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 …
Update: the typical $30 Rakuten welcome referral bonus has temporarily been bumped to a best-ever $50 welcome referral bonus this November, 2025. Check out the full details at the …
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 November, 2025 to May, 2026 has been set at 4.03% APR for new purchases. If you find that appealing, here is how …
