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Think green! 💚💚💚 Here are some of our favorite tips:

•Always pay yourself, first
•Never spend more than you make
•Buy assets, not liabilities
•You will not become rich off a single salary
•Compund interest works wonders!
•Inflation steals your wealth, invest

Check out this article about bonds directed at Government "green" projects! Happy Savings!

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/ethical-money/why-the-green-bond-double-bubble-from-nsi-is-worth-investigating-1477168

Why the Green Bond double bubble from NS&I is worth investigating Savers willing to tie up their money for three years can now earn 1.3 per cent by investing in the new issue of Green Bonds from National Savings & Investments

Finance influencer tips for your feed! 🤍✨💵

18 Personal Finance Influencers To Follow | The Influence Agency Take a look at the top personal finance influencers on social media. Follow these influencers to start managing your money better.

A frequent mistake in budgeting is to save the amount left at the end of the month. 📆 When you do that, you often have nothing left for savings. 💸 Since savings is vital for long term security, remember to always pay yourself first! ⚖️

Here's how much you should have in retirement at every age Saving for retirement is a race against time. You need to max out your contributions while you are young and use the power of compound interest in your favor. The goal is to have 10 times your annual salary saved up before you retire, according to Fidelity. Watch this video to find out what mileston...

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Savings on repeat all summer long

https://www.thebalance.com/summer-money-saving-tips-1289941

Happy Wednesday! ✨ Check out a class in a city nearby you. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Yes, 'Adulting Classes' for Millennials Are on the Rise—Here's What You Need to Know About Them Millennials are an easy target to make fun of: They’re seen as clueless and helpless, living with their parents way into their 20s and lagging behind in starting their own households and families. Although the pressures of life—money, jobs, housework—take their toll on everyone, most people in...

How to be a real adult 101:

No one tells you how to be an adult, it truly is a self-guided process.

Spend less, save more, you’ll never get the summer blues about it 💙💙💙!

●Budget (Be honest with yourself here)
●Save more
●Know your credit
●Research salaries
●Learn about taxes
●Learn to invest

" # 10. If you’re offered $100,000 cash up front or a penny that’s doubled every day for a 31-day month, go with Abe Lincoln. Start with a penny and double its sum every day and you’ll accrue a lump sum of $10,737,418.23 at the end of a 31-day month. Now that’s compounding interest!"

Not a joke, this really adds up! Very helpful article of facts. Enjoy!

10 Fun Facts About Money - Percent, Credit Card, Dow Jones Think you know a lot about money? Read 10 fun financial facts that you'll just have to share.

Want a speedy return this year?

February 12, 2021 is the beginning day for Tax submissions to the IRS. We want to make it super easy for you, in a step-by-step process, to approach your Taxes.

So...What you can do in the mean time? :

•Make a 2020 Tax year folder

•Collect all Tax documents (W2, 1099-MISC, 1099G, 1098, 1095-B, etc)

•Get ahead! (If you're choosing to use a tax app, some will let you enter in your forms and info & will save it until you send it on Feb. 12, 2021 or later.

•Once completed, store all documents in your 2020 Tax folder for reference if needed later!

Click on this link for important dates pertaining to the new Tax season. Happy Returns for 2020!!

2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic | Internal Revenue Service IR-2021-16, January 15, 2021 — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.

You guys remember this game? Thought I'd post it here again for you to try out if you haven't!

All the while donating to a good cause if you feel like it; no pressure!

Choose your options and see where you end up! Feel free to share with us if you maintained your budget and see how realistic you're currently living. :)

playspent.org Think you’ll never have to ask for help? Here’s your chance to prove it.

Finance is so relevant in asking yourself honest questions and actually facing honest truths… for example, seeing all the Starbuck's charges adding up to over $100 on your monthly bank statement?!

That's precious savings, just spent away…

Do a life audit on not only your finances but yourself, and hopefully it'll all stem down to simple cutbacks.

