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Trump’s New Retirement Plan: What a Federal Match Up to $1,000 Means for Seniors
An exploration of Donald Trump’s new federal retirement plan and how it could match up to $1,000 for eligible seniors and boost retirement savings.
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Trump’s Iran Escalation Tanks Stocks Again: 5 Urgent Moves Before It Worsens
Stock markets took a tumble in March and April because of the Trump Administration’s escalation of the Iran war. While the White House continually assures citizens and investors that the war will end…
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Tariff Refunds on the Way? What Seniors Can Expect for Their Retirement
Possible tariff refunds could affect retirement budgets by easing everyday costs for seniors. Here’s how refunds could impact fixed incomes.
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Gen X Parents: 3 Tax-Time Moves That Could Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Here are three tax-time moves Gen X needs to know about.
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The Self-Employment Tax Shock Many Retirees Don’t See Coming
Retirees, especially those who had W-2 jobs during their working lives, might be surprised to learn how much tax they owe on these earnings.
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Trump Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Could Spike Costs 100% for Common Meds, Including Entresto to Keytruda
New Trump tariffs on pharmaceuticals could double the cost of common prescription drugs, raising prices for medications like Entresto and Keytruda for patients.
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Trump Promises No Taxes on Social Security — Here’s What Experts Say Retirees Need to Know
President Donald Trump promised no taxes on Social Security – here’s what finance experts think retirees should know.
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The (Surprisingly Narrow) Roth Conversion Window Most Retirees Miss To Save on Taxes
You can take advantage of this narrow period to move your money out of a traditional retirement account into a Roth to save on taxes.
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J.P. Morgan Predicts No Rate Cuts in 2026: Winners, Losers and the Dollar Impact
J.P. Morgan predicts no rate cuts this year. Who will gain and who will pay if the Federal Reserve doesn’t cut interest rates in 2026? Find out more now.
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Americans Making This Salary Are Most Likely To See Bigger Tax Refunds This Year
We will explore how recent changes affect Americans’ tax refunds in 2026 and what this could mean for you.
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3 Grocery Staples That Often Spike in Price During Global Tensions
Here are three staples that typically spike during a global conflict.
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Tariff Refunds on the Way? What the Middle Class Can Expect for Their Budgets
Possible tariff refunds could ease middle-class budgets by lowering everyday costs. Here’s what consumers may see and how refunds could affect household spending.
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Trump’s $1K Senior Account Match May Not Close Retirement Gap for Boomers
President Donald Trump has proposed a retirement savings plan that would match up to $1,000 in annual contributions for workers without employer-sponsored accounts. Read Next: Trump Reaffirms No Tax…
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Trump’s Tariffs Boosted 2026 COLA – Why Your Wallet Won’t Feel Relief
Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump contributed to higher prices in 2025, which in turn contributed to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Whether the COLA is enough to…
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Trump Reaffirms No Tax on Social Security: What Retirees Must Do Next
The White House framed the policy as “no tax on Social Security, ” but the change comes through expanded deductions rather than a direct repeal.
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Sweating Over Taxes? Fidelity Says Make These Essential Moves Now
According to Fidelity, you can make five strategic moves to potentially reduce the taxes you owe.
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3 Money Expert’s Hot Takes on Social Security — Are They Valid?
Here are three money expert’s hot takes on Social Security. Are they valid?
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4 Lesser-Known Tax Breaks Seniors Can Use To Maximize Refunds
If you’re retired or approaching retirement, here are tax breaks worth having on your radar.
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I’m a CPA: 3 Tax Changes Middle-Class Filers Should Watch Out for This Year
Here are a few tax updates worth checking before you file, especially for middle-class taxpayers.
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I’m a CPA: 3 Tax Deductions My Clients Are Often Surprised They Qualify For
Here are a few deductions you may be surprised that you qualify for, according to experts.
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4 Tax Mistakes Seniors Make That Could Trigger an IRS Audit
Here are four tax mistakes seniors should avoid making in the hopes of not getting flagged for an IRS audit.
