AAA is one of the well-known names when it comes to roadside assistance services. When you buy a AAA membership, you also get other perks such as discounts at hotels and auto repair shops, travel planning resources, car buying services, and several other benefits. But AAA membership is expensive, and most folks do not need …
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Costco has great deals on several things you buy. So it’s not surprising that it also has good deals on tires. But the best tire deals at Costco only come around a few times a year. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to buy tires at Costco. 5 Things To Know If …
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Visible has a great deal on iPhone 13 phones for new customers. You will get $200 off the phone (virtual gift card) + a free Apple HomePod Mini. HomePod Mini costs around $90 if you buy it separately. So this Visible Wireless deal has a value of $290. Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone +$200 Visible …
Reading is an essential if you want to be a good investor. I read dozens of blogs posts every week that are both interesting and informative. They introduce me to new ideas and sometimes challenge my existing beliefs. I am a cheapskate – the blogs I read are free. I don’t want to spend hundreds …
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a great way to save money for medical expenses if you have an HDHP (high deductible health plan) plan. For most people, employers offer these plans and choose an HSA administrator for the plan. But in some cases, you may have to choose your own HSA administrator. To choose …
Every summer NPR’s Planet Money releases a series of summer school podcasts on economics and investing. In 2020, the focus was on microeconomics. For 2021, the topic is investing. The episodes are crash courses on the topics and explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand way. Each podcast is about 25 to 35 minutes. NPR’s Planet …
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Visiting national parks is an affordable way to have fun and relax. National parks offer camping and hiking opportunities that take your mind off work and the stresses of daily life. You may even learn a thing or two about nature, science, and history. Some national parks are free all year while some charge entry …
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If you are self-employed and have some self-employment income, you can contribute to a solo 401(k) account. A solo 401(k) offers many of the same benefits as a traditional 401(k) but there are some important differences. Solo 401(k) is sometimes called a one-participant 401(k), individual 401(k), or self-employed 401(k). A regular 401(k) is offered by …
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You use credit cards to make your tax payments (regular tax payments and estimated tax payments) to the IRS. IRS uses third-party processors to accept credit cards. As you can see below, you will pay about 2% in fees if you pay with a credit card. Remember that there are no fees if you pay …
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HSA is a pre-tax account savings account that allows you to set aside money for qualified medical expenses. You can use these funds to pay deductibles, prescription drugs, eyeglasses, or other qualified expenses. You can even use HSA funds to purchase OTC medications. In most years, IRS announces inflation adjustments for HSA contributions. So what …
