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Posts in category "Personal Finance"

Matt Sapaula on WCIU's You and Me This Morning Talking Tax Tips and Networking

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By Matt Sapaula,
April 10, 2012 at 3:05 pm
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Last Minute Tax Tips and Business Mixer in Oakbrook

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If you haven’t done so already, here’s some last minute tax tips I shared this morning on WCIU’s “You and Me This Morning Show” to help you file your income tax return before Tax Day on April 16th, 2012! 1. File an Extension if You Need More Time - Form 4868 Provides for 6-month extension... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Personal Finance in a Changing Economy: Don't Be a Fool

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Do you know one of the greatest manuals I use to help gain insight into making Money Smart decisions?  When it comes to managing money, discerning on what opportunities to take advantage of and people to surround myself with, there is no greater book to help me than the book of Proverbs... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 2, 2012 at 8:25 am
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Getting in Top Financial Fitness

Getting in Top Financial Fitness
Podcast Powered By Podbean PODCAST from “Outside the Ring with David Diaz“ Are you still backed up on the ropes, fighting for your financial life?  Has this battle with money got you worn out?  Well, it’s time to shake it all off, turn it around and get in top financial fitness.  ON YOUR FEET! What... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
January 25, 2012 at 4:23 pm
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Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
Just like most people are headed to the gyms at the beginning of the New Year’s resolution wanting to hire a personal trainer to get them in the best physical shape, some are wondering how they can get in the best financial shape as well. The same way you are frustrated with diet and exercise... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
January 15, 2012 at 3:15 pm
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3 Things I Taught My Teenage Son When He Got His First Paycheck

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Do you remember those days of your first job?  No bills, no stress and all the things you look forward to buying without having to ask mom and dad for money? Empowering, eh? Oh joy. (BTW, as I was writing this onboard a Metra train with my twins, they told me to indent my paragraphs. ... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
January 9, 2012 at 1:43 pm
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#1 Investment You Can Make In Any Season

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What is one of the most profound things you can do before you decide to invest your hard earned money and precious time in anything?  There are no shortcuts to success.  There is no fast path to getting what you want without regret and heartache along the way. The biggest thing you can do is... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm
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Don't Run Your Personal Finances Like the Government

Are you looking for a great model to follow when planning your personal finances and household budget?  Well, don’t follow your favorite uncle and cousin.  The US Government AND “cousin” Illinois are terrible at leading the way with how their own financial affairs are managed. While sitting in St. Maarten this past week uploading photos... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 9, 2011 at 1:45 pm
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How to Make Sure You are Financially Healthy

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After all the holiday festivities going on, especially all the EATING during this season, I was joking with friends about keeping a healthy balance with diet and exercise so they don’t have “get back in shape” topping another list New Year’s resolutions. Then someone had to ask a question about being “Money Smart” in their... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 2, 2011 at 12:14 pm
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How a Debt Crisis Affects Your Retirement

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Have you wondered how the government’s poor stewardship of our taxes may affect your future income and financial stability in retirement?  What about the European debt crisis affecting us here in the United States? As if times today weren’t hard enough, this issue affects both young, old and everyone in between.  All need to be... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
November 25, 2011 at 11:19 am
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