across this great article on Americasaves.org.  Many people have difficulty saving for one reason or another.  In this article, the writer shares some great tips to help and encourage people to save. The topics that she discusses … Continue reading →

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Keeping Good Records Reduces Stress at Tax Time

Posted on April 10, 2022 by FCA Admin

Although most people won’t be filing their tax returns for several months, the dog days of summer are actually a great time to start planning for the tax filing season by ensuring your records are organized.  Whether you are an … Continue reading →

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