2008 Money Management Advice
- How to Set - and Keep - Your Financial Goals
- What’s on your wish list for the future? Do you dream about taking a special vacation, buying a home, or retiring to a dream location? With the proper planning, it’s possible to reach many or all of your goals. The Connecticut Society of CPAs...
- Questions to Ask About Service Contracts
- Is it a good idea to buy a service contract when you are making an important purchase? According to the Federal Trade Commission, roughly 50 percent of the people who buy new or used cars or major appliances purchase service contracts. These...
- Smart Tips About Gift Cards
- Many people find gift cards to be a convenient and thoughtful way to allow friends and family to choose their own presents at the holidays. While this may be true, the Connecticut Society of CPAs warns of some potential pitfalls to be aware of...
- Great Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas
- The holidays are a fun and exciting time of year, but they are also a time when you can end up spending more than you expected. Keep in mind that you don’t have to bust your budget in order to show how much you care. Here are some tips for...
- Don't Miss These Last-Minute Tax Breaks
- The tax season deadline is the last thing most of us want to think about during the holidays. Although April 15 may seem a long way off, now is the time to make sure you’ve taken advantage of some of the tax breaks available to you in 2008,...
- Five Quick Steps to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
- Skyrocketing gas prices have gotten a lot of media attention this year, but most consumers have surely noticed that the costs of many basic goods have also crept higher, taking a toll on their monthly budgets.
- Legal Documents You Need to Have
- It’s a good idea for everyone to take steps to ensure that their wishes are carried out in case of their illness or death. According to the Connecticut Society of CPAs, there are a number of legal documents that can communicate your wishes and...
- Making the Most of College Tax Breaks
- Some parents spend years saving for their children’s college education, while others scramble to search out scholarships and loans at the last minute. No matter which approach you’ve taken, the Connecticut Society of CPAs advises that there are a...
- Making the Most of Student Loans
- This is the time of year when many high school seniors are finalizing their decisions about which colleges they will apply to. That means that it’s time for their parents to give serious consideration to how they are going to pay for that college...
- Great Ideas for Cutting Your Heating Bills
- Home heating prices have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving people scrambling to find ways to cut their energy expenses. Given the soaring cost of fuel in recent months, there’s good reason to believe that this year will be another expensive...
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