Tag Archives: Savings

Students: Make the most of your summer job.

This summer, many students will be taking on summer jobs.  However, many are unaware of the tax consequences involved with employment.  Additionally, many students fail to establish a savings goal.  For example: 1. Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate must … Continue reading

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A New Way to Save

Many people have already discovered this great new way to save.  What is it you may ask?  Tax time is a great time to save because many people receive refunds.  In 2010 President Obama created the tax time Savings Bond … Continue reading

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Earn extra dollars with InboxDollars.com

Nowadays you often hear about how bad the economy is.  Unemployment is high and everything costs more.  Many people are looking for alternative means of earning extra money. I recently came across a new website titled Inboxdollars.com.  This site 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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What does the economic crisis mean to you?

Many people are wondering what strategies to employ during the current economic crisis.  My short answer to this is to save, save, and save some more.   Financial experts suggest having 6 months worth of living expenses saved up. For many, … Continue reading

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