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February 2017

Beyond just an Allowance: How to Engage your Young Kids in Learning about Money from a Young Age

Submitted by Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors on February 27th, 2017

Think back to those early days in life when it seemed like everything in the candy aisle was free if you begged your parents hard enough. Not a fleeting thought was given to the expenses of a vacation or the copay costs at the doctor. There’s something beautifully unburdened in the way which children experience the world: recklessly present and innocently ambivalent.

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Charitable donations can mean big tax deduction—unless you donated to a fraud

Submitted by Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors on February 20th, 2017

Donations to charities are a win-win when it comes to filing taxes. You can feel good about helping a cause you care about as well as write off the donations to “qualified organizations” on your taxes at totals up to “50 percent of your adjusted gross income,” according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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6 Tips for a Cheap Valentine’s Date

Submitted by Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors on February 13th, 2017

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day can be cheap, hooray for you!

Right after New Year’s the red, pink, and white move in to the shopping aisles to serve as a perpetual reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming.

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Making Money in Real Estate: Pitfalls to Prepare For

Submitted by Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors on February 13th, 2017

Ask anyone and even if they don’t know a thing about investing they’ll say, “oh, real estate is a great investment!” Well, it can be if you approach it in a smart way that works for you and your financial situation.

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Cyber Thieves Stepping up Phishing Attacks

Submitted by Durbin Bennett Tax Advisors on February 10th, 2017

Based on the latest statistics, identity thieves and cyber-fraudsters are stopping at nothing in their pursuit of your sensitive information and your money. According to Anti-Phishing Working Group inc., phishing attacks are increasing at an alarming rate with as many as 6 million occurring in the first quarter of 2016. That is a 786 percent increase over the prior year.

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