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These States Hit Middle-Class Earners Hardest at Tax Time
Here are the states that hit middle-class earners the hardest during tax time.
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I Asked ChatGPT Which Lesser-Known Tax Breaks Seniors Can Use To Maximize Refunds
If you’re looking for lesser-known tax breaks you can use to maximize your refund, you’re in good company. GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT this very question.
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Here’s How Much Your Social Security Check May Impact Your Budget in April 2026
To help retirees better plan for the weeks ahead, here’s a closer look at how their Social Security check may impact them this month.
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6 Grocery Purchases That Are Getting Harder To Afford on Social Security in 2026
Here are six grocery purchases that are getting harder to afford on Social Security in 2026.
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5 Tax Credits and Deductions for Every Income Level
Here are five tax credits and deductions that can help maximize your tax savings or your refund, regardless of your income bracket.
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4 Tax Breaks and Write-Offs Homebuyers Who Bought in 2025 Should Know
Here are four tax breaks and write-offs homebuyers who bought property last year should know about.
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I’m a CPA: 4 Tax Credits Parents Often Overlook
If you’re a parent, don’t forget to check if you qualify for these tax credits.
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This Is How Much Bigger Your Tax Refund Will Be After New SALT Deductions
Many consumers across the country may potentially see thousands of dollars more in their tax refunds with this change.
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I’m an Investing Expert: Here’s How Trump Could Shake Up Your Bonds in 2026
An investing expert explains how potential Trump policies in 2026 could affect bond yields, prices and income, and what investors should watch closely.
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March 2026 Social Security Checks: How Much More You’re Getting
Monthly 2026 Social Security checks are slightly higher thanks to a 2.8% COLA. Learn how the inflation adjustment boosts benefits for retirees.
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I Asked ChatGPT How the Iran War Will Impact My Retirement Savings — Here’s What It Said
Given the intense spin surrounding America and Israel’s airstrike war against the oil-rich country of Iran that began on February 28, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the noise — especially regarding the consequences of the conflict.
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3 Tax Filing Watch-Outs If You Sold Any Investments in 2025
Here are three things to watch out for if you sold any investments in 2025.
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I Asked ChatGPT If I Can Get the Same Tax Deductions as the Rich — Here’s What It Said
Here’s what ChatGPT had to say on whether the average American can get the same tax deductions as the rich.
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I’m a CFP: 5 Tax Deductions High Earners Overlook That Could Save You $10K or More
GOBankingRates spoke with certified financial planners (CFP) who shared five tax deductions high earners often miss, which could save $10,000 or more.
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Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Could Backfire, Expert Warns
A fintech expert warned that a 10% credit card interest limit could backfire, leading to more debt, tighter lending and a shift toward higher‑cost alternatives.
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If You Make Under $200K, These 3 Tax Credits Could Apply To You This Year
Here’s a look at three of the most valuable credits you should take a look at before you file your taxes in 2026.
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Why Working Longer Might Make Sense for Retirement, According to Larry Fink
Here’s why Fink believes working longer might make sense for retirement.
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6 Surprising Ways Your Summer Travel Plans Could Be Impacted by the Iran War
What are the more subtle ways that the Iran war could impact your summer travel plans?
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3 Tax Mistakes Boomers Are Most Likely To Make — and How To Avoid Them
Before submitting your tax returns, make sure you’re aware of these common tax errors that can cost you money or potentially get you in trouble with the IRS.
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5 Safest Places To Keep Your Money During the Iran War
As uncertainty around the war grows, investors are seeking safety. See some of the safest investments to protect your money during geopolitical turmoil.
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I’m a New Retiree: 3 Social Security Lessons I Learned in Retirement
Here are the five biggest lessons I learned the hard way after I stopped working and started collecting benefits.
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I’m a CPA: Here’s What Happens if You Underpay Estimated Taxes
GOBankingRates spoke with a CPA and tax attorney about what happens when estimated taxes go unpaid and how the costs can escalate.
