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Patrice L. Stewart is a Chicago native with a strong desire to empower and educate individuals about finances and the importance of money management.

Ms. Stewart is an experienced professional with over 12 years in the accounting and finance industry. She has an area of expertise in Credit, Financial and Accounting Services. Patrice is an alumnus of Chicago State University where she acquired a Bachelor's in Business and Administration with a focus in  Management Information Systems. Ms. Stewart started a blog "The Tax Daughter" to help others with tips on a wide range of financial topics such as tax tips and updates on the newest tax laws, money management, credit building, tips for small business owners, and more!

"I started this web page to help people with tips on a wide range of financial issues such as money management, tips for small business owners, taxes news and more! My goal is that when you come to my page you learn something new and you share this information with someone else. "Reach one Teach one" is my model...I thank you and appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my blog........as always aspire to be better and do better....until next time......."

Respectfully,

Patrice L. Stewart

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