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9 States With No Income Tax

The benefit of moving to a state with no income tax is pretty straightforward: you don’t have to pay state income taxes on money you earn. Currently, seven states—Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming—don’t levy income taxes on individuals. Two others (New Hampshire and Washington) impose taxes only on certain types of income.

Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes

Whether you file your tax return using tax software or work with a professional, a tax prep checklist can keep you organized and help reduce stress when it’s time to do your taxes.

Here’s a roundup of the tax documents and information you’ll need.

What Documents Do I Need to File Taxes?

Before you start working on your return, review the tax prep checklist below. And remember, if you’re married and filing a joint return with your spouse, you’ll need all of the following information for them a

Tax Season 2022: Who Needs To File A Tax Return?

Each year, the IRS processes roughly 150 million individual tax returns. Yours may be one of them—if you have to file a tax return.

How To Handle Taxes If You Received Unemployment Benefits In 2021

Unemployment benefits can be a financial lifeline when you lose a job, but you should know that the IRS considers them taxable income.

Here Are The New Travel Restrictions For Americans Traveling To Europe

Americans can still travel to European countries, although each country makes its own decisions about who can enter and what precautions are required to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Mortgage Payoff Calculator

Understanding the true cost of a home loan is especially important since most Americans don’t have adequate retirement savings. That’s why paying off your mortgage—a significant milestone—may be more important than you might realize in the quest for financial security.

Women-Owned Business: Ashley Mason, CEO of Dash of Social

The Blueprint chatted with Ashley Mason, founder and CEO of Dash of Social, to discuss how she became an entrepreneur and her advice to other young female founders.

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8 Home Business Ideas You Can Start This Year

One positive thing 2020 brought us was the increase in home-based business opportunities. With remote working opportunities rising, more people are realizing that they have the resources and ability to do their jobs from home.

Here are some of our favorite home business ideas to pursue this year.

The Ultimate Video Marketing Guide: 7 Steps to Instantly Boost Engagement

Video marketing is an important player in any marketing plan, but you should have a solid understanding of it and a strategic plan to implement.

8 Benefits of Becoming an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is hard work; not everyone is cut out for this type of job, but there are some benefits. Here are eight best perks of becoming an entrepreneur.

Back Up Your WordPress Site: A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the internet’s most widely used CMS software is WordPress, which means there are plenty of questions about how to use it, especially when it comes to data backup. Backups are an integral part of website maintenance because they protect precious data, and WordPress has plenty of avenues to back up files.

In the name of staying safe rather than sorry, file backups within your site builder essentially preserve your data, files, media, and content at various points in time.

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7 Top Retail Innovation Trends to Watch in 2022

Thanks to some exciting retail trends and innovations, standing out in the retail world and positioning yourself for long-term success can take many different forms.

7 Founders Get Real On Making The Right Moves

Anyone that has been in a position that requires managing others or running a business can tell you that if there's one thing that will never go away, it's challenges. They show up when you least expect them bringing uncertainty to your career, testing your abilities (and your patience), but more importantly challenges help you grow.

The Best Content Calendar Template to Use in 2022

Content is king, but that’s only true of compelling content. Using a content calendar lends a strategic approach to your content marketing and increases consistency, credibility, and conversions.

How to Build an E-Commerce Website From Scratch: A Guide

Creating an online store doesn’t have to be overly complicated or time-consuming. Follow these six steps to build a terrific e-commerce site from scratch.

5 Best Website Builders for Small Businesses in 2022

When building a website for your business, the right site builder can make all the difference. From ease of use to features and affordability, these are our top choices for the best website builders.

Wix 101: A Wix Tutorial for Small Business Owners

When it’s time to build your site with Wix, it may seem a little bit scary. However, Wix is well-known for being user-friendly, meaning you can breathe easy.

From creating and promoting your personal brand to marketing yourself, to building up an online e-commerce powerhouse, this tutorial walks you through how to use Wix and build your perfect site with ease.

How to use Wix for your small business’ CMS

From step one of getting started with Wix until you’re ready to click “publish,” this guid

The Ultimate Thank You Page Checklist: 8 Ideas to Boost ROI

While an often overlooked tool, the Thank You page can actually be one of your site’s most valuable assets in the whole sales funnel. There is no one right way to turn your Thank You page into conversion gold, but there are a variety of avenues you can take to boost that ROI, and we’re going to cover them in this post.

10 Best Content Management Systems for 2022

Whether you're strictly managing content or wearing multiple marketing hats, you'll need good content management system software. With the right CMS, you can not only publish pieces but also create a user-friendly experience and manage the lifecycle of your audience. Each CMS is different, but each also brings something uniquely specialized to your requirements.

Decorating Your Apartment With Easy, Vintage Touches

Nostalgia washes over us in the best of waves. And who among us hasn’t sighed with envy over an art deco art piece in a 1930s film? Or envied a cute kitchen of the ‘50s? But incorporating a retro aesthetic into your apartment doesn’t have to be a big overhaul – or even a permanent design commitment. You can add some easy and utterly chic vintage vibes with minimal effort.

You don’t have to suddenly turn your entire apartment into a shrine to the past. Keep it simple and manageable by focusing a

Top Ways to Add Color to a Room Without Painting

It’s a tale as old as time – you need to spruce up a room (or even your whole rental), but the idea of painting is difficult, expensive, time-consuming and, well, just a little permanent....

Get Your Business Online: How to Take Your Offline Business into Ecommerce - Selz

If you ever toy with the idea of taking your offline business online, here’s a handy guide to launch your e-commerce store like a well-oiled machine.

How to Sell Online: Advice From 7 Entrepreneurs

We reached out to seven entrepreneurs–from eCommerce owners to coaches and people that offer services–that have been through the trenches and back to take a look at how to sell online and be successful at it.

5 Online Store Advertising Ideas to Skyrocket Your Sales Today - Selz

In this article, we’re going to be looking at some of the ways to get the edge over the competition and ensure that you shout the loudest of them all. And, more importantly, get sales!

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