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Trump Discusses $2K Tariff Checks Again — How They’d Work and Who Might Qualify
A recent email touted the possible $2,000 tariff rebate checks, but the details, funding and eligibility remain unclear. Here’s what money experts say.
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I’m a CPA: 4 Critical Checks Seniors Need To Make for Their Estate Taxes
Chad Cummings, certified public accountant (CPA) and attorney at Cummings Law shared what four things seniors need to check when it comes to estate taxes.
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I’m a CPA: 5 Disastrous Mistakes Senior Clients Make With Their Estate Taxes
According to certified public accountants (CPAs), here are five potentially disastrous mistakes some senior clients make with their estate taxes.
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3 Invisible Car Costs that Will Spike with Your Gas Prices Right Now
The United States and Israel surprised the world when it ended February with military air strikes launched against the oil-rich country of Iran in an attempt to end the country’s nuclear program and missile and drone capabilities. With approximately 20% of the world’s oil traffic passing through the Iran-adjacent Strait of Hormuz, the conflict has already caused U.S. gas prices to spike, and if the war continues gas could be as high as $4.00 per gallon by late summer.
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4 Moves to Shield Your Money Now as Iran Risk Rises, Warns a Financial Advisor
Tensions involving Iran are already pushing up energy and food costs. A financial advisor shares practical steps to protect your budget and investments.
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Trump Says the Iran War Could End Soon: How Your Wallet Could Still Feel the Pinch After It’s Over
President Trump has given mixed signals on the war, signaling it could end soon or continue. Even if it winds down, several factors could squeeze wallets.
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Elon Musk Says You Don’t Need To Worry About Saving for Retirement
Elon Musk made the claim that AI and robots will make saving for retirement unnecessary — but financial experts warn why that thinking could backfire.
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I Compared Prices Before and After Trump’s Tariffs: Here’s What Changed
Data shows Americans are actually paying more for essential and everyday items than before the tariffs.
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How Much You Need Invested To Replace a Social Security Check in 2026
Here’s how much you need to have invested to replace the 2026 Social Security check — and how to calculate it.
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Social Security COLA 2027: How This Week’s Fed Signal Shapes Your Future Checks
The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates steady, holding them within their target range of 3.5% to 3.75% during their most recent policy meeting on March 18. Any potential cuts in interest rates were rendered all but impossible due to the war in Iran, with its impact on energy prices and inflation spikes.
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7 Common Foods in Danger of Losing SNAP Eligibility in 2026 — Who Is Impacted?
SNAP benefits are changing in 2026 as some states could ban soda, candy and sweetened drinks. Which are limiting SNAP food eligibility and when?
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Stock Market Crash: What It Is and What Investors Should Know
Learn what a stock market crash is, what causes crashes and how investors can respond when markets drop sharply. Here’s the need-to-know details:
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Dave Ramsey To Investors: Don’t Make This Common Mistake During Global Conflict
In a March 11, 2026, Facebook video, the finance expert warned against making the following common mistake during a global conflict.
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Beef Prices Are Poised To Jump This Spring: The Protein Swap That Can Trim Your Weekly Bill
Beef prices are surging as cattle supplies have been shrinking. See why costs are rising — and which cheaper protein could help cut your grocery bill.
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I’m a Tax Specialist: The NIIT Rule High Earners Overlook Until It’s Too Late
GOBankingRates explores all the in’s and out’s with this NIIT rule that large income earners should pay attention to sooner rather than later.
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5 Steps To Take Now If Your Tax Refund Is Lower Than You Thought
Is your tax refund is lower than expected? Here are the steps you can take right now to discover the reason and enact a solution.
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This One Simple Money Move Can Lower Your Tax Bill Before Filing
GOBankingRates consulted with tax experts about the one simple money move people can do to lower their tax bill before filing this year.
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I’m a Financial Advisor: 4 Ways To Reduce Taxes Before Retirement Starts
Andrew Latham, financial advisor and director of content at SuperMoney, shared four tips to reduce taxes before you begin your golden years.