Share with us some things that were so irrelevant to your spending habits and what you cut out! Feel free to DM us as well!

How to Do a Life Audit - Elana Lyn Here's how to do a Life Audit and why it will help you accomplish your goals and personal definition of success.

Our goal is to help you make the most out of this Tax season, and that the process is a swift and easy one for you.

Here's a thorough comparison of tools to use if you plan to file preparations via a "do-it-yourself method".

Best tax software for 2021: TurboTax, H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and more compared In the wake of COVID-19, filing your taxes may be more complicated than ever before. Here's everything you need to get them done fast and for the lowest price.

The 2021 Tax season will surely differ this year. Here's an update from the IRS to see what's changed and how it can possibly benefit your return. Feel free to reach out if you have questions in navigating any of your finances!

Get Ready for Taxes: What’s new and what to consider when filing in 2021 | Internal Revenue Service IR-2020-272, December 8, 2020 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take necessary actions in the final weeks of the year to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021.

What does it take to waste $10,000 a year? $27.40 a day in misc. spending… 😬

News updates for the current merger between Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade linked below:

https://riabiz.com/a/2020/10/8/the-schwab-td-ameritrade-merger-creates-one-big-identity-crisis-is-it-still-a-self-proclaimed-challenger-per-walt-or-unbelievable-fortress-per-chuck

The Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger creates one big identity crisis; Is it still a self-proclaimed 'challenger,' per Walt, or 'unbelievable fortress,' per Chuck? CEO Walt Bettinger calls his company a 'challenger' six times in quick succession; but Chairman Chuck Schwab insists his firm now has no equal

What should you do once you ACTUALLY HAVE SAVINGS? First, research around for the highest interest rates; why? So you get paid for your money to basically sit there! Are there other strategies instead of savings accounts? Yes! And sometimes they have even better interest rates.

Here's an option below:

https://thecollegeinvestor.com/21940/best-money-market-accounts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1419853900&utm_content=412690317996&utm_term=&place=&net=g&match=b&gclid=CjwKCAiA17P9BRB2EiwAMvwNyGGBuPF7PFplyi2W07p8_k5N_N6rYA2m8hc6gLQdm0vWuQYFTjseyBoCkeMQAvD_BwE

10 Best Money Market Accounts Of 2020 (Updated Daily) We break down the best money market accounts so that you can earn more interest on your savings while still having instant access to your money.

Hoping everyone has been well and safe! This company is growing and always seeking to provide service to those in need. For those individuals that are curious about what to do next financially. Here's a short, article about what you can strategically do with your finances now. Just another friendly reminder, to pay yourself first!
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/3-money-moves-to-make-right-now-depending-on-your-financial-situation.html

The 3 best money moves you can make right now, depending on your financial situation Almost all states are starting to reopen this week, but that doesn't mean Americans should expect the economy, or their own finances, to suddenly return to normal. Money expert Tiffany Aliche shares what that means for your spending right now.

What goes down DOES come back up as we mentioned in our previous article. Friday, the stock market in the US took a nice turn and here's why:

Here's what happened to the stock market on Friday Wall Street wrapped up a record setting week with solid gains on the back of strong U.S. economic data.

Pandemic-level bored? Low on funds for entertainment and extra spending? Check out this article with some creative and effortless ways to connect and spend your free time while we flatten this curve.

Anything from programs to watch movies remotely with family, to financial planning, learning new skills, decluttering your book and bucket lists.

There are so many ways that you can educate yourself to work smart right now as well!

iGrad: Financial Literacy and Career Resources Helping college students and graduates succeed with custom financial literacy programs for colleges and resources for financial aid questions, careers, personal finance

Okay! Truth or dare? How well are your budgeting skills?

Play this interactive game to see how well you make it through and budget for the month (30 days). What choices you make...What do you have to sacrifice and risk to stay afloat?

Share your answers with us! This is such a cool game!!

playspent.org Think you’ll never have to ask for help? Here’s your chance to prove it.

