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In the time of this pandemic, we all would like to feel a little more in control of our situation. In that spirit, here are 3 tips on how to take control of your money now. Tip #1 – Cut out unused expenses. Some expense reduction may be coming naturally right now such as saving […]

How can I increase my tax refund? This is a common question that I receive this time each year from clients and friends alike. The simple truth here is that there aren’t a whole lot of chances to change your tax situation once you’ve passed into the next year. But I didn’t say there weren’t […]

That’s right: STOP tracking expenses. In order to make a budget work, you must track expenses to ensure that you are staying within the rails of your budget. This means saving receipts to enter into a spreadsheet, or pulling out your phone to enter every expenditure at the grocery store or gas station. Ain’t nobody […]

How to lower your tax bill? This is a common question I get from long lost friends and family this time each year. We all want to know if there is something we’re overlooking that will redirect some of this tax money back into our pockets. The US tax reform (TCJA) put in place for […]

What do monogamy and money have in common? There is ample discussion out there about opposing forces impacting various aspects of our lives and how values drive our tendencies to favor one force over another. A great example of this can be found in a TED talk I’ve seen discussing the opposing forces in intimate […]