The SALT Deduction Limit

The SALT deduction limit has been a hot topic recently.

Some say it makes federal tax burden more uniform across states and makes the tax code cleaner / simpler / more fair. Others say it unfairly burdens those in states with high income taxes and high property taxes – Or that it even hurts the middle class especially in those high tax states.

Does the SALT deduction limit impact middle-class households? Should it be increased or repealed, or is it fine as is?

Let’s explore.

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Award Travel Series: Two Player Mode

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Once you’ve applied for a few credit cards, met the spend requirements, earned the Welcome Bonus, and gone on some trips you may find that free travel is more fun and addictive than you could have imagined previously. You may also be finding that things like Chase’s “5/24” rule and American Express’ “one welcome bonus per lifetime per card” restrictions create obstacles which impede your ability to earn points at the levels you were at the start.

That’s where “Two Player Mode” comes in!
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