Update: The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program stopped accepting new applications and enrollments on February 8, 2024. Barring additional funding from Congress, April is expected to be the last month …

Our Feature-by-Feature LifeLock Review (Updated for 2025) Many years ago, I gave my first LifeLock review. The LifeLock service has changed quite a bit since then, with multiple product …

Update: the 2025 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines have been updated for this article (below). 2024 FPL Guidelines are also included for reference. Every January, the United States Department …

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 …