What Happens If You Miss Your 2026 RMD Deadline?
Saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k) often seems like a good idea at the time. Roth retirement plans don't give you a tax break on your contributions....
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Here’s How Much a $10,000 Credit Card Balance Can Really Cost You
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Oil Prices Could Push the 2027 Social Security COLA Above 3.5% and Here’s Why
Oil prices have risen to more than $100 a barrel amid escalating conflict with Iran, pushing fuel prices up by more than 20% in just one month. Of course, this...
Scammers Are Sending Out “Social Security” Warning Letters — What to Do If You Get One
The Office of the Inspector General is warning Social Security recipients about letters that are going out, purportedly from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you receive one, you can...
How RMDs Can Trigger Higher Social Security Taxes and Medicare Surcharges in 2026
Saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k) can make a lot of sense during your working years, especially if you're in a higher tax bracket. That's because your...
This Medicare Enrollment Mistake Could Cost You for Years
A lot of people look forward to turning 65 so they can sign up for Medicare. But some people opt to delay their Medicare enrollment well past age 65.
If Your Child Was Born in 2025 or Later, the One Big Beautiful Bill Has a New Savings Benefit for You
With the cost of living sky-high, Americans are having a difficult time covering their annual expenses and saving enough for retirement. To make matters worse, Americans may need to save...
Is the $1,000 Government Seed Money for Trump Accounts Worth Claiming?
There's a new government benefit for children born in 2025 or later. I'm talking about the Trump Accounts that were established in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
5 Medicare Myths That Are Costing Seniors Thousands Every Year
It's sometimes better to know nothing about a specific topic than to believe a myth. Believing that you know the truth makes it easy to move through life without further...
Bad News for Citi Cardholders: Point Sharing Ends May 17
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The Hidden Retirement Killer Nobody Budgets For
The average retired couple will spend more than $300,000 in out-of-pocket healthcare costs during retirement. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses why costs are so high, and...
Was Your Child Born Since January 2025? Here Is How to Claim a Trump Account Benefit.
There's free money available for your child if he or she was born after Jan. 1, 2025.
3 Social Security Mistakes Married Couples Should Avoid
Once you retire, there's a good chance Social Security will become an important source of income for you. This holds true whether you're single or married.
The Clock Is Ticking on Claiming the New Senior Tax Deduction
The $6,000 tax deduction is available for retirees who are 65 and over, although it begins to phase out with an income of $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000...
This Popular 2027 Social Security COLA Projection Has Increased, But Seniors Still Aren’t Happy
The average Social Security benefit is the highest it's ever been, but for most people, it's far less than their monthly retirement expenses. The typical retired worker only gets $2,076...
Nearly All Retirees Who Did This Report Retiring Comfortably
Saving enough for retirement has always been a tall order, and it's only grown more difficult as life expectancies and living expenses have increased. You're not alone if you're worried...
Waited Until Your 40s to Save for Retirement? Here’s Your Game Plan.
If your 20s and 30s came and went without making progress on your retirement savings, you're not alone. A good 61% of Americans ages 18 to 29 don't have dedicated...
Medicare Is Making a Major Change to Expand Coverage as Early as April
Close to 70 million seniors are covered by Medicare across the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Those covered seniors may soon find themselves...