Savant Blog
Savant offers perspective on a variety of topics. Entries range from current events to timeless insights in the world of finance and investments.
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Feb
February 14, 2019
Tax season. Those two words can launch a wide range of emotions, largely dependent on whether you will receive a refund or owe money to the IRS and/or your state when your tax return is filed.
If you are a working parent, gathering documents and filing your income tax return is probably just one more thing added to an already busy schedule.
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01
Feb
February 01, 2019
As of Jan. 28, 2019, the IRS has started to accept 2018 tax returns. Most taxpayers are watching for their W-2s, 1099s, and other tax related documents to arrive in the mail and are starting to wonder what the new tax law changes will mean when their return is all said and done.
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Jan
January 29, 2019
If you split your time between an Illinois residence and a Florida residence one common question is, “Can I change my residency to Florida to avoid Illinois state income tax?” The common answer is, it depends.
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11
Jan
January 11, 2019
At the beginning of every new year, there are many opportunities to reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead. Whether or not you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past, consider making at least one this year: Resolve to create a budget and stick to it.
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11
Jan
January 11, 2019
Good money management skills are not something you are born with; rather, they are acquired over a lifetime of successes and failures. Giving your children a weekly allowance is a great way to give them experience with money and get them on the path to successful money management as an adult.
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