One of the 5 P’s of Life is “Personal Finance” – your money. While money isn’t everything, it helps you achieve the lifestyle you want to live. Every Tuesday, we tweet personal finance tips to help you achieve your financial goals. Click here to follow us on Twitter. Below are some tips we tweeted last month.

Before life becomes hectic again, check your federal tax withholding. 

When planning for retirement, factor in health care expenses are increasing over 5% annually.

Encourage your college student to pay for some of their expenses by pet sitting or dog walking.

Being a couple does not mean all finances have to be merged – find an approach that works for your situation. 

Keep tax returns for at least 3 years – if needed, IRS can provide tax returns from prior years for a fee.

References for our personal finance tips are listed below – click on the title to go to the link.

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REFERENCES:

Check Withholding Now to Avoid Surprises at Tax Time

Budgeting for retirement? Plan on spending an eye-popping amount on health costs

5 Ways College Students Can Make Money

3 Ways to Handle Money As A Couple

How to Get Tax Transcripts and Copies of Tax Returns from the IRS