by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFATax season is here! Time to panic over lost receipts, missing information on cost bases for stocks, and 1099s that won’t ever show up; or, time to spend an afternoon with your CPA; or, click a few buttons on your computer keyboard? It all...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 16, 2015 | Blog, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThere are tax breaks for parents and children; you just have to constantly keep up with the tax changes. Here are a few ways you can save on taxes.Take advantage of tax credits – You may be able to claim the $1,000 Child tax credit for each...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAYou only have a few weeks left to take the bite out of your annual taxes. Here are some tax strategies that you can put into effect before the end of the year, saving money when it comes time to file your annual tax return.Time capital...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 6, 2011 | Blog, Budgeting, Taxes
by Manisha Thakor Can focusing on your health help you to pay less in taxes? If your employer offers a healthcare flexible spending account (“FSA”) and you elect to participate, the answer is yes!Toward the end of the year I am frequently asked about...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jul 21, 2009 | Blog, Budgeting, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI do not make it a habit to eavesdrop, but the girls at the table next to me at the smoothie bar this morning were so loud and animated, there was no way around it. They were all international students, pushing the benefits of babysitting...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 27, 2009 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAMy friend, who would normally never talk to anyone about money, invited me over for dinner last weekend to discuss her financial situation. Her husband’s salary dropped significantly and they’re struggling to survive on her...
