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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.
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.
3 Lessons Learned From a Botched Money Transfer
Some ways of transferring money are better than others. Learn these lessons from a botched money transfer and use a better method when you do it next time.
Voluntary Tax Withholding on Selling I Bonds at TreasuryDirect
TreasuryDirect normally doesn’t withhold taxes from the proceeds when you sell I Bonds. If you prefer to have taxes withheld, here’s how to do it.
Which Treasury to Buy While Keeping Your Taxes Simple
Buying Treasuries can complicate your taxes depending on which ones you buy and how you buy them. See how to keep it simple and avoid tax headaches.
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Pays 2.625% on Everything
Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card pays 2.625% rewards on everything with no caps when you hold $100k worth of investments at Merrill Edge.
Roth IRA Withdrawal After 59-1/2 in TurboTax and H&R Block
Detailed record-keeping is not required when you withdraw from a Roth IRA after age 59-1/2. See a walkthrough in TurboTax and H&R Block tax software.
Fidelity Debit Card Foreign Transaction Fee on ATM Withdrawals
Fidelity’s debit card may include a 1% foreign transaction fee in the amount charged. I tested whether this fee applies to international ATM withdrawals.
PSA: Secure Your Email Account to Prevent Wire Fraud
Having your email account hacked can lead to wire fraud in your bank accounts. Stop using SMS text message security codes for password reset.