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4 Tax Time Tips for January
Many of us will be receiving our W-2 and 1099 forms at this time of year, so it’s possible to start thinking about preparing your tax return well before the April deadline. You may not want to focus on your taxes this soon in the …
How to Find Your Lost Money
You may not know it, but millions of Americans are owed money from long-forgotten government payments, stock sales, bank accounts, and other lost accounts. When the entities holding these funds can’t find the rightful recipients, they turn over the money to individual states, which hold …
The Basics of a Life Insurance Plan
Life insurance has no one-size-fits-all option. Singles with no dependents often need little or no coverage. But it can be an important purchase for people whose families depend on their income to cover daily living costs, mortgage repayment, college, retirement or other major expenses. According …
Top 10 Common Money Mistakes Revealed
Everybody makes mistakes – even people who write about money for a living. Here are a few examples of money mistakes you should avoid. 1. Buying a new car. You might as well be flinging $100 bills out the window as you cruise off the …
Tips for 2012 Financial Resolutions
As the new year approaches the NFCC offers these financial resolution tips for 2012: Have adequate savings. You might ask yourself how you paid for your last emergency. If it was with a credit card, that’s a red flag. A person who cannot afford an emergency is not …
Improve Your Knowledge to Make Your New Year’s Goals a Reality
At Springboard we’re big believers in New Year’s resolutions. While there is no bad time to decide to tackle your personal financial situation, start of a new year is a natural time to take a fresh look inward and make improvements to your life. When …
9 Ways to Cut Your Monthly Costs
This post is from Stacy Johnson at partner site Money Talks News. Saving money on a single purchase is good, but the real savings come when you’re able to slash the payments that you make monthly. Think about it. Reducing a monthly bill is like …
Resolve to Save in 2012 with America Saves Week
It’s time once again for New Year’s resolutions, and once again we want to urge everyone celebrating the start of another year to resolve to save money, pay down debt, and work toward financial freedom in the coming year.
Springboard is a participating organization in the national “America Saves Week”, which in 2011 takes place from February 20th through the 27th.
Temporary Holiday Income May Buy You The Gift Of Financial Stability
It is estimated that close to 500,000 people may find temporary employment this holiday season, putting some much-needed money into the wallets of consumers who haven’t had a paycheck in months. There will be many legitimate uses for this money, but it will only stretch …
Holiday Shopping on a $20 Budget
Holiday shopping can be a budget-killer even in a good year. If you are eager to keep your spending under tight control, be proactive and try to establish a $20 budget. Set the limit Reach out to your friends and family early and ask them …
