E-CPA Newsletter - October, 2011

Organizing Your Finances After Your Spouse Dies
Dealing with personal finances can be extremely difficult following the death of a spouse, especially if your spouse handled the family's financial matters. While organizing your finances won't ease the pain of losing a loved one, it's an important step in rebuilding your life. Here are some guidelines from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA).
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Save Money this Winter by Cutting Your Home Heating Bills
The leaves are falling and so is the temperature. Ready to break out your flannel pajamas? While bundling up is a great idea when the temperatures dip, you can take some steps to winterize your home that will not only keep you warm, but also save you some money on your heating bills.
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Tips for Saving Money on the First Year of College
Everyone knows that college tuition and fees are very expensive, but what about the many other costs associated with higher education? Parents of freshmen are often very surprised by the price of books, travel, dorm accessories and other college necessities. In fact, this year parents are expected to spend an average of more than $800 on purchases that include clothes, electronics, dorm furnishings and food, according to the National Retail Federation. The New Jersey Society of CPAs offers these savings tips on college expenses.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15518

Go Green, Save Green
You may never have thought of yourself as the environmentally friendly type, but what if going green meant saving cash? Don't worry, you don't have to live in a sod house and compost while wearing knee-high rubber boots to impact your budget's bottom line. There are many simple ways to make changes, save money and help the environment at the same time say personal financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA). Small changes can add up to big savings. Here are several ways to get started now.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?SID=15521