Taxes
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...
How the IRS Calculates Interest on Tax Debt
Key Takeaways: The IRS begins charging interest the day after your tax return is due, even if you file for...
Savings Accounts, Treasury Bills, Money Markets, ETFs – July 2025 — My Money Blog
Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of July 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to...
Sales tax holidays for the rest of the year
Your compliance obligations are tough enough given the almost dizzying variety of rates, filing frequencies and other seemingly random details...
Buy $100 Apple Gift Card, Get $10 Best Buy e-Gift Card Free
Get a $10 Best Buy eGift Card with $100+ in Apple Gift Card purchases. A simple gift or a good...
