Friday Flight - Last Minute Tax Tips, New Job Fever, & A Food Waste Fix #813
Apr 12, 2024
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On this episode, they discuss last minute tax tips, new job fever, future jobs, neobanks, car wrap scams, appliance repair, cashierless stores, 'use by' dates, and internet nutrition labels. They also offer tips on reducing cell phone bills and finding the best credit card.
Select a certified financial planner who acts in your best interest for impactful financial guidance.
Reduce food waste by implementing 'best if used by' and 'use by' labels on groceries for optimal freshness.
Deep dives
Shopping for Financial Advisors
When seeking a financial advisor, consider certified financial planner professionals who act in your best interest. Choosing the right advisor can greatly impact your financial future, making it essential to find a CFP you trust. Visit let's make a plan dot org to connect with a CFP professional.
Income Boosting Ideas
Explore ways to boost your income, such as starting a side business like Holla discussed or diving into real estate investment with advice from local realtor Alan. Additionally, consider renting out your space on Airbnb to earn extra income while traveling.
Last Minute Tax Tips
As tax season approaches, consider last-minute tips for filing your taxes, including potential extensions if needed. Utilize online tax services like Cash App Taxes and Free Tax USA for a DIY approach, but consider hiring a professional for complex situations to avoid penalties.
Reducing Food Waste
Over one-third of groceries go to waste due to expiration dates causing unnecessary discard of usable food. To combat this, consider the proposed idea of using two labels on food items: a "best if used by" for optimal freshness and a clear "use by" date to indicate when the item is no longer consumable.
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: last minute tax tips, more money vs more time, new job fever, jobs of tomorrow, beware of the neobanks, car wrap scams, repair or replace that appliance, less cashierless stores, fewer discount stores, ‘use by’ dates, & nutrition labels for the internet.
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