Taxes
2026 Tax Changes: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways In 2026, federal income tax brackets are adjusted for inflation, meaning income thresholds rise while marginal rates remain the same,...
Free Credit Monitoring Alerts From All 3 Major Credit Bureaus — My Money Blog
Updated. Happy New Year! In terms of keeping my finances in order, what I’ve been finding most useful recently are...
Tax Differences Between HSAs and FSAs
Key Takeaways HSAs offer long-term tax advantages through a triple tax benefit: tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for...
The Triple Benefits of Travel — My Money Blog
As we leave one year and get ready to enter the next, here’s a good quote from Between Two Kingdoms:...
Can I Have a Passport If I Owe Back Taxes?
A passport is an essential travel document that allows individuals to explore new horizons, visit foreign lands, and experience diverse...
Filing Taxes as a Professional Athlete
Key Takeaways Professional athletes face unique tax complexity due to multi-state income, short career spans, high earnings, endorsements, and increased...
Top Strategies to Pay Off Back Taxes Faster
Key Takeaways Start with accuracy and compliance. The fastest way to pay off tax debt begins with confirming your exact...
Qualifying Spouse Filing Status: Rules, Benefits & Timeline
Key Takeaways Qualifying surviving spouse filing status allows a surviving spouse to use married filing jointly tax rates and the...
The Power of Sharing — My Money Blog
December 2025 marks the 21st anniversary of this site. Every year about this time, I think to myself: “How crazy!...
What Happens If You Owe the IRS But Move Out of the Country?
Key Takeaways If you owe the IRS and move out of the country, your tax debt and filing obligations do...
$10 off $50 First 3 Pickup & Delivery Orders (New Customers) — My Money Blog
Walmart has a promotion right now offering new customers $10 off $50+ on their first 3 orders of pickup or...
How States Make Money On Sales Tax Audits
Why sales tax audits are increasing Recently – and especially after the 2018 Supreme Court decision in Wayfair) – states...
