Why Do I Owe Taxes This Year?

Posted by Kristen on March 24, 2014

For many people, they are relieved to receive a refund check from the IRS after filing taxes. After a year of hard work and the stress of filing taxes, it feels good to receive this money to put in your savings account or make your budget more manageable for a while. However, it is possible […]

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We’re back with a great list of finance posts from around the web! Featured Finance Tip How to Make Money Without a Job and Why You Should -brip blap A great argument for alternative income sources. Diversifying your income and finding sources of passive or extra income are really great ways of protecting and growing […]

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Kapitall $50 – $200 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on March 21, 2014

Kapitall is trying to “break the established online trading mold” by adding a gaming experience to their brokerage to differentiate themselves from other online brokers. Sounds bizarre, but since they are offering a bonus to sign up, I’m in! Kapitall is offering a $50 – $200 sign up bonus. It’s this week’s featured deal! How to […]

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Tips for Filing Your Taxes with Self Employment Income

Posted by Kristen on March 19, 2014

Being self-employed can be great. Potentially, you can set your own hours, not have to answer to someone over your shoulder, and ideally, be doing something you love. However, being a self-employed person or doing any kind of freelance work can become quite tricky during tax time. While there can be certain benefits to being […]

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Where Can You Get Your Taxes Done For Free?

Posted by Kristen on March 17, 2014

While we all have to pay taxes, you actually may not have to pay to get your taxes done. There are five options that might just allow you not to pay a penny this year while you are filing your federal taxes. Many of these programs are based on income, age, or the types of […]

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2 Free Nights at the Hilton

Posted by Kate on March 14, 2014

Citi is offering two free weekend nights at a Hilton property with the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card. It’s a Hilton card but it actually benefits frequent fliers and car renters too. It’s one of the cards highlighted in the recent $1,720 + 267k Point Credit Card Application Spree. The Citi offer is our Featured […]

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Budget Friendly Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted by Kristen on March 13, 2014

The best part about celebrating an ethnic holiday is to embrace the specific culture and traditions that go along with it. My personal favorite part about exploring a new culture and celebrating an ethnic holiday is cooking and eating the new foods that go along with it. Since St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, […]

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How to Earn 3.3% Cash Back Paying Your Taxes

Posted by Madison on March 11, 2014

If you are getting a tax refund, you can take advantage of deals to boost your refund like the Amazon 10% Bonus on Your Federal Tax Refund. However, if you owe taxes, then you might have to look a little harder to find a good deal… but the good news is they do exist! I’ve […]

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7 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund as Newlyweds

Posted by Kristen on March 10, 2014

Getting a tax refund is always the best part about filing taxes and the entire tax season. Now for the part that can be both fun and a little stressful – you have to figure out what is the best thing for you to do with this lump of money, whether small or large. Whatever […]

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Amazon 10% Bonus on Your Federal Tax Refund

Posted by Kate on March 7, 2014

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet and you’re a big Amazon gift card shopper, the Featured Deal this week may be just for you! You can get a 10% bonus on your tax refund when you file your taxes using TurboTax via Amazon! How to Get Your Bonus File your taxes using TurboTax purchased […]

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