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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...
MMB Portfolio Dividend & Interest Income – 2026 2nd Quarter Update (July) — My Money Blog
Here’s my 2026 2nd Quarter income update as a companion post to my 2026 1st Quarter asset allocation & performance...
How Much Should I Withhold On My W-4?
Key Takeaways Form W-4 tells your employer how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck, helping determine whether you receive...
Block Fraudulent ACAT Transfer Brokerage Scams — My Money Blog
Vanguard recently rolled out a new “Security Score” that encourages folks to activate all of the various security features they...
What is an Enrolled Agent?
Key Takeaways An enrolled agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax professional authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury...
11-Month No-Penalty CD at 3.90% APY, Platinum Savings 3.75% APY — My Money Blog
Rate hike for No-Penalty CD. CIT Bank (not to be confused with Citi Bank) is an online-only bank that has...
What Businesses Need to Know
For years, California has been one of the few major states where Software as a Service (SaaS) has generally not...
