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 …

Update: the typical $30 Rakuten welcome referral bonus has temporarily been bumped to a best-ever $50 welcome referral bonus through September 30, 2025. Check out the full details at …

The Universal Charitable Donation Tax Deduction was $600 for Married Filing Jointly & $300 for Other Filers. It Has Expired for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A New Variation is …

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 May, 2025 to November, 2025 has been set at 3.98% for new purchases. If you find that appealing, here is how to …

2025 Update: the expanded Child Tax Credit in 2021 that was part of the American Rescue Plan legislation passed by Democrats in Congress and signed by President Biden was …