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Which Financial Decisions Require Extra Attention and Which Don’t
Some financial decisions require extra attention upfront and others don’t. Asking these 3 questions helps you distinguish which is which.
Downsides of HSA: When It’s Not Worth It to Contribute
The triple tax-free benefits of an HSA are easily negated by other factors. Don’t choose an HSA-eligible health insurance plan only to contribute to an HSA.
2023 2024 401k 403b 457 IRA FSA HSA Contribution Limits
The contribution and income limits for workplace retirement plans, Traditional and Roth IRA, FSA, and HSA will go up in 2024 to adjust for inflation.
2024 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
We project the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits next year under different scenarios. Retirees are better off with a lower COLA.
Stay Away from Zero-Percent C of I in TreasuryDirect
Treat TreasuryDirect as a delicate object. Do as little as possible with it. Stay on the beaten path. Be extra careful not to get your account locked.
2023 2024 Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction, Capital Gains, etc.
The tax brackets, standard deduction, and the capital gains tax cutoff point for single and married filing jointly filing statuses will go up in 2023.