According to the IRS, the average refund check paid out so far for the 2018 tax year has been $1,865, down 8.5% from $2,035 at the same point the year prior. There’s now growing rage online from the middle class that they’ve been bamboozled by the Tax Cuts And Jobs Act. But the reality is, […]
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The maximum Social Security benefit you can receive as of 2019 is $2,861, or roughly 2.4% higher year over year due to a cost of living adjustment. The amount will continue to go up anywhere from 1% – 2.5% on average forever, depending on a cost of living adjustment index. However, the average Social Security
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Like clockwork, every year the Polar Vortex hits the majority of America with a winter chill that makes people wonder what’s the point of living. It boggles my mind that for roughly four months of the year, the Midwest and the East Coast are buried in snow and sub zero cold temperatures. Life is already
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The preschool admissions process can be very stressful, especially if you live in a big expensive city. With so may deadlines to hit, essays to write, interviews to conduct, and fees to pay, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This post will help you better navigate the preschool admissions process for your little one. The more
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Happy 2019 everyone! This is the Financial Samurai 2019 economic outlook and personal goals. With my 2018 finishing with 3.8 4.0 out of 5.0 stars, I’ve thought long and hard about how I can make 2019 better. I’ve found a solution. My 2019 theme is: live the good life. If you live the good life, how can
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The S&P 500 returned a dismal -6.24% in 2018, the worst year since 2009. 2018 performance was bad. If you include dividends, the S&P 500 was only down -4.75%. But still, that’s a terrible return when compared to the 10-year bond yield, which provided a guarantee 2.7% – 3.2% at any point in the year.
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Are you wondering: What should I do before quitting my job? You’re in the right place because I “quit” my job in 2012 and have never been back! Whether you are a millennial with ADD or a parent going through a mid-life crisis, it’s natural to want to do something new after a while. I
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On November 25, 2018, Bitcoin fell below $4,000, down nearly 40% from two weeks prior, and down 80+% from peak-mania of $20,078 on December 17, 2017. Crytocurrency is turning out to be one of the biggest bubbles in all of history! Check out how much Bitcoin’s market cap has collapsed since the end of 2017.
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Did you know that 41 states currently do not tax Social Security benefits? Both Missouri and Nebraska decided to stop taxing Social Security benefits in 2024. Now that you know, it behooves all of us to retire to states with fantastic weather, great food, and amazing scenery when it’s time to collect Social Security! Taxes and ever-rising
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The 401k maximum employee contribution is $22,500 for 2023 and will likely go up by $500 a year every couple of years. Given the median household income is roughly $75,000, a household has to contribute 30% of their gross income to contribute the maximum. That’s not easy to do, which is why I want to share
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