Tag Archives: personal finance

Women need to save more for retirement

Posted on December 31, 2023 by FCA Admin

  I recently came across an article about why women should save more for retirement.  Interesting I thought. So I kept reading. The primary reason that we should save more is because we tend to outlive men.  And the longer … Continue reading →

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How I saved money in college.

Posted on November 24, 2023 by FCA Admin

Ok. So it’s time to send your kids off to college.  With the economy being the way it is, we must always remember to save. But how do you save while attending college?  I’ll share some of my strategies with … Continue reading →

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There is still time to amend your tax return.

Posted on March 29, 2023 by FCA Admin

During the course of tax season, many people make mistakes when preparing their returns.  Some of the most common involve the filing status, number of dependents, total income and deductions.  Other mistakes such as computational errors are usually corrected by … Continue reading →

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Teaching your kids how to save

Posted on December 11, 2022 by FCA Admin

It has often been said that a penny saved is a penny earned.  This phrase has been passed down from generations.  But sometimes it gets lost and not passed down from a parent to a child.  But how do we … Continue reading →

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Money and Dating

Posted on November 23, 2022 by FCA Admin

Should you date someone who makes more or less money than you do?  This is a tough question because we can’t help who we end up falling in love with.  But personal finances are a big part of any relationship … Continue reading →

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Free Government Resources on Personal Finance

Posted on August 10, 2022 by FCA Admin

Have you ever wondered what government resources are out there? Well, don’t keep wondering, simply click and take advantage of these great resources. Mymoney.gov-This site provides a wealth of resources for businesses and individuals alike.  Whether you are looking to … Continue reading →

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What are your barriers to saving?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by FCA Admin

             I came across this great article on Americasaves.org.  Many people have difficulty saving for one reason or another.  In this article, the writer shares some great tips to help and encourage people to save. The topics that she discusses … Continue reading →

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Keeping Good Records Reduces Stress at Tax Time

Posted on April 10, 2022 by FCA Admin

Although most people won’t be filing their tax returns for several months, the dog days of summer are actually a great time to start planning for the tax filing season by ensuring your records are organized.  Whether you are an … Continue reading →

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Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Posted on December 5, 2021 by FCA Admin

Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Many taxpayers will receive this correspondence during the late summer and fall. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about IRS notices – just in case one … Continue reading →

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Yet another great way to save.

Posted on August 6, 2021 by FCA Admin

  If you are like most people, saving money can be a bit challenging.  Well how about splitting your direct deposit check amongst several bank accounts.   The month of May is National Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month.  This is … Continue reading →

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