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Tax Identify Theft: Keep Your Tax Return Safe

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You work hard for your money and no one else should take that from you. Unfortunately, with tax season here, more and more criminals creep out of the rocks they live under to try to destroy someone else’s life. Use Block Advisor’s Tax Identity Shield. Be proactive and protect yourself from future tax returns being stolen.

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Breastfeeding Supplies Tax Deductible

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Breastfeeding supplies are now tax deductible. Starting with expenses incurred in 2010, you can use pretax money from your flexible spending account to cover the cost of breast pumps and other supplies. Disclosure: I am not a tax professional and this is not official tax advice. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. If we had put that quarter of a million dollars into a tax exempt bond fund at the time, it would have earned around 4% in yearly income, or around $8000 – every year for the past 10 years. Our accountant charges a lot to do our taxes.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

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It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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Buying Online vs In-Store | When You Save The Most Money

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50 savings really save you money after you factor time, tax, and of course gas mileage? 5.99 + tax + $3.20 You actually pay out of pocket $9.19 + tax, which may be closer to $10. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Sometimes the store deal may be slightly better. 1 off coupon.

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6 Things I Learned When I Became an Investor

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One very effective activity that I did early on was to have money taken automatically out of my paycheck and used to buy shares of a mutual fund. Then Vanguard automatically used that money each month to buy shares in my chosen mutual fund. You pay taxes on money you don’t really keep. AIP is effective.

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Reasons to Give to Adult Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You want to see how they handle money before you die and leave it all to them. Gifting should always be done with the idea that you no longer control the money in the gift. What will they do when they come into all that money? You want to mitigate the tax bite on your estate. They were supporting a young son of hers.

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