An FYI to readers, as I’ve had a number ask me the question recently, “What happened to Credit Karma Tax?”. Credit Karma Tax was renamed and recently fully relaunched …
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 2026) Many years ago, I gave my first LifeLock review. The LifeLock service has changed quite a bit since then, with multiple product …
Update: the 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines have been updated for this article (below). 2025 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 2025 and 2026 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 …
Inflation and Your Locus of Control When it comes to inflation, let’s first talk about the things we can and cannot control. For starters, no individual – not even …
Update: the typical $30 Rakuten welcome referral bonus has temporarily been bumped to a best-ever $50 welcome referral bonus this June, 2026. Check out the full details at the …
