Kira Botkin
Once per year, married couples have the option to get a short, amicable separation – at least, as far as the IRS is concerned. If you’re married, you have a decision to make when tax time rolls around: Should you file jointly or separately?
Choosing a filing status does not reflect upon your marriage – it’s about making the best decision for your financial situation. Since each method of tax filing has its own set of benefits, you may find that filing separately benefits both you and your spouse more than filing jointly, or the other way around.
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Did you recently move for a new job? If so, you may be able to claim your moving expenses as a tax deduction. After all, the cost to move can be quite high, especially when you factor in labor, the cost of a truck, gas, or hiring a moving company outright. Taking this tax deduction allows you to offset the high cost to move by reducing your tax bill.
If you are an employee and spend your own money on business travel, or are presently searching for work, you may be able to deduct work-related expenses on your taxes. These expenditures can add up greatly over time, but by being aware of which expenses provide tax advantages, you can greatly offset their cost. Knowing which expenses you can deduct under what circumstances can help maximize your refund or reduce the amount of tax you owe. 
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As the Frugal Guinea Pig, I strive to bring you reports on what’s new and exciting in the world of bargains.
Mystery shopping has been around for a while and is a useful market research tool for businesses to assess certain things like customer service, product quality, and adherence to rules or guidelines.
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We all know that the Internet has revolutionized how folks sell their spare stuff for extra income (i.e. 
Have you ever seen advertisements for work as a mystery shopper and wondered if they were legitimate? Have you worked in a store that received reports from mystery shoppers? Did you ever want to know more about your mysterious patrons?