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File Your Taxes Faster by Avoiding These Common Tax Errors

by Carrie February 1, 2012 Finance

When it comes to filing taxes, I’ve basically seen it all. Between helping my family, filing on behalf of clients and doing my own, I’ve had first-hand experience with all types of tax returns. It seems the older we get [...]

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Alternatives to Prepaid Debit Cards

by Carrie January 23, 2012 Finance

In my last post I talked about the new prepaid debit card created and endorsed by Suze Orman. The majority of the focus was on her reaction to the media and financial bloggers’ response to her new product. But I’m [...]

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Suze Orman’s Prepaid Debit Card Takes Advantage of Lower Income Families

by Carrie January 16, 2012 Finance

On January 9, 2012 Suze Orman announced a new product that she created called “The Approved Card”. It’s a prepaid debit card that claims to be an “easier, smarter way to be debt-free”. It’s supposed to be ahead of it’s time with [...]

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What to Do When Overspending Leads to a Financial Hangover

by Carrie January 9, 2012 Finance

We all get caught up in the overspending frenzy and start coming under peer pressure to buy things we can’t afford. But if we continue to overspend without thinking it can lead to a very painful financial hangover. A financial [...]

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4 Options to Keep Track of Cash Spending

by Carrie January 2, 2012 Finance

Most consumers and companies alike, are moving away from using cold hard cash. As a society we are all about the digital age, and instant gratification. Once swipe of plastic, a signature and we are off to the next store [...]

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5 Small Changes To Start Your Financial Year Off Right

by Carrie December 27, 2011 Finance

The new year is like a blank slate that welcomes ideas, goals and aspirations. 2012 could be the year that you set financial goals and make everyone of them a smashing success. All you have to do is join me [...]

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4 End of Year Tax Tips That Can Save You Money

by Carrie December 19, 2011 Finance

Not many people enjoy the thought of having to do their income taxes, or needing to keep up with the daily receipts. But that doesn’t make it any less important. Tax season is right around the corner and the deadline [...]

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Winter Activities That Are Fun and Free

by Carrie December 12, 2011 Finance

I love the cold, winter months. The air is crisp, clean and there’s always a faint smell of wood burning in the fireplace. I love all the winter clothing, like boots, hats, gloves and scarves. To me it’s one of [...]

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