Keeping you in the news with COVID updates pertaining to financial relief and resources for California. Stimulus checks round 2, as well as resources for relief found at the very bottom by topic.

Click the article link below:

Stimulus check 2 update: When could the IRS send your payment now? What we know today The IRS could send out your second direct payment faster than the first check, but the timeline to pass a bill is shifting. We worked out some potential dates for when it could happen given the current information.

Following-up on our last post, Budgeting! Last week we posted a budgeting worksheet.

However, the best ways to figure out all the "why's" and "how's" to saving can be found here and better broken down. Creating a plan for how you'll save really is a crucial step.

Check it out! We hope that it helps you in your savings. :)

Mapping Your Future: Start budgeting Mapping Your Future is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes through trusted career, college, and financial aid counseling and resources.

Here is a direct link by Consumer.gov for a Personal Budget Worksheet. It's a perfect way to realistically plan, strategize, and identify unnecessary expenses.

Saving is always a great investment. Here are the first steps. You want set a quantitative goal in order to realistically secure 12 months of savings. Consistency is key -and then it will become so fulfilling as you see your savings and future grow!

If you need help with this let us know. Our team is more than willing to facilitate time to go over and help you understand what you can realistically contribute. Send us a message!

www.consumer.gov

Here's the current news for what is happening in our US economy. I know that tons of you must be worried about investments and savings. What goes down comes back up again; so hang in there and we will for sure recover from this!

WSJ - Economics News, Breaking News Headlines and Analysis Read Economy News on The Wall Street Journal.

Tax Day 2020 is here! Below is an attached video with ways to file an extension if needed!

Tax Day tips: Filing extensions and planning ahead The Treasury Department extended the tax filing deadline to July 15 this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But for more than 142 million taxpayers who have already filed, this may also be a good time to start planning for 2020 taxes. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN....

Here are some creative and effective ways to save money! Consider cutting back on expenses or completely eliminating some that are non-essential. Having an emergency fund is a really great start even if it's $1. Contributions themselves become addicting, especially once you see your savings and compounding interest grow!

54 Ways to Save Money General Banking, Credit, and Debt Entertainment Family and Friends Food Health Home Transportation You’ve just taken the America Saves Pledge, or perhaps you simply need some inspiration for ways to save your money -- either way, we’re glad you’re here. Buckle up! It’s about to get REAL arou...

Incase you're wondering how to manage finances and navigate uncertainty during this time with COVID:

There are resources here pertaining to mortgage and housing, managing finances, student loans, and even avoiding scams.

Also, you can find resources for specific audiences.

Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Federal, state, and local governments are working to respond to the growing public health threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19. The CFPB and other financial regulators have encouraged financial institutions to work with their customers to meet their community needs.

Here are 12 smart things you can choose when you receive your tax refund! We highly suggest these- Why? Because really, you can NEVER go wrong with savings!

"Don't spend just to make yourself happy today! Save to live happy later!"

12 Smart Things to Do with Your Tax Refund - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos Saving money is kind of like eating a healthy diet. You know you should do more of it, but it’s hard to resist making spur-of-the-moment choices that make you happier now but worse off later. A tax refund marks a great chance to set yourself in a better position for the future. If you’re getting...

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We seek a candidate who takes pride in their work, loves to be around people and can provide exemplary service in the field-should complex questions arise.

You will first hand learn the in's and outs of certain office procedures needed to assist owners and clients, most importantly. As well as experience with digital migration for businesses and providing appropriate software to clients for their immediate and short-term needs.

This is a part-time position, in which you can also earn business experience should that be what you seek for your career.

After you term is complete, we provide assistance with placing and helping you find mentors for further achievement in your career.

We look forward to hearing from you and tell us something unique about you; something that catches our eye!

Taxes are due July 15, 2020! We have you covered; reconciliations, corrections, adjustments, even if you need help as a current Quickbooks account holder. We can help you!