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April 15th – the day everyone’s personal tax return is required to be filed by. Business returns are due March 15th. That gives you about 4 ½ months to get all of your tax information in order. If you follow the advice of the CGS Team, you should be ready for tax time at the […]
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Not quite sure what passive income means? It basically means you are creating consistent cash flow with minimal time and energy. Your full-time job is not passive income because you have to put in the hours to get your paycheck. A second job or driving for Uber is also not considered passive income. In order
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“Your card was declined”. Possibly the most embarrassing set of words a person can hear while out shopping. Whether the decline was your fault or not, it’s never fun to hear that you are unable to afford something. If you aren’t sure why your credit or debit card was declined out of nowhere, a few
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We’ve all been there – struggling with how much to tip and when it’s appropriate not to tip. The standard 15% seems to apply for most dining out experiences, but what about other services? Uber drivers, hair stylists, and the hotel concierge? The CGS Team is sharing some simple gratuity etiquette to follow the next
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It never fails. We start a new year with motivation, inspiration and perspiration. Only to have life catch up with us and zoom by. Another year is ending, and a new one is beginning. If you’re thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in 2018, it’s very likely that something finance related is on the
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The Internal Revenue Service – love ‘em or hate ‘em, they aren’t going anywhere. Actually, who loves the IRS? More like, hate ‘em or hate ‘em more, they aren’t going anywhere! While there’s no getting out of paying your usual taxes, if you happen to get on the bad side of the IRS, you’ll feel
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Have you decided that now is the time you will pay off your debt once and for all? Now, be honest. How many times have you decided that now is the time you will pay off debt once and for all? You may have the best intentions when it comes to paying off your debt,
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As the end of the year approaches, you likely had (or are about to have) open enrollment. Hopefully you’ve taken advantage of some of the pre-tax benefits available to you, like contributing to an FSA or HSA. We shared the perks of an HSA, and now it’s time to share some things you can buy
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Every income, household and budget is different, especially when it comes to the holidays. Some people spend very little on holiday gifts, while others go all out. If you are struggling to come up with a number on what you should spend on the special people in your life, refer to the averages! Numerous studies
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