Financial Articles & Advice

The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) develops monthly Money Management articles to provide financial advice and information for individuals and small businesses. Topics include personal finance, retirement and estate planning, saving for college, investments, running a small business, income taxes and more.

Virginia news media and VSCPA members are granted reprint permission. Please feel free to download the articles and tailor to suit your needs. We simply ask that you acknowledge the VSCPA as the source.

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Recent Financial Articles

 

Legal Documents You Need to Have
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Take Advantage of College Tax Breaks
November 9, 2008

Five Steps to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
November 2, 2008

Ideas for Cutting Your Heating Bills
October 26, 2008

A Death in the Family: Being Prepared Financially
October 19, 2008

Preparing Financially for a Disaster
October 12, 2008

Don’t Be a Victim of Consumer Fraud
October 5, 2008

Creating Your Small Business Exit Strategy
September 28, 2008

Entering the International Markets
September 21, 2008

Choices for Financing Your New Business
September 14, 2008

Common Challenges for Family Businesses
September 7, 2008

Writing a Plan for a Successful Business
August 31, 2008

How Long Should You Retain Financial Records?
August 24, 2008

Understanding Mutual Funds
August 17, 2008

When Should You Begin Taking Social Security Payments?
August 10, 2008

How to Protect Your Financial Privacy
August 3, 2008

What You Need to Know About Your Spouse's Finances
July 27, 2008

Reverse Mortgages: The Pros and Cons of Cashing In
July 24, 2008

Smart Steps to Repair Your Credit Score
July 20, 2008

Is your Credit Score Costing You Money?
July 13, 2008

Smart Tips for Getting a Raise
July 6, 2008

Tackling Money Concerns in Remarriage
June 29, 2008

Avoid Money Mishaps When Children Move Back Home
June 22, 2008

Finances for Two: Newlyweds and Money
June 15, 2008

Money-Wise Advice for New Grads
June 8, 2008

Don't Get Swamped by Student Loan Debt
June 1, 2008

Don't Let Your Teen Get Caught in a Credit Crunch
May 25, 2008

Teaching Children Money Smarts
May 18, 2008

Planning an Affordable Family Vacation
May 11, 2008

How to Avoid Scams When Searching for Scholarships
May 4, 2008

Protecting Your Child Against Identity Theft
April 27, 2008

Smart Tips for Managing Your Debt
April 20, 2008

Five Ways to Save on Energy Costs
April 13, 2008

Medical Identity Theft: Don't Be a Victim
April 6, 2008

Savvy Steps in Shopping for a Mortgage
March 30, 2008

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
March 23, 2008

Tax Tips for Members of the Military
March 16, 2008

Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
March 9, 2008

Answers to Frequently Asked Tax Season Questions
March 2, 2008

Financial Advice for the "Sandwich Generation"
February 24, 2008

Five Signs Your Finances Are In Trouble
February 17, 2008

Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans
February 10, 2008

How to Minimize Your Health Care Costs
February 3, 2008

Tax-Smart Retirement Planning
January 27, 2008

Tax-Deductible Donations: What You Need to Know
January 20, 2008

Keep Your Financial Resolutions This Year
January 13, 2008

Five Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals
January 6, 2008

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