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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Have a Happy Tax Season

Sticking your head in the sand doesn’t make it go away. We’re talking about tax season. If you’re one of those people who avoid doing their taxes, you’re not alone. Reasons for ignoring tax season are many. Filing out forms can be very confusing and intimidating for many of us. While hiring an accountant can be a very costly expense. Queen of PAWNS is here to tell you that tax season doesn’t have to cost a fortune and it is better to get it done than to owe Uncle Sam for back taxes. Also, so many people miss out on awesome tax returns when they do their taxes themselves. If you’re concerned about affording an accountant to help you with these very tedious but necessary documents, there is hope.

The IRS has created a program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, that offers free tax help for qualifying taxpayers. Heads up - if you make $52,000 dollars a year or less, this could be the perfect solution for you. Here’s a link to the IRS page that goes into further explanation about their VITA program. Check it out because they can explain it better than we can. Make sure you thoroughly go through the list of items you need for your fact to face appointment with a volunteer accountant. And just to be sure that you see the link to find a VITA volunteer near you, here’s the location finder.

Now, you have no further reason to avoid this responsibility. It’ll feel good to have it done and out of the way. And once you receive your refund check, you can reward yourself and your family with a little treat from Queen of Pawns without the guilt. Pick up an Xbox or PlayStation, a new-to-you television or sound system or get bicycles for the whole family - all at a fraction of the cost of regular retail. Be smart, get your taxes over with and have a Happy Tax Season!

Queen of Pawns - South Florida

3380 south military trail

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

561-434-4858

1180 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

561-343-4149

6080 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

561-656-4149

Queen of Pawns - Central Florida

5831 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, Fl 32839

407-722-8811

1700 West Vine Street

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-201-3930

All Our Stores are Open:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Don't Panic, There Is Still Time

Gift giving is so much more fun when you add the thrill of the hunt and the victory of a bargain. Truth is, in the last few days left for holiday shopping, we’re running out of hunting time. Queen of PAWNS is a great place for fabulous last minute holiday presents and will get you gifting before you can say,

“HO HO HO!” Here’s some ideas to get you started.

For the fun-filled, quirky person on your list, nothing tops quirky better than a karaoke machine.

For the kids and the whole family, a home video console will provide hours of fun, but also offers great brain activities for the young and not-so-young, alike. (See our previous posts, Why Would You Let Your Kids Play Video Games?? and Which Home Console Suits You Best? to help you make educated choices about this kind of purchase.)

For the outdoor type, we have everything from grills, to bikes, to water sport equipment and fishing reels.

For the gadget lover, Queen of PAWNS is a haven. It’s a no brainer to shop for that type of person here. From iPods to tablets to computers, we have it all.

For the big kid or the adult who refuses to grow up, remote control cars and airplanes never disappoint.

For the person always running ten minutes late, how about a luxury watch? We’ll even set it 10 minutes fast for you!

For the do-it-yourselfer - power tools! And if your crafty one has all the tools they could possibly want then how about a gold plated set of wrenches? Yeup, they exist and we often have them!

And of course, jewelry is an all time favorite for those on the receiving end.

Shopping for loved ones at Queen of Pawns is a fun alternative to grumpy, crowded malls and the trap of over-priced, regular retail. We have your last minute gifts for everyone on your list, and maybe even something special for yourself. To add merriment, we are marking down selected items an additional 40% for the remainder of December.

While you're out, would you take a moment to drop off a new toy for our "Toys For All" toy drive and bring a smile to a child's face? Drop off locations are at our three east coast, South Florida stores. We will be accepting donations until January 5th for a community event scheduled January 11th.

See? There is still time to score gorgeous gifts for loved ones and to do something for the community. Happy Holidays!

Queen of Pawns - South Florida

3380 south military trail

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

561-434-4858

1180 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

561-343-4149

6080 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

561-656-4149

Queen of Pawns - Central Florida

5831 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, Fl 32839

407-722-8811

1700 West Vine Street

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-201-3930

All Our Stores are Open:

Monday - Saturday 9am - 7 pm

Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

It Feels Good to Be Helpful

You may have heard us say it before, and we’ll say it again; we at Queen of PAWNS love what we do. It is very fortunate that our passion can support a team of employees and their families while also providing needed goods and services to the community. When you love what you do, it shows - people can feel that and it can be the simplest things that makes a person’s day. Recently, we were having a normal day - customers were coming and going, buying from our great inventory or acquiring loans. Then, out of the blue we received a letter. It was from one of our customers that visited us on one of our normal days. Only, it wasn’t a normal day for them. This customer was in need of instant money and decided to come to one our pawn shops for help. They had never pawned before and was nervous about using pawn as a solution for their short term financial needs. In the letter, we were thanked for the kind and respectful manner in which we handled this customer during their visit. We were touched that something we did affected some one so much that they wrote us a letter. It made our day. Do you see how the circle of kindness and respect just goes round and round?

This letter reminded us how important it is to be kind - ALWAYS. Make it a habit in your day to be considerate and helpful, no matter what your state of mind or circumstance and you will see, choosing to think of others is an instant mood booster! It doesn’t require any grand gesture either. Things like holding the door for a stranger, letting someone go in line in front of you, helping a neighbor with yard work or unloading groceries, complimenting a parent on the abilities or behavior of their child, being polite on the road, writing a thank you letter and smiling at some one are all simple things that we can do to make the world a better place.

The holidays are a great opportunity and reminder to start including kindness in our daily practice. It is at this time of year that charitable organizations make it easier to be a part of spreading good cheer. This year, Queen of PAWNS is excited to announce our participation with Azteca America 48 and Mia 92.1 FM for a “Toys for All,” toy drive. Our three South Florida stores (two in West Palm Beach and one in Lake Worth) will be accepting new, unwrapped toys until January 5^th. Underprivileged children living in Belle Glade, Clewiston and Pahokee who may not have received any gifts during the holidays will be given the donated toys at a public event on January 11^th at the Civic Park of Clewiston, Florida. Also at the event will be food, refreshments, entertainment, clowns, music, face painting and other goodies.

We encourage you to count your blessings, be kind to others and help us bring a smile to a child’s face by donating a new toy at one of our drop off locations.