Tax Code Changes 2019

Tax Code Changes 2019
Tax Code Changes 2019

The tax code gets a bit of an overhaul each year, and with the changes, it can get confusing. No worries, though; we’ll walk you through everything you need to know for 2019.   

Most amendments to the tax code will only begin to affect taxpayers in April 2019. However, some of the changes can impact the financial choices you

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Tax Scams 2019

Tax Scams 2019
Tax Scams 2019

Each year, the IRS publishes the “Dirty Dozen,” a list of 12 scams that are rampant during that year’s tax season. 
This year, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers to be extra vigilant because of a 60% increase in email phishing scams over the past year. This is particularly disheartening, since it comes on the heels of a steady decline in phishing scams over

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Should I Sign Up For Budget Billing?

Should I Sign Up For Budget Billing
Should I Sign Up For Budget Billing?

Q: My steep utility bills in the winter and summer months always throw my budget for a loop. Should I sign up for budget billing? 

A: Budget billing can simplify your utility payments by making each month the same fixed amount, but it’s important to

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7 Ways To De-Stress For Less!

7 Ways To De-Stress For Less!
7 Ways To De-Stress For Less!

Winter doldrums got you down? The empty calendar making you feel blue? Don’t pull out your wallet for some “retail therapy” just yet! 

Right now is the time of year when the blues hit the hardest, so many people turn to their favorite foods, a round of shopping or some other costly means of escape. However,

Category: Financial Wellness
Tags: Destress, ideas, tips, list

5 Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid

5 Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid
5 Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid
  1. Faulty Math – A small miscalculation can throw off all your numbers and get you into trouble with the IRS.
  2. Name Changes and Misspellings – If you’ve recently changed your legal name, let the Social Security Administration know.
  3. Omitting
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All You Need to Know about Facebook’s Latest Bug

All You Need to Know about Facebook’s Latest Bug
All You Need to Know about Facebook’s Latest Bug

With its wide range of features, easy-to-use interface and streamlined access, Facebook is the darling of the social media age. It helps people stay connected with family and friends, allows new relationships to blossom and creates a culture of community for new

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Deposit Checks With The DVFCU App

Category: Credit Union News
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2019 Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship Applications Are Now Available

2019 Scholarship Applications Are Now Available
2019 Scholarship Applications Are Now Available

Applications for the the 2019 Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship are now available! Pick one up at any Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union branch, or in

Category: Credit Union News
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7 Reasons Not To Skip A Home Inspection

7 Reasons Not To Skip A Home Inspection
7 Reasons Not To Skip A Home Inspection

Shopping for a new home can be an exciting blur of listings, neighborhood scouting and open houses. There’s so much to consider! You want a house in the perfect neighborhood with that gorgeous kitchen and great yard, all within your budget. 

And then, it all finally comes together

Category: Home Ownership
Tags: home, mortgage, inspection

The Ultimate Guide To Your First Apartment

The Ultimate Guide To Your First Apartment
The Ultimate Guide To Your First Apartment

If you’re in the market for your first apartment, you may be feeling a little lost—and more than a little overwhelmed. How do you get started? What should you be looking for in an apartment? How do you check out a building? 

So many questions, and we’ve got answers! Let

Category: Budgeting
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