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I’m an Economist: 5 Ways the Iran War Could Impact Your Retirement Savings
Rising Iran tensions could further impact markets, oil prices and inflation — putting 401(k)s, IRAs and retirement savings at risk in unexpected ways.
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Mortgage Rates vs. Home Prices in 2026: Which One Matters More Right Now?
GOBankingRates spoke with realtors and lenders for their insights on what matters most in 2026: home prices or mortgage rates
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I’m a CPA: Here’s Why ‘Close Enough’ Tax Math Can Cost You
According to Rachel Richards, certified public accountant (CPA) and head of tax at the tax company Gelt, here’s why “close enough” tax math can cost you.
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I’m a Tax Preparer: The No. 1 Filing Mistake That Wipes Out Tax Refunds
GOBankingRates consulted a tax accountant to learn about the filing mistake that could cost people their refunds and reduce their 2026 refunds.
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I’m a Retirement Planner: 5 Tax Moves To Make Before You Claim Social Security
Christopher Stroup, founder and president of Silicon Beach Financial, shared the following five best tax moves to make before claiming Social Security.
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Can Social Security Still Pay Full Benefits? What Experts Say After Trump Claims ‘We Will Always Protect’ It
Financial experts discuss whether Social Security benefits will face cuts after 2033, what Trump has promised and how the trust fund could be salvaged.
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4 Scenarios for Interest Rates in 2026 and How to Prepare
American interest rates in the 2020s have been defined by extraordinary volatility, swinging from record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic era of 2020 and 2021 to the massive surge of 2022 and 2023 in response to subsequent high inflation, all before stabilizing throughout the past two years. Economists generally believe that interest rates will continue on a modest decline, but the specific path the rates take could easily be swayed by a number of factors — potentially making your 2026 financial planning rather difficult.
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Gas Prices Have Been Surging Amid Iran War — How To Save Money at the Pump Now
Gas prices have surged above $3 a gallon in many states as the Iran conflict fueled oil volatility. See where prices jumped and how to save at the pump.
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Middle-Class Families: 4 Tax Moves That Could Boost Your Refund
Luckily, there are still several things middle-class families can check and do to maximize their tax refund each year. Here are five practical tips to consider.
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Stimulus Checks in the Form of Tax Refunds? What the Pros Are Saying Is Possible
Find out what you can expect and what the pros are saying is actually possible.
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Social Security’s Built-In Benefit Cut Is Coming — Here’s What It Means for You
Social Security’s built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding in plain sight.
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3 Common Tax Myths That Can Hurt Your Refund This Year
We’re calling out five common tax myths that should be debunked and offering tips on what to do instead.
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I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If Lower-Income Americans Didn’t Pay Taxes — and If the Rich Paid More
To explore it, I asked ChatGPT how that would actually work in practice. Here is what it said.
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Will Your Taxes Have To Pay for Trump’s Tariff Refunds?
If tariff refunds move forward, taxpayers could be left with the bill. Here’s how refunds work and what they could mean for your taxes.
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These States Are Seeing the Highest Jumps in Energy Prices — Here’s Why
Here’s where prices are rising the fastest and what is driving the trend.
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Why Donald Trump Has Paid Far Less in Taxes Than Most W-2 Workers
Explore how Donald Trump (legally) paid little to no federal income tax, revealing how real estate tax incentives favor investors over W‑2 wage earners.
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4 Wealth-Saving Investment Moves Billionaires Make When Markets Go Wild
When markets turn volatile, billionaires often make moves other investors don’t. Explore their unconventional strategies & change how you invest amid uncertainty.
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Claiming These 4 Tax Breaks Could Get You in Trouble With the IRS
Here are four tax breaks to watch out for if you don’t want to deal with a rejected return, costly penalties or other problems with the IRS.
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4 Reasons Planning Retirement Around Home Equity Is a Bad Idea
Planning retirement around home equity can backfire due to liquidity constraints, market timing risk and rising ownership costs.
