Taxes
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How To Save On Your Taxes
February 19, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance, Savings, Seasonal, Taxes
Are you kicking yourself for how you handled last year’s taxes? You can feel better about next year by learning a little bit about tax savings now. Consider Donations Not only is donating to charity a great way to give back to the community, but it is also a smart way to have a tax write-off. It needs to be a charity that is recognized by the IRS in order to do this. This will require some organization on your part over the course of a year. You will be required to have written
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7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Tax Refund
April 23, 2018
Categories: Taxes
So you’ve either gotten, or are about to receive, your long awaited refund. There’s quite a buzz of excitement as many Americans decide what types of things they are going to buy with their extra cash. But if you are looking to do something different with your money this year, we have come up with some great ways for you to not spend away your money, but to get the very most out of it! Establish a Savings Account We’re sure you’re not surprised with us
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7 Financial Goals to Make 2017 a Success
January 11, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Community Banking, General, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Savings, Taxes
Bank of Louisiana challenges you to make 2017 the year of financial prosperity. Complete with an emergency fund, sound credit, and a monthly budget, you can conquer any fiscal goal so long as you keep moving towards it. To optimize your money management potential, we recommend these seven goals: Check Your Credit Score. There are many websites available which allow you to view your current credit score across the three reporting bureaus. However, the only federally authorized FREE
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5 Things to Have a Successful New Year
December 28, 2016
Categories: Community Banking, Investing, Retirement, Savings, Taxes
Want to kick off the New Year with a bang? There’s no better way to help yourself succeed in 2017, than by mastering your money management! Bank of Louisiana offers these trusted tips to help you come January: Set-up an Emergency Fund. Before you start any type of a savings plan, ensure it’s protected with an emergency fund. This ensures that if an unexpected expense arrives, you have the money to cover it without having to dip into your hard earned savings. Experts
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