Stop using banks and credit unions for cash savings. Use money market funds and Treasuries for better transparency and fairness.
Claim State Tax Free Interest in TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA
Calculate how much of the fund and ETF dividends are from Treasuries and exempt from state taxes. Enter the amount into TurboTax, H&R Block, or FreeTaxUSA.
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.
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.
Use Google Calendar to Manage Bills, Taxes, and Investing Tasks
A computer-based calendar makes it easy to create recurring events for bills, taxes, and investing tasks. Put them on your calendar so you won’t forget.
How to Buy CDs in a Fidelity or Vanguard Brokerage Account
A step-by-step tutorial for how to buy a CD in a Fidelity or Vanguard brokerage account without having to open a new account with a bank or a credit union.
Buying CD in a Brokerage Account vs Bank CD or Treasury
Brokered CDs are convenient to buy but they have some disadvantages over bank CDs and Treasuries. Consider these factors to see if they are worth it.
No FDIC Insurance – Why a Brokerage Account Is Safe
Banks and brokers operate differently. Money in a brokerage account isn’t insured by the FDIC but it’s safer than uninsured deposits at a bank.
How to Buy Treasury Bills & Notes On the Secondary Market
Detailed steps and screenshots for how to buy Treasuries on the secondary market without a fee at Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Merrill Edge.
How To Buy Treasury Bills & Notes Without Fee at Online Brokers
Treasuries pay a higher yield and are easier to buy than CDs right now. Here’s how to buy them without fee at Fidelity, Vanguard, and Charles Schwab.