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Tips to Protect Your Social Security Number
What can bring more chaos to your life than losing your identity? When you have your Social Security number stolen, you have your only form of permanent identification taken from you. Here are some things that you can do to minimize the risk of having your number fall...
Debit Cards: How to Use Them Safely
Save money and potential headaches with these debit card tips: • Only use in-network ATMs. All debit cards are also ATM cards and used by many to access cash. One of the most common fees appears when you use an out-of-network ATM. What you can do: Understand the ATM...
Tips to improve your credit score
Credit scores are used to determine interest rates on mortgages, car loans and even the amount you pay for insurance premiums. Because of this, it is a good idea to review ways to improve yours. Here are some ideas: Look for errors on your credit report.The place to...
It’s Time to Hire a CPA: What You Need to Do
Do you get anxious or stressed when tax time rolls around? If you have never worked with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for tax preparation, now may be the time to consider it. With the ever changing tax laws you may be missing out on important deductions....
The Home Gain Exclusion: Make Sure You Qualify!
Across the country, many homeowners are cashing out to multiples over list price, especially since one of the largest tax breaks available to most individuals is the ability to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) in capital gains on the sale of your personal...