The Financial Moves You Should Make in September

But cooking the turkey?

That can wait another two months.

Or take advantage of Credit Karma’srecently unveiledprogram that lets you pull your free credit report weekly.

If you don’t file and pay each quarter, the IRS can charge you fines and penalties.

Check out LearnVest’sguide to doing your taxes as a freelanceror contract worker for more guidance.

Confused about the rules?

Review ourstart-to-finish checkliston paying your taxes.

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