Why I Sold My I Bonds: I Bond Redemption Considerations
I Bond Update: I Decided to Sell my I Bonds I wanted to provide an update to readers on my current assessment of U.S. Treasury I bonds. As long-time followers might know, I had been a fan of these...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Efficient Vehicles in 2024
EVs are Driving Vehicle Efficiency to New Levels: Here Are the 10 Most Efficient Vehicles in the U.S. I have always been a fuel economy nerd and have kept a close eye on automotive vehicle efficiency...
View ArticleThe Cheapest New Cars of 2024
This article has been updated for the 2024 new car model year. Every year, I enjoy researching and ranking the cheapest new cars sold in the U.S. market and sharing my findings. Transportation is the...
View ArticleThe Cheapest Electric Vehicles in 2024
Why I Compile a List of the Cheapest Electric Vehicles This article will rank the cheapest new electric vehicles in 2024 sold in the U.S. market (as of Jan., 2024), including a few prior year releases...
View ArticleIRS Direct File Review: A Look at the New IRS Tax Prep Pilot
Those who watch financial news closely may have seen the exciting news that the IRS has launched a new tax prep pilot called IRS Direct File for taxpayers. I’ve had a number of readers ask for my...
View ArticleThe Cheapest & Best Tax Prep Software for 2024: A Comparison Review
This tax prep comparison review has been updated for 2024 tax return filing (for 2023 tax year returns). The tax season start date has arrived and the tax deadlines have been announced by the IRS. If...
View ArticleThe Clean Vehicle Tax Credit: A 2023 & 2024 EV Tax Credit Guide
This overview of the federal electric vehicle tax credit in the United States, now officially named the “Clean Vehicle Tax Credit”, has been updated for the 2023 and 2024 tax years and will provide...
View ArticleA List of State Electric Vehicle Tax Credits & Rebates in 2024
Some States are Stacking on EV Tax Credits & Rebates on to Federal EV Tax Credits This state electric vehicle tax credit and rebate guide has been updated with information for the 2023 & 2024...
View ArticleAll of the Electric Vehicles Still Eligible for an EV Tax Credit in 2024
The List of PHEVs & EVs Eligible for the New Federal EV Tax Credit has Been Updated Those who are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle (and getting a tax credit for doing so) in the near...
View ArticleThe EV Lease Tax Credit Loophole: Every EV Lease Credit in 2024
New, Stricter Requirements for EV Tax Credits in 2024 are Inspiring EV Lease Credits You’ve probably heard about the revised federal electric vehicle tax credit (now officially named the “Clean Vehicle...
View ArticleTurboTax Discounts & 2024 Price Structure Details
Update: the bonus TurboTax up-to 20% off discount has ended, but the early bird price discount is still active (see price structure info. below). A time-sensitive heads up to readers who are locked in...
View ArticleI’m Giving Away 5 $275 H&R Block Credits to Readers this Week! Comment by...
If you haven’t already purchased your tax prep software this year (or have family or a friend who has not) – I am giving readers an opportunity to score free tax prep this week. The H&R Block...
View ArticleAll of the Tax Software Discounts & Promo Codes for 2024
This one’s for everyone looking for online tax software discount to help cut their tax filing costs. As you’re probably aware, the federal tax deadline is fast approaching (Monday, April 15, 2024)....
View ArticleHow to Do Your Taxes in 2024: a DIY Tax Filing Guide
A Guide to Filing your Taxes in 2024 This DIY tax filing guide has been updated for the 2024 tax filing (2023 tax year). We’re smack dab in the middle of the 2024 tax filing season. If you visit the...
View ArticleHow to Pay Taxes with a Credit Card (and Profit) in 2024
This overview on how to pay your taxes with a credit card (to the IRS) has been updated for the 2024 tax season. Want to take a bit of the sting out of paying taxes? Good news. You can easily and...
View ArticleBJ’s Wholesale Club Membership Discount Offer: $20 + Reward
Groupon is offering BJ’s Wholesale Club membership discounts of $35 off of the purchase of a new annual “Club” membership (normally $55) with auto-renewal – leaving a cost of $20 for membership. Those...
View ArticleCFPB Rule Caps Credit Card Late Fees at $8: Everything to Know
The CFPB Announces a New Credit Card Late Fee Cap of $8 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced a final rule that they are capping credit card late fees at $8 for most credit cards (down...
View ArticleAre Wi-Fi 7 Routers Worth the Cost Versus Wi-Fi 5, 6, & 6E?
Wi-Fi 7 Routers are Here If you blinked, you may have missed the news that new Wi-Fi 7 router technology launched earlier this year. The new technology promises some fairly big upgrades over Wi-Fi 6...
View ArticleNew Rakuten Referral Bonus: 10% Cash Back Boost (Up to $50)
Popular shopping portal, Rakuten (formerly “Ebates”), is currently offering a +10% “cash back boost” (up to a bonus $50 cash back) to new referred users. This Rakuten welcome referral bonus is...
View ArticleUpromise Mastercard Review (from a Real Cardholder/User)
Upromise Mastercard Review Overview The Upromise Mastercard is a cash back rewards credit card offered by Barclays Bank US in partnership with the UPromise rewards portal (Upromise’s sister companies...
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