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February 10, 2016

The Benefits of Saving During Tax Time! (Part Two)

As mentioned in part one of this series, using your tax refund wisely by saving at least a portion can make a truly positive impact on your financial life!  After understanding the benefits of saving during tax time, it is important to also review the various mechanisms that will help you to do so.  If […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Lauren Jones, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Human Sciences

Categories: Money
Tags: 8888 tax form, healthy finances, saving, tax time

February 3, 2016

The Benefits of Saving During Tax Time! (Part One)

It’s tax time again, and for those of us that receive a little windfall income in the form of either a tax refund or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), this can be an exciting time to focus on saving.  In fact, of those Americans who will file a tax return this year, about 75 percent […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Lauren Jones, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Human Sciences

Categories: Money
Tags: healthy finances, saving, tax prep

February 5, 2013

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Have you ever thought about your spending purchases from an ethical standpoint? I’m sure you’ve noticed the “Buy American” bumper sticker on the back of some people’s cars, but for the most part not too many people give daily consideration to where and how the products they buy are made. With us being a cog […]

Categories: Money
Tags: bangladesh, environment, ethical consumption, healthy finances, recycling

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