Late-Year Retirement Moves, Flying Cars and More of Today’s Top Money News
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Hello dear readers, and happy Monday. Just a reminder, we are 12 days away from Halloween, 38 days away from Thanksgiving and 67 days away from Christmas. How’s that for an eye-opener? With that in mind, here’s our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there.
The Big Lead: 6 Retirement Moves To Make Before the End of 2026
The end of the year is a natural time to review your retirement plan, but that means more than simply checking your account balance. From maximizing contributions to reviewing taxes and required withdrawals, several moves may be easier or more valuable if you make them before 2026 ends. Check them out here.
Business Spotlight: Tesla vs. Alef Aeronautics
Late last week, Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Roadster, a two-person sports car that he referred to as a flying car. Though that description is debatable, another company responded with a video of its own electric flying car … soaring above a Telsa Roadster and Cybertruck. The company is Alef Aeronautics, and it’s chief executive had a message for Musk: “Welcome, Tesla, to the flying car race; we’ve been here alone for eleven years.” Read the full story here.
Be Aware: The IRS Isn’t Sliding Into Your DMs for Crypto — And Other Government Scams To Avoid
Government impersonation scams have been around for decades, but they’ve moved far beyond the old-fashioned phone call. Today’s fakes can arrive by text, email, social media or a search ad. The Federal Trade Commission received more than 375,000 reports of these scams in 2025 alone, with reported losses topping $900 million. Go here to learn which agencies are most often impersonated and how to tell the difference.
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