Take Advantage of Tax Day Deals

“Dear IRS, I am writing to you to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” ~Snoopy. Take a deep breath and relax—it’s almost April 15th and that means your taxes should be signed, sealed and delivered (or at least close). That’s cause for a celebration and free food when you take advantage of tax day deals! Save that refund check for a rainy day and enjoy Read more ...

Little Money Mistakes Can Add Up

Despite our best intentions, we occasionally forget to pay a bill or let cash rewards expire—even the savviest consumers mess up once in a while. But little money mistakes can have a big impact on finances. Don’t let your cash go to waste. Here are some little things can than make a big difference. • Always pay library fines and parking tickets. It might feel like these small infractions Read more ...

Five Tax Deductions You May Have Missed

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” — Albert Einstein. Do you find tax returns to be completely and utterly confusing? Well, cut your self some slack—even Einstein found taxes complicated. Many taxpayers have two fears. One, an audit. And two, missing a major credit or deduction. We may not be able to help you with an audit, but if you haven’t finished Read more ...

Shop the Top Tax Deals

Tax season is in full force and you can’t avoid it any longer. Don’t waste another minute procrastinating and complete your tax forms today. We've compiled some of the best tax deals for you to make the process a little smoother. Be sure to get your taxes in before April 15! Amazon – Buy select TurboTax 2012 titles, save up to $35 on Quicken 2013 with code BTTG3OSE (Exp. 4/15) H&R Read more ...

Save More of the Green That Matters

“Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.” -Anonymous. This weekend, you’ll be seeing a lot of green—in the form of four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and the arch in the middle of the rainbow. But the most popular green? Dollar bills. Now’s a great time to talk about the green that really matters and ask yourself, “What am I doing to save more Read more ...

What to Do With Expired Food

“I’m starting to think I buy bananas just to watch them die a slow death in my own home.” --Anonymous. Did you go bananas over the weekend? You should have—last Saturday was National Banana Bread Day! Who knew? And thanks to banana bread, there’s no need for overripe bananas to go to waste. But here’s an important tip—bananas are not the only food that can be used past its prime. Read more ...

How to Save Money in February

It’s the month of love and you may be planning to buy the chocolate, the jewels and the long-stemmed roses.  If so, there’s no sense in putting it off till the last minute. You’ve got two weeks until Valentine’s Day, so start planning now and you’ll be able to buy all of love’s “necessities” at a reasonable price. Dinner: If you live near a culinary school like Le Cordon Bleu’s, Read more ...

How to Eat Healthy Without Blowing your Budget

"People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas." ~Author Unknown. This month, many people are evaluating their eating habits and planning menus in order to eat healthier and possibly shed pounds—but hopefully not dollars. Fortunately, it is possible to make healthy choices Read more ...