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Tax Identify Theft: Keep Your Tax Return Safe

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Many times you don’t even realize it until you try to submit your tax return and the IRS rejects it because a criminal has already submitted a fraudulent tax return using your SSN or EIN.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

As the family office manager of my home, I needed a succinct way to discuss our finances with my husband. Clean, Purge and Declutter Your Office Space. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space. I broke down my responsibilities: business office, home office, and projects. Check your Credit Report.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Clean Up Your Office Space. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space. Because my office is in the dining room, keeping it tidy is a must and something that I’m always working on. Set aside some time to purge & organize your office. Organize your Financial Documents. Check your Credit Report.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? However, you should print any canceled checks or year-end statements that you would need for tax purposes, ie - charitable contributions, home improvements, business expenses, mortgage payments, etc. Retirement/ Savings/Brokerage Statements -.

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GIVEAWAY: TurboTax Deluxe 2012 from OfficeDepot

Saving With Shellie

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your taxes are due 3 weeks from today. Stan and I typically do our own taxes. However, usually our taxes aren’t very complex and we simply rely on TurboTax to help us file and calculate our taxes. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, give Turbo Tax a try.

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How to Freeze Your Credit

Savings Corner

Copy of tax documents, bank statements or utility bills. Tax Filing Webinar — Jan. 17 File your taxes with confidence: Grab your limited spot to join the Tax Nerds in this one-hour session about tax filing and tax planning strategies. Proof of address, like a utility bill. Credit freeze or credit lock?

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