E-CPA January 2009 Newsletter
February 9, 2009 by Ira Warhaftig
INSIDE 1. WARHAFTIG & ASSOCIATES, CPA Update
2. Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar
3. Conference to Feature Tracy Byrnes of Fox Business News
4. This Month’s Podcast: Keeping Financial Records Organized
5. How to Save on Gasoline Costs
6. Smart Steps to Take If You Are Laid Off
7. What to Do If Your Wallet Is Stolen
8. How to Choose the Best Bank for You
9. Additional Headlines
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1. WARHAFTIG & ASSOCIATES, CPA UPDATE
Welcome to the 2009 Tax Season…appointments can be made at any time by
calling 732-521-3694.
We offer both weeknights and weekend appointments and work around your
schedule. Also, tax returns can be prepared at your home or office if that is
preferred.
Past e-Newsletters can be seen on our blog via our website at
www.warhaftigassociates.com
Also, as the mortgage crisis continues, I have heard a number of people say
that they are having trouble with their current mortgage. To help with this, I am
happy to refer you to Dione LeBlanc who is helping a lot of homeowners “modify”
their mortgages into a better situation.
You can call her at (732) 773-9330 or e-mail her at
dionneleblanc@certifiedmod.com
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2. IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 15th will come up fast…don’t delay in getting your taxes done. Filers who
wait until the last minute usually miss something important that could save
themselves money.
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3. CONFERENCE TO FEATURE TRACY BYRNES OF FOX BUSINESS NEWS
Tracy Byrnes, reporter and financial commentator with FOX
Business News, will be the featured speaker at “Do It
Herself: A Journey to Financial Freedom,” a conference just
for women being held on Saturday, January 24. Conference
topics include Retirement Planning, Home Buying and Mortgage
Tips, Finances of Divorce, Advanced Investing, Tax Tips,
Starting a Business, Setting Up a Budget, and more.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/resources/event.cfm?eventid=45
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4. THIS MONTH’S PODCAST: KEEPING FINANCIAL RECORDS ORGANIZED
It never seems important to keep financial papers
organized – that is, until you need them! Save yourself the
panic by getting the job done now.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=13622
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5. HOW TO SAVE ON GASOLINE COSTS
The cost of fuel may have dropped since its surge last year,
but saving money on gasoline is always a top priority for
consumers. While you may have no control over prices at the
pump, there are steps you can take to be a smarter gas
consumer.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13608
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6. SMART STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU ARE LAID OFF
In a troubled economy, many companies are cutting jobs. Here
are some strategies for keeping your finances in order even
if you lose your job.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=13609
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7. WHAT TO DO IF YOU WALLET IS STOLEN
You check your purse or pocket and discover the worst has
happened – your wallet has been stolen. What should you do
first? Your wallet contains not only your money but also
credit cards, your driver’s license and other
identification. Here’s some advice for if you find yourself
in this situation.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=13610
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8. HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST BANK FOR YOU
When opening a checking or savings account, security and
convenience top the list of must-haves. But how do you know
which bank, savings and loan or other choice is the right
one for you?
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13607
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9. ADDITIONAL HEADLINES
* Seven Ways to Save in 2009 –
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/7-Ways-to-Save-in-2009/
* Retirement Resolutions for the New Year –
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/05/pf/expert/retirement_resolutions.moneymag/index.htm
* Five Ways to Boost a Financial Aid Package –
http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/College-Planning/5-Ways-to-Boost-A-Financial-Aid-Package
E-CPA is a monthly email publication provided by:
Warhaftig & Associates, CPA
64 Hickory Court
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(732) 521-3694
www.WarhaftigAssociates.com
