Record Keeping for Income Taxes

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Do-it-yourself tax preparation, for complicated returns, means shuffling through documents and receipts in order to file a correct return with the Internal Revenue Service. This process can be as simple or complex as you want.

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Jumpstart This Year's Vegetable Garden

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It’s difficult to think about gardening while in the midst of sweater-weather. However…now is the perfect time to start seeds indoors so they’ll be ready for transplant when warmer weather arrives.

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Paying for College

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A college education is one of the most important investments you can make in your child’s future.  There are many options available to make college affordable including savings plans, tax benefits, scholarships and student loans.  The key to making a college degree affordable is to plan early, and pursue every resource.

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A Healthier Valentine's Treat

If you're a lover of chocolate, you'll agree that anything dipped in the sweet, smooth delight is a good idea. For Valentine's Day this year, why not show your affection by giving fruit dipped in chocolate.  Pears, apples, pineapple and strawberries dipped in chocolate give you a nice dose of Vitamin-C with just enough chocolate to make it exciting.

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Saving and Investing Go Hand-in-Hand

Every family has their own unique financial goals. It could be saving for retirement, putting money aside for a college education, or buying a house. Whatever your goals, you should seriously consider investing. Why? It's the best way to accumulate wealth and meet your goals.

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Mild Winter in Stark Contrast to Last Year's Bitter Cold and Snow

What a difference a year makes.  Last year the Midwest was digging out from lots of snow. This year we've seen mild temperatures in the 40s and 50s. What could cause such a drastic contrast?

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Finding Painless Ways to Build Savings

Money is so easy to spend; it slips through fingers like water. Even with the best intentions to put a little money aside each month, we usually find there's nothing left when the month ends.




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