The retirement account landscape seems like a mish mash of acronyms – 401(k), IRA, HSA, etc. If you’re new to this, as I was when I first started working, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is an order of operations when it comes to saving for...
Our kids’ school sent out a list of summer reading programs that we’ll look to get our kids involved in. It’s great that so many books stores and organizations are getting in on the action that was once the domain of Pizza Hut and their...
When I started working out of college, I had one stream of income. My job. Now that I'm in my forties, with twenty-plus years of work behind me, I have several streams of income. Most of them are passive but none of them are special. And on...
I haven’t paid an ATM fee in ages because I use an Ally Bank checking account. They will reimburse me $10 per statement cycle on fees charged by another bank when I use their ATM. They also have a partnership with Allpoint and MoneyPass so...
Planning for the future isn’t just about your finances; it’s about peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re already retired or just thinking ahead, a well-prepared estate plan ensures your wishes are honored, your assets are protected, and your family isn’t...
This is how the travel hacking world works in a nutshell: Get a credit card with a huge welcome bonus Scour reward ticket calendars for amazing deals, which are often last minute Take advatange of transfer bonuses to get extra points And the hard part of all this, beyond...
It's easy to tell people that they shouldn't react emotionally when they're investing. Don't sell when you're scared and don't buy when you're excited. Leave the emotion out of it. And I've written those same things over and over again because it's good advice. But knowing not...
Parents of children with disabilities often struggle to grasp the complex array of services they’re entitled to demand from their school districts. That’s where people like Jennifer Donelli come in.Donelli has served since 2020 as executive director of Parents Reaching Out, a nonprofit...
If you’re considering relocating to a different state when you retire, you might want to think about how your income will be taxed in the state you plan to move to. State income taxes can range as high as 13.3% – unless you live in a...
I remember the first time I filed my taxes. I was dropping something off at the post office when I saw tables full of cardboard boxes filled with forms with the now-familiar IRS eagle and scales logo. Tax season! Those boxes were so intimidating. I was...