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Freelancers: This Is How To Claim All Your Business Deductions in 2026
Here is how to claim the deductions you are entitled to.
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Iran War Investing: 4 Stock Sectors Retirees Might Want To Pull Money From Right Now
Market volatility is surging amid the conflict in Iran. These sectors could pose added risks for retirees’ portfolios. Find out which sectors are impacted.
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Middle-Class Earners: 5 ‘Tax Hacks’ That Could Backfire During Tax Season
The following are tax hacks that could backfire on middle-class earners this tax season.
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I Asked ChatGPT What Documents I Need for Tax Season — Here’s the Full List
In order to get a head start on my own tax filing, I asked ChatGPT what documents I need for tax season in the United States — here’s what it said.
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New Trump Tax Perks and Other Issues Are Slowing State Refunds in 5 Places — Here’s How To Prevent Delays
If you are worried about delays, here are three things you can do to prevent them, based on a GOBankingRates analysis of various tax and government sources.
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Retirees Beware: 5 Distribution Missteps That Can Shrink Your Refund
Put the following five distribution missteps on your radar, so you don’t inadvertently reduce your tax refund.
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Here’s How Much Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2026 — by Age
Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.
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The ‘GENIUS Loophole’: How To Use the New Crypto Law To Pay Zero Capital Gains
Here’s what experts said is actually going on behind the so-called “GENIUS Act loophole.”
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Warren Buffett Says Money ‘Would Go Down’ in a Major War — What Investors Should Know
Buffett has long argued that owning “productive assets” is more valuable during war. Finance experts explain.
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Nearing Retirement? 5 Takeaways on Social Security, Medicare and 401(k)s From Trump’s State of the Union
Nearing retirement? Key takeaways on Social Security, Medicare, and 401(k)s from Trump’s State of the Union and what they could mean for your finances.
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Here’s What Trump’s Executive Order on Single Family Home Sales Really Means for the Middle Class
Breaks down how a new executive order on single-family home sales could affect middle-class homebuyers, housing affordability and the real estate market.
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I Asked ChatGPT for the Tax Mistakes Self-Filers Make Most Often — and How To Avoid Them
To ensure my taxes are error-free, I asked ChatGPT for the tax mistakes self-filers make most often and how I could avoid them — here’s what it said.
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How To Buy Bitcoin and Win During This Crypto Crash
Bitcoin is down significantly in 2026. Learn smart strategies for buying bitcoin during the crypto crash while managing volatility and long-term risk.
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What Middle-Class Workers Get Wrong About Overtime and Take-Home Pay
Find out what middle-class workers get wrong about overtime and their take-home pay.
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Social Security Checks vs. Rising Prices: What the Iran Conflict Could Mean for Seniors’ Buying Power
Seniors on a fixed income could experience a significant financial strain, limiting their buying power — here’s what you need to know.
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5 Everyday Items That Will Become More Expensive If the Iran Conflict Continues
In light of this conflict, American consumers can expect a number of everyday items to spike in price as global supply lines and markets are disrupted.
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Why $1K From Your 401(k) Beats High-Interest Debt: New Penalty-Free Option Explained
To help ease financial burdens, a provision in the Secure 2.0 Act allows people with a 401(k) to withdraw up to $ 1,000 penalty-free for emergency expenses.
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Your Social Security Check Increased by About $56 This Year — Here’s How Much Inflation Has Already Eaten Away
Your Social Security check rose about $56 this year, but inflation has already reduced its value—here’s how much buying power retirees have lost.
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Tesla Under Fire: What To Do With Your EV Stock Before It’s Too Late
Legal challenges and falling European EV sales are pressuring Tesla (TSLA). Some investors may be rethinking whether the stock is still a long-term hold.
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I’m a Financial Planner: Here’s How To Rebalance Your Investments Amid the Iran Conflict
The U.S. and Israel-Iran war volatility is impacting the markets. A financial planner explains what investors should do now to rebalance their portfolios.
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