Taxes
How sales tax calculation systems do – and don’t – work
Sales tax compliance software can seem like a valuable resource to remote sellers who struggle to calculate what they must...
$25 off $25+, $25 off $50+ Purchase (California Pizza Kitchen Stack) — My Money Blog
inKind is a startup that provides restaurants financing in exchange for “food and beverage credit”. Retail consumers can use inKind...
Estate Tax Considerations for Widows
Key Takeaways: Federal estate tax rarely affects widows immediately thanks to the unlimited marital deduction. The 2025 estate tax exemption...
Free Travel eSIM with Many Visa Cards (Signature/Infinite) — My Money Blog
GigSky is a travel eSIM provider, which allows you to access cellular data both in the US and internationally in...
Excise tax versus sales tax
Soon after you start dealing with sales tax, you’re going to also run into excise tax. What’s the difference? (more…)
Find Award Night Availability — My Money Blog
My favorite hotel rewards program is still Hyatt, as they are the least diluted program with the most valuable points....
Sales tax and streaming services
Remember when “movie night” meant a ticket, a $7 tub of popcorn coated yellow and a fold-down seat that a...
What’s Next? — My Money Blog
It has been almost exactly a year since Salim Ramji moved from Blackrock to start his new job as CEO...
How Freelancers Can Avoid Surprising Tax Bills
The allure of freelancing lies in its flexibility and independence, allowing individuals to pursue their passions while managing their own...
Total TIPS ETF (VTP) & Total Treasury ETF (VTG) — My Money Blog
Following Vanguard’s stated plans to expand into fixed income, Vanguard recently announced the following new bond ETFs (press release): Vanguard...
Florida gets rid of sales tax on commercial rent
After a nearly decade-long effort, Florida is getting rid of its sales tax on commercial rent. (more…)
A Consistent History of Fee Drops — My Money Blog
Updated July 2025. My personal choice amongst all the 529 plans is the My529 (Utah) college savings plan for all...
