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What software do you use for Personal Finance? Do you use a program to do your taxes? Do you keep track of your budget on your phone with an app, or on your PC with software? We’ll tell you some options and we want to hear what works for you.What to consider when looking at softwareWhat are examplesIRS newsBudgeting softwareWhat to lookout forhttps://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/best-tax-softwarehttps://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-freehttps://www.irs.gov/newsroom/national-taxpayer-advocate-delivers-annual-report-to-congress-focuses-on-taxpayer-impact-of-processing-and-refund-delayshttps://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0553https://www.techradar.com/best/best-personal-finance-softwarehttps://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-personal-finance-serviceshttps://www.thebalance.com/best-personal-finance-software-4171938https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/04/what-tax-preparation-software-looked-like-in-1991/274985/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TurboTaxhttps://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance/best-budgeting-software/https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/best-personal-finance-software-apps

New Year means a new start for good habits. Let’s talk about your money plans for 2022. What are your savings goals? Your retirement contribution goals? Do you have a budget to help you achieve these goals?NewsIf you receive extra moneyNew financial contribution limitsLook over last year's financial planBudgetIs eating out “eating” into your ability to save? By planning meals to eat at home or bring from home, you might be able to put more money towards savings or retirement.Apple TV plus, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Hulu, Discovery Plus. Do you pay for each of these? Some of these? What could you do without to save money each month?Do you still need life insurance now? Is your car over insured? Is your homeowner’s insurance at the correct amount? Take some time to check over your insurance to see if you can save yourself some money.Podcast just on budgeting. Look for that from September 17th of 2019.http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-budgetsCalls:who are these suggestions forreturning item bought on credit cardtax advantage of giftslong term carelife insurance

Money Talks wants to help you today to Prepare Before the Storm. That “storm” might be weather, economic, or family issues. We’ve got some websites and some suggestions.New Perspectives blog posts: https://newper.blogspot.com/Financial Resilience And Mutual AidSaturday, February 20, 2021On Preparedness Friday, February 19, 2021In the News:PPP loans expandedJob losses going downSuez Canal ship stuckNon-fungible tokensEmergencies savings for loss of income, vehicle replacement, medical careResilient BudgetsWhere to keep fundsEmergency Financial First Aid Kit https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_emergency-financial-first-aid-toolkit.pdfBe Prepared For A Financial Emergencyhttps://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-01/ready_financial-emergency_info-sheet.pdfCalls:start saving early - be a part of your communityCommunity Emergency Response Team https://www.ready.gov/cert