The other weekend I was at a neighborhood oyster roast. They were some of the best oysters I’ve eaten in a while. In between shucking, the discussion turned to taxes. I was really surprised at how many of my neighbors were well on their way to completing their own taxes. Hmmm, I thought, working on my [...]
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Will you be a CU Valentine?
One thing #ToughtalkingTroy knows for sure…when a member loves his credit union, he loves ‘em for life. #BTDNOW. Over what will soon become a 20-year career working with credit unions, TTT has witnessed many first hand experiences of this type of love and affection. What makes this heart-felt connection real? Could it be as simple as the fact [...]
Make it a bank-free day, or what?
#ToughtalkingTroy just read in the February 2012 Consumer Report that consumers will continue to feel the pain of fee hikes at most commercial banks. #BTDNOW. The report indicates that fee hikes and tougher account requirements are very likely to continue. “For example, some banks, including PNC and US Bank, are now charging a $25 fee to [...]
What are you going to do with your refund?
I’ve seen a lot of comments on Facebook about my friends getting their tax refunds or how they can’t wait to get their tax refund soon! A refund is always great! I don’t think anyone enjoys having to write the IRS a check! Some people have plans to pay off a credit card, place it [...]
Turbo Tax vs. CPA
I’m a Turbo Tax fan for sure, but due to all the changes in my family’s life in 2011, I’ll be visiting a tax professional this year. It’s always nice to have options and everyone’s situation is different. For those of us who just want the Life Simplified way of doing taxes–online, by yourself, inexpensive [...]
February is packed…
February is packed full of great FREE seminars! We have two great topics going on this month. One is on IRA’s and one is about money management. Two great, timely topics. We have these seminars going on at several different locations at different times, so simply pick what works best for you and we hope to see [...]
- Too Tired to Go the Extra Mile? How About Just an Extra Step?
- See You at SEWE!
- Turbo Tax vs. CPA
- What are you going to do with your refund?
- Will you be a CU Valentine?
