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Tax & Investment Planning Resources at E*TRADE’s Online Tax and Education Centers

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Are you busy with last minute tax preparations for 2014? Or maybe you have already submitted your taxes, but you’re thinking about how you can maximize your deductions for 2015? There are many things to consider when it comes to taxes, especially when you add investments into the mix. 2014 Year End Tax Planning Resources.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. When you do, go on tax free day. using tax free days. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011. If you know you are going to want to have a tutor for your child this year, use a college tutor. using what they already have. Get Social.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

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You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. A good way to make friends at your local thrift stores is to bring in your old clothing and donate it. Tax Free Holidays Some cities and towns offer periodic tax free weekends or weeks.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. If we make effort we will succeed.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. I have to be careful not to earn to much as we need to maintain certain limits to qualify for college grants and funding. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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and using all of our extra funds, like bonuses from work and tax returns, we were able to pay everything off in 4 years! savings for college for our girls. trips, donating to our church, helping friends in need. When we first sat down, we thought. it would be five or six years, but due to our diligence (and God’s grace!).

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. Jim presents How to Calculate Your Full Effective Tax Rate. She was still struggling with college credit card debt.