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Is Claiming Social Security Early at 62 Actually the Right Move? — My Money Blog
A major retirement decision is when to start claiming Social Security benefits. There are many ways to visualize the decision...
Does Social Security Change If You Move States?
Key Takeaways Moving to another state generally does not change your Social Security benefits because Social Security is a federal program based...
Sales Tax vs. Income Tax: Why Your State Bill Feels So Different
Key Takeaways Sales tax vs income tax comes down to spending versus earnings. Sales tax is imposed when you purchase taxable goods...
A Global Guide to Sales Tax & VAT
For many businesses, growth no longer stops at state lines. Whether you're expanding into Canada, Europe, or other international markets,...
New US Mint Coin Arbitrage Opportunity (~$138 Net Profit, 7/21/26) — My Money Blog
(Update 7/13: There are additional new deals on July 16th, which is even higher demand. One has a cost of...
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Gambling Winnings?
Key Takeaways Yes, gambling winnings are taxable. The IRS generally requires taxpayers to report all gambling winnings—including casino jackpots, sports betting income,...
Turn off Trusted Device 2FA/MFA Bypass, Always Log Out After Using Bank/Brokerage Accounts — My Money Blog
I came across this r/FidelityInvestment Reddit post today about how a Fidelity user had their account compromised (and also eventually...
What is FICA Tax? (2026 Rates and How It Works)
Key Takeaways: FICA is a mandatory federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. Employees pay 7.65%, employers match...
US Stock Prices (All-Time High) vs. Consumer Sentiment (All-Time Low) — My Money Blog
Another concerning chart. US stock performance, as measured by the S&P 500 index, continues to be at or near all-time...
How the Sales Tax Playbook Has Changed Since the Last U.S. World Cup
When the FIFA World Cup was last hosted in the United States in 1994, the internet was still in its...
MMB Portfolio Asset Allocation & Performance – 2026 2nd Quarter Update (July) — My Money Blog
Here is my 2026 2nd Quarter portfolio update that includes 401k/403b/IRAs and taxable brokerage accounts but excludes our house and...
Tax Help for Self-Employed Individuals
Key Takeaways Self-employed individuals are responsible for paying both federal income tax and self-employment tax, as well as making quarterly estimated tax...
