FREE Tax Help in California

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program offers 1000 centers statewide in California to help with tax form preparation. 

For more information or locations click here, call 800.522.5665 or email volunteercoordinator@ftb.ca.gov

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Free Atkins Samples

The first of the year is when we all make those crazy resolutions to get in shape and lose weight. Go to Community.Atkins.com to get a free sample of Dr. Atkins diet products which includes 3 bars, a Carb Counter booklet and a Quick Start guide. You will have to register for free to access the offer.

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Save $$ for College

If you are trying to save money for college or find scholarships and grants, here are some websites that you should familiarize yourself with.

1. CollegeScholarships.com - this is a great search engine providing free guidance.
2. studentaid.ed.gov - a Federal website with information on how to apply for federal student aid.
3. FAFSA.ed.gov - Use this website to learn how to fill out the free application for federal student aid. The FAFSA form is requested by most college scholarship programs and is necessary for federal aid programs.
4. ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/directloan/calc.html - Direct Loans website is a non-profit with information on how to apply for student loans and grants.
5. FinAid.org - is the Smart Student Guide to financial aid.
6. collegeanswers.com - is a great website to help you research and gather information on colleges suited to you based on test scores and other questions you fill out. They also list scholarships and contest for student aid.
7. CollegeBoard.com - another great website for college research. A great tool for organizing your choices.
8. Petersons.com - A comprehensive tool for college research.
9. PrincetonReview.com - find out about SAT test schedule and take practice tests.
10. FastWeb.com - a scholarship matching service.
11. SallieMae.com - loans, banking and insurance for students.

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The Value of Used Cars

Want to buy a used car soon? Do you have an older car that you would like to sell? Visit Cargurus.com to research the value of used cars. There are also online forums where you can ask and receive answers to any questions that you might have regarding selling or buying a used car. There are also many other suggestions and tools to use.

Find great deals and avoid bad ones by checking out this website.

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Need Help Paying for Medicine?

If you are in need of help to pay for medicines and prescriptions, check out NeedyMeds.org. They are a nonprofit organization devoted to helping people pay for their medical needs, particularly prescription drugs. This website provides a roundup of patient assitance programs offered by drug companies and other available resources. They also offer rebates, coupons and trial sizes of various medications.

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Burlington-Donate a Coat & Receive 10% off your entire Purchase

Burlington Coat Factory has a wonderful drive called "Warm Coats & Warm Hearts".

Donate a gently worn coat at any Burlington  to help those in need.  As a Thank you, they will give you 10% off of your entire purchase!  Help a stranger and help yourself to savings. 

This offer is valid thru January 18, 2016.

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