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I haven’t had to memorize a phone number in at least fifteen years—but according to memory improvement expert Jim…

The value of my Vanguard investment portfolio dropped by $9,371.70 over the past month, with much of that loss…

If you’re looking for TurboTax’s free file option, you’ve probably heard it can be tricky to find.

Saturday is Leap Day, the extra day that gets added to the calendar every four years because of... um... the way…

Every month, I try to mark off at least one weekend day as a No Plans Day. During that day, I do what might…

There are two really good techniques to help you remember what you need to carry with you as you walk out the door…

I’ll be the first to say that patience is not my virtue. I move quickly through the world, and I often expect…

A lot of us already know the value of carrying around some kind of note-taking device, whether it’s old-fashioned…

I’ll be the first person to say that I love optimizing my life. I’ve spent over a decade mastering David Allen’s Gett…

Before you start booking flights and hotels for your next big vacation, ask yourself one question: what percentage…

Earlier this week, we looked at whether it’s ever a good idea to get your tax refund in the form of an Amazon gift…

The next time someone asks whether you want to take a class or join a committee or be part of their new book club,…

Does your phone continue to show you work-related email or Slack notifications even after your workday is over? Do…

If your tax provider offers to put your tax refund on an Amazon gift card—or any other kind of gift card—say no.

Got your driver’s license nearby? Check to see if it has either a gold or black star in the upper-right-hand corner…

I’ve been on something like six cruises at this point in my life, and at least two of them have included what you…

Last Valentine’s Day, I bought myself a box of chocolate truffles—not the cheapo stuff you can grab at any grocery…

I’ve done three solo Disney trips in the past three years. Two visits to Disneyland, and one to Walt Disney World.…

If you’re interested in financial independence, whether you want to see if you can accumulate enough capital to…

Last year was the first year we implemented the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into our tax prep, and a lot of people were…