H&R Block Tax Software 2024: Federal w/ e-File $25.99 (w/ State $29.99)

Black Friday deal for 2024. The benefit of "old-school" desktop tax software is that it doesn't require your Social Security Number and financial details to be stored in the "cloud", a fancy word for a third-party server where it can be copied or … [Read the rest]

Max Black Friday: $2.99/Month for 6 Months (with Ads)

Max (formerly HBO Max) has a Black Friday deal of $2.99/month for 6 months on their Ad-supported plan that includes two devices and HD resolution. Regular price is $9.99/month. Works for new and returning members. Make sure to click "Get the … [Read the rest]

Hulu Black Friday: $0.99/Mo. for 12 Months & Disney+ or Starz Add-on Promo

Hulu has a Black Friday deal of $0.99/month for 12 months on their Ad-supported plan that includes two devices and HD resolution. Regular price is $9.99/month. Ends 11:59pm PST on 12/2. After you sign up, you can also add on Disney+ … [Read the rest]

NBC Peacock TV Premium: 1-Year for $19.99 (75% Off Black Friday)

You can sign up for Peacock TV Premium (ad-supported) at $19.99 for 12 months with promo code REALDEAL. Works for new and returning customers (but not current ones). Or get $1.99/month for 6 months with promo code REALDEALMONTHLY. If I am not … [Read the rest]

Amazon: $15 Promo to Make Discover Card Your Default Payment Method (Targeted)

Discover is offering a new $15 promotion simply for setting your Discover card as the *default* payment method. You should see the promo immediately after activating. I recommend to keep Discover as your default method for that next purchase using … [Read the rest]

Amazon: Pay with Discover Card Points, Get $10 off $50 or 30%/40% Off (Targeted)

Check offer link again to see if eligible for this new round. If you have a Discover card with cash back rewards, you can redeem them to buy eligible items at Amazon.com. The redemption rate is $1 in Cash Back Bonus = $1 to spend at Amazon, which … [Read the rest]

Last-Minute Tax Payment? Increasing Paycheck Withholding (W-4) is Better Than Direct Estimated Tax Payments (1040-ES)

It's late in the year, and you may have realized that you will owe more income tax than you thought. In order to avoid penalties, you'll need to send some extra money to the IRS or your state tax collector. Here is the *general* rule to avoid a … [Read the rest]

Qatar Airways Credit Card: Up to 80,000 Avios + OneWorld Status Perks (Limited-Time Offer)

Qatar Airways has new limited-time offers on their two US co-branded credit cards through a small issuer called Cardless. Even if you have no plans to fly on Qatar, these cards offer many perks useful to even domestic-only US travelers. For … [Read the rest]

TreasuryDirect Customer Service Delays and Estate Planning Concerns

TreasuryDirect.gov is the official site for individuals to directly purchase US savings bonds and US Treasury bonds, including new T-Bills and TIPS at auction. But is it still worth the hassle? Back in August 2024, TreasuryDirect sent me the … [Read the rest]

United Explorer Card Review – 80,000 Miles Offer + Annual Fee Waived First Year

The United Explorer Card is a Chase-issued credit card that offers unique perks on United Airlines including free checked bags and expanded award seat availability for redeeming miles. Here are the highlights: 80,000 bonus miles after you … [Read the rest]

Coinbase: $50 Bitcoin Bonus for New Customers (Ends 11/22)

Coinbase is offering a $50 BTC new user bonus for new customers that complete their first trade of at least $1. Offer expires soon on 11/22/24. The promo code GET50 should already be populated. Fine print says $50 in Bitcoin should arrive within … [Read the rest]

Halfmore App: Turn Your Kids’ Chores into a Roth IRA

Roth IRAs are popular and powerful, and while they have an earned income requirement, they don't have a minimum age requirement. As long as a child has "official" earned income, they can contribute that into a Roth IRA (technically a Custodial Roth … [Read the rest]