Category Archive: Finance

May
19

Advice for new grads: Learn to cook

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Even though I don’t have children, I think my age qualifies me to give some money advice to new graduates. Yes, I think they should save money and stay out of debt, but I also think they should learn to cook. You can find the rest of my advice at Living …

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Apr
16

Free Tax Filing & Help

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Some free services and assistance are available for filing federal income taxes or extensions, which are due April 17.  IRS Free File — available online from the federal government, includes filing extensions My Free Taxes  —    free taxing filing for families and individuals with income less than $57,000 H&R Block  — …

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Feb
11

Homestead deadline is March 1

If you bought a home in 2011, make sure you meet the March 1 deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions. File out an application and take …

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Jan
09

Tax Filing Deals

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Some deals and free assistance are available to folks working on their income taxes. Income tax assistance is offered at several Broward libraries, including Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale January 27 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other Fridays For simple tax situations, participating H&R Block offices file 1040-EZ forms free

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Sep
09

Free Job & Services Fair

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In addition to an opportunity to network and  present resumes to various businesses, the free job fairincludes free workshops on such topics as resumes and networking. Employers from many different types of businesses are participating in the event. The fair is is September 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broward College North Campus Omni Building …

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Apr
05

Free tax help from H&R Block

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This deal has been extended: Through April 15, you can bring your information to H&R Block offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and get your federal 1040EZ prepared free — a $39 value. You can take advantage of this deal if you’re either single or married and filing a joint return and …

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Apr
04

File EZ tax returns free with Turbo Tax

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For those using 1040 EZ forms with simplified taxes, Turbo Tax is offering a free edition online at its website. The program asks easy questions, then puts your answers straight into the right forms and helps you get the biggest possible refund by finding every credit and deduction you deserve. For more information, visit …

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Mar
23

Free tax advice from H&R Block

If you haven’t finished your taxes yet,  now’s a good time to pull together your receipts and figure out what questions you have. Once you know what you need help with, you can get your questions answered free from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. You can get answers several ways: Phone …

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Nov
01

Free Workshops on Holiday Finances

The Library at Nova Southeastern University in Davie is hosting two free workshops about personal finances related to the holidays. The workshops  feature  advice about budgeting and saving money from university professors in the finance and taxation fields. Register on this website or by calling 954-262-5477. The workshops, Sound Financial Advice to Survive the Holidays, are Tuesday, …

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Sep
14

Public Assistance Workshop At Library

Residents interested in applying for financial aid through public assistance programs are welcome to attend free workshops. The  ”How To Apply For Public Assistance” workshops feature information about food stamps, Medicaid and other programs. The workshops are at the Broward County Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. They are  6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, …

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