When is payday? The next regular military payday is Friday, 13 February 2026. When will you get paid? That depends on the policies and practices of your bank or credit union. But Friday paydays are pretty uncomplicated. So… USAA Military Pay Date USAA credits military pay deposits TWO business days early. That means that USAA… | Read More… The post When Is The Next Military Payday? appeared first on KateHorrell.

Tax season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — but it does get stressful when you’re digging through emails, bank statements, and random folders trying to remember what you need. If you’ve ever thought: “I KNOW I got that form… somewhere.” “Why do I feel so unprepared every single year?” “I just want this done without missing something.” You’re not alone. That’s why having a simple, organized tax prep checklist can make all the difference. Below, […]

I recently saw this tweet from Pieter Levels arguing that inflation is actually much higher than people think because of decreasing product quality (and not just increasing prices): I think we’re 100% in some kind of hyperinflationary state But the hyperinflation is hidden from prices and instead shows up in the extreme decrease in quality of almost every product and service We’re in an asset boom where stock prices look like they’re growing but they just show the underlying value or currencies is rapidly dropping That’s why the same product or service you bought 2 years ago is now twice the price but more than half the quality, so essentially became 4x more expensive You can’t measure this inflation easily because quality is subjectively perceived and not included in inflation data (how would you?) but it’s happening for sure I wouldn’t go as far to say we are in a “hyperinflationary” state, but I see his point. Last year I wrote about the death of the Amex lounge and how the explosion in Level 4 ($1M-$10M) wealth has led to reduced quality across many traditional “upper middle class” services. One area where I’ve seen this is the restaurant industry. I remember going to one of my favorite steakhouses and ordering a ribeye and was delighted to see the price hadn’t gone up. But when my steak came out I was shocked—it was by far the smallest ribeye I’ve ever been served. I looked down at the plate and couldn’t believe it. What is this? A ribeye for ants? I didn’t complain but haven’t been back since. My wife had a similar experience at one of those all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouses. After sampling a few of the meats making their rounds, she asked for ribeye (her favorite). They told her it was “cooking” and when it finally came out 45 minutes later, there was one round of it and then it never came back. Over the course of her 2 hour dinner she got one slice of ribeye. So much for all-you-can-eat, but hey, at least the price didn’t increase, right? While both of these examples are anecdotal, they illustrate a more pernicious form of inflation—reduced size or quality. Technically, the BLS does adjust for shrinkflation, or when the size of a product decreases even as the price stays the same. You may have noticed this with shrinking candy bars and paper products over the last few years. But the BLS doesn’t adjust for what’s being called skimpflation, or when a business skimps on the quality of their product or service while keeping the price the same. If you’re a big consumer of chocolate bars, you’ve probably noticed a difference in taste recently as manufacturers swapped out cocoa for cheaper alternatives. The same thing happened with salad dressing as some producers reduced the amount of oil in their product to save money. The reduction in service quality may be even worse than the reduction in product quality though. The American Consumer Satisfaction Index

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In a world where we’re all experiencing the rising cost of living, learning how to live cheaply has never been so important. Today, the goal isn’t to make it rain with cash, but to just make it drizzle without sacrificing your lifestyle! What if I told you this is possible AND easy to do? It… Read More The post 20 Best Ways to Live Cheaply That Actually Add Freedom appeared first on FinSavvy Panda.

One of the ways to save money is to buy in bulk, as purchasing multiples of an item when it’s on sale is one way to lower your expenses over time. It’s obvious right? If you have a coupon, or if you have the chance to buy more than one of something at a discount now, your per-unit cost will be lower. Yet, even though buying in bulk can save you money over time, it’s […]

In a world where celebrity relationships often make headlines for all the wrong reasons, these couples are a refreshing reminder that true love can stand the test of time. While fame and fortune can complicate even the strongest bonds, these stars found their forever partners before the glitz and glamour ever entered the picture. Their stories are more than just romantic—they’re inspiring examples of loyalty, resilience, and staying grounded. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or […]

Chart updated to end of JAN in sidebar.Stocks/cash increased +$4,818 (+1.00%) to $487,760.Retirement savings (SMSF etc.) increased by +$5,121(+0.22%) to $2,305,318. No contributions made this month..Est. valuation of our home (my half) increased by +$27,725 (+2.23%) to $1,272,236. The estimated value of the ‘Other real estate’ (my ‘lake house’ and the investment apartment) increased by +$41,282 (