December 2010 Accounting Newsletter

1. ANNUAL FINANCIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE COMING IN JANUARY
The annual "Do It Herself: A Journey to Financial Freedom" conference for women is being held on Saturday, January 29, at Caldwell College. Conference topics include Investing, Organizing Financial Records, Estate Planning, Budgeting, Smart Debt Management and more.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/resources/event.cfm?eventid=81

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2. SMART WAYS TO SAVE MONEY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are a joyous – and potentially expensive – time of year. However, gift giving doesn’t have to empty your wallet if you follow these simple tips. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=15155

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3. SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT
In October, the Social Security Administration announced that there will be no cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries in 2011. What can distressed retirees do to maximize or compensate for stagnant Social Security checks? A New Jersey CPA shares his insights in the latest NJSCPA financial literacy podcast.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15161

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4. TRIM YOUR TAXES BEFORE YOU DECK THE HALLS
April 15 seems so far away when you're pulling the holiday decorations out of storage. But doing some quick planning now could potentially lower your tax bill and give you something to be extra thankful for next spring. http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15154

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5. REMINDER: 2011 FINANCIAL FITNESS CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
The New Jersey Society of CPAs is offering its 2011 Financial Fitness Calendar. This FREE calendar is an easy-to-follow resource guide, complete with handy tips and tools for improving your financial health. Request your free copy today! http://www.moneymattersnj.com/resources/calendar.cfm