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HSA 2026 limits: $4,400 (self) / $8,750 (family). The only triple tax-advantaged account — deductible, grows tax-free, withdraws tax-free. The receipt-matching strategy. Priority waterfall vs Roth IRA and 401(k).
June 20, 2026 · 12 min readBest HYSA rates June 2026: SoFi 4.50%, Marcus 4.25%, Ally 4.20%. 3–6 months of expenses target. HYSA vs money market funds vs T-bills compared. How much you actually need based on your income stability.
June 20, 2026 · 11 min read529 2026: $19,000 annual gift limit, $95,000 superfunding, K-12 limit raised to $20,000. 529-to-Roth IRA rollover now permanent. Best plans: Utah my529, Illinois Bright Start, NY 529 (0.11% ER). Full guide.
June 20, 2026 · 12 min readAt a 7% mortgage rate the math is almost too close to call. At 3% it's obvious. A complete breakdown by rate, risk tolerance, tax situation, and time horizon — for homeowners at every stage.
June 10, 2026 · 11 min read