This education tax credit and deductions overview has been updated for the 2024 and 2025 tax years. Many readers of this site are completing school for the first time …

Back by popular demand (well… 1 reader asked for it, at least), it’s that time of year when I give readers a glimpse into some personal highlights (and lowlights) …

PSA to readers who have had an interest in U.S. Treasury I Savings Bonds in recent years, as I have – you can purchase I bonds at treasurydirect.gov at …

How Long Will High Inflation Last? Inflation hysteria is in full effect. When economic hysteria of any kind hits, I find it’s always best to break things down in …

If you like to take advantage of the occasional free/easy money promotion (who doesn’t?), here’s an easy $30 promo from the Rakuten shopping portal for you. Update: this Rakuten …

The 2021 Universal Charitable Donation Tax Deduction was $600 for Married Filing Jointly & $300 for Other Filers. It Has Expired for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and Beyond. Update: …

In light of most in-office work settings becoming at-home work settings for the last year and a half, there has been a lot of talk about <cue echoey outer …

Updates: the new I bond rate for November, 2024 through to May, 2025 has been set at 3.11% for new purchases. If you find that appealing, here is how …