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How do I get out of IRS tax?
Hi there, You can't get out of it, but there are options. Here's a post on this issue: http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/what-to-do-if-you-cant-afford-to-pay-your-taxes/
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AldenWicker
February 7
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How to start investing?!
Hi Jooley6401, I highly recommend you take LearnVest's free Start Investing Bootcamp. It will answer all your novice investor questions! http://www.learnvest.com/bootcamps/start-investing/ Alden
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AldenWicker
February 4
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Bonus Allocation
Hey there, you might find this article useful: http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/what-to-do-with-your-year-end-bonus-187/
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AldenWicker
January 18
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IRA or 401(k) without match?
Hey "Dallas"! I think this article will answer your question quite nicely: http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/retirement-101-everything-you-need-to-know/ Just click the button that applies to you, "single" or "marrie…
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AldenWicker
November 2012
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manual entry of daily transactions
Hi Debbie, Alden from LearnVest here. Yes, we do have a way of entering cash transactions manually! Just go into your Financial Inbox and click on the "Add Cash" button on the right hand side of the page. In the pop up that appears, fi…
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AldenWicker
September 2012
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Save while in College
Check out this thread--it has everything you need: http://www.learnvest.com/discussions/discussion/221/getting-through-college-debt-free#Item_8
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AldenWicker
August 2012
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Getting Through College Debt-Free
Hi there, I put this topic to LearnVest's Facebook fans. Here's what they had to say: Laila Khalili: This young woman probably already got this advice but here are my two cents! Save your money! Starting now! You can easily save $1…
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AldenWicker
August 2012
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Question re: Emergency Funds
Hi all, This is Alden, the assistant editor at LearnVest. We actually recommend you save six to nine months of your take-home pay--that's your pay after taxes and retirement have been withheld and what is deposited in your account each pay …
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AldenWicker
August 2012
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Hi Learnvest community! Any car buying tips?!
Hi Christina, This is Alden, the LV social media coordinator. Nice to see you again! I've found some LearnVest articles on car buying for you: http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/credit-karma-answers-should-i-pay-cash-for-my-car-o…
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AldenWicker
July 2012
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Marrying into the military o_O
Hi ladies! Social media coordinator Alden here. I decided to ask our Facebook fans advice for a new military bride. Here's what they said: Army Spouse Magazine: Congrats. Whatever you do, accept all that the military has to offer spouses.…
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AldenWicker
July 2012
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401k for SAHMs?
Hi Adraa, LearnVest actually has a story that addresses this, along with other money concerns for new and potential SAHMs: http://www.learnvest.com/2012/06/7-things-every-mom-should-know-before-she-quits-her-job/ Hope this helps! Alden
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AldenWicker
June 2012
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Car-free to save money?
Hi making_it_work, I threw your question up on Facebook and got some great answers! Here you go: Nikki Kingery: In Cali I was car-free for my whole life... then I moved to Ohio a few years ago and there is absolutely no way I can be car-free…
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AldenWicker
June 2012
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Car-free to save money?
Have you considered getting a bike? Any trips less than three miles are totally doable, and longer trips you can work up to. You'll get more (free) exercise, and studies show that people who ride bikes to work are also more productive and take …
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AldenWicker
June 2012
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About the Site
This is a great question, and it is really important to always make sure that any site you use for your finances is completely secure. We are 100% committed to making sure LearnVest is fully secure, which is why we follow bank-level security proc…
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AldenWicker
June 2012
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when the are we/aren't we sharing money gets murky
Hi modgirl, That sounds tough! We spoke to our planners here on staff, and they said you could consider a cohabitation agreement to formalize your financial responsibilities and commitments with your boyfriend if you're living with him. He…
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AldenWicker
May 2012
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Rebuilding Credit
Hi Wenosaurus, We have a great article on this subject from Credit Karma. Have you considered a secured credit card? http://www.learnvest.com/2011/04/rough-credit-history-get-a-secured-credit-card/ Hope that helps! Alden Assistant Editor and Soc…
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AldenWicker
May 2012
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Split Expenses
Hi Ladies, Social Media Coordinator Alden here! We actually have a hide account feature in the Account Center. To hide an account, simply find the joint checking account listed on the left, and click on the grey pencil icon. You'll see an o…
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AldenWicker
May 2012
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Bill Tracking
Hi Connie, This is Social Media Coordinator Alden. We actually have a hide account feature in the Account Center. To hide an account, simply find the joint checking account listed on the left, and click on the grey pencil icon. You'll see an …
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AldenWicker
May 2012
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budget plan help!
Hi Maria, Sorry to hear about your problem. If you email feedback@learnvest.com, they'll help you out right away! Thanks, Alden
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May 2012
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