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Discuss Money Before You Marry

Couples often enter into marriage without ever having had a serious discussion about financial issues. As a result, they find themselves frequently arguing about money. If you are planning a wedding, here are some steps you can take to get your marriage off to a good financial start. Read more

A Quick Recordkeeping Guide

Is your file cabinet overflowing? Do you hesitate to purge tax information because you’re not sure what to keep and what to discard? Here’s a quick guide to help you cut through the clutter. Read more

Watch Year-End Mutual Fund Transactions

The income tax effects of mutual funds can be complex, and poorly timed purchases or sales can create unpleasant year-end surprises. Read more

Postpone Taxes With This Strategy

The tax law provides a valuable tax-saving opportunity to business owners and real estate investors who want to sell property and acquire similar property at about the same time. This tax break is known as a like-kind or tax-deferred exchange. By following certain rules, you can postpone some or all of the tax that would otherwise be due when you sell property at a gain. Read more

Job Search Expenses May be Deductible

WASHINGTON – IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2015-24:  People often change their job in the summer. If you look for a job in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some of your job search costs. Read more