If you are looking for a job in this economy, you know it can be a nightmare. One bright spot is that your job search expenses may be tax deductible. Read my latest Turbotax Blog article, In Search of a Job? You’re Job Search Expenses May Be Deductible to find out if you are eligible [...]

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For some tax tips that work in your favor, check out my latest blog post for the Turbotax blog. It’s called When Work Pays Twice – Schedule M and the Making Work Pay Credit. Read the article and make sure you don’t pay a dime more than you have to!

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After years traveling the country teaching financial education, I am excited to announce a financial education series in my home state of New Hampshire. As you know, I am selective when picking partners and I simply couldn’t be happier with the “public-first” attitude displayed by Total Candor’s partners in this initiative:

New Hampshire Public Television
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Finding a new job in this economy is certainly something to celebrate – but make sure your new salary keeps working for you.  My latest Turbotax blog article is titled Switch Jobs? How to Keep the Tax Man Away from (Some of) Your New Salary.

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Another Turbotax blog article is up and it answers all the questions you may have about your IRA and how it affects your taxes. It’s called The Basics of Individual Retirement Accounts and Your Taxes. If you haven’t started contributing to an IRA, this article also tells you why contributing to an IRA is so [...]

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Michael on January 3rd, 2011
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My second article is up on the Turbotax blog. It’s called It’s Never Too Early: Five 2011 Tax Tips and includes helpful advice like how you can lower your tax bill and save for retirement at the same time! Read it here and prepare yourself for 2011.

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Michael on November 22nd, 2010
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Although your 2010 taxes aren’t due until April 15, 2011, you pay taxes all year long.  So it’s never too early to brush up on your tax knowledge. I’ll be writing periodically for the Turbotax blog.  Check out my first article there titled What is the Capital Gains Tax?

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Michael on November 9th, 2010
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I recently read an article at collegecrunch.org called 10 Things College Students Should Know About Credit Cards. Credit card companies prey on college students – read, and protect yourself from unnecessary and dangerous debt.

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Michael on October 25th, 2010
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Knowing your contribution limits is important. If you can afford it, you should maximize your 401(k) contribution every year. Check out the article I wrote on my About.com Retirement site about this year’s 401(k) contribution limits.

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Michael on October 14th, 2010
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I was recently profiled on Live Solid’s Facebook page in a segment called “Financial Myths Debunked”. I offer some tips on what I believe are common financial misconceptions and how to avoid them. Check it out!
You may not know that I also have a Facebook page, click here to friend me.

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