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Sixty-Eight Percent Of Baby Boomers Are Taking This Huge Retirement Risk

June 15, 2020

Working a few years longer than you'd planned (or skipping retirement altogether) can be a good way to ensure you don't outlive your savings. However, this plan assumes you'll be able to continue working for as long as you'd like, which is a luxury not everyone has. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

One New COVID-19 Rule The IRS Wants You To Know

June 8, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people are realizing their current healthcare coverage doesn't fit their needs. As a result, the IRS is making one big change to help people make the most of their healthcare. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

3 Financial Mistakes You’ll Regret During COVID-19

June 1, 2020

The moves you make in the coming weeks or months could spell the difference between emerging from the crisis financially unscathed or hurting for years. For three big mistakes it pays to avoid at all costs, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

More Stimulus Questions? IRS Updates Guidance About Bank Accounts And Debit Cards.

May 24, 2020

The IRS has just issued new guidance for people who aren’t sure if they will get a direct deposit, a check or a payment to a debit card , or even a brand new debit card for their stimulus payments. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

In Coronavirus Economy, Financial Advisers Telling Clients These Three Key Things

May 18, 2020

As millions of Americans struggle to adjust to a “new normal,” it is no surprise that many are checking on 401(k) balances, investments, and portfolios. To calm fears amid the current market climate, here are three pieces of advice that some advisers are sharing with clients. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Two Financial Lessons We Should All Learn From The Pandemic

May 11, 2020

Researchers and experts have pointed out financial issues to Americans consistently for decades. What makes these two lessons particularly potent now is their urgency and the unique opportunity provided by the Coronavirus pandemic to act on them and reduce financial vulnerability. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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As higher car prices and elevated interest rates have driven up borrowing costs for millions of Americans, a new tax deduction signed into law may offer some relief for eligible buyers. Qualifying taxpayers can deduct interest paid on certain auto loans, potentially reducing their taxable income and lowering their federal tax bill.
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Still Waiting On Your Tax Refund? The IRS Says Relief May Be Coming This MonthJune 8, 2026 - 5:43 pm
Two groups are more likely to still be waiting for their tax refund: taxpayers who filed under extended deadlines and those whose refunds were delayed because of missing banking information. The delays also come during a tax season that has seen significantly larger refunds. However, according to the IRS, relief may be on the way this month.
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Across the country, seniors are opening IRS notices, learning they owe additional taxes, or discovering penalties they never expected. The issue often stems from the increasingly complex nature of retirement income. Social Security benefits, pensions, retirement account withdrawals, investment earnings, and Medicare-related costs.
IRS Raises 2026 Tax Brackets And 401(k) Contribution Limits, As House Backs Taxpayer Rights BillMay 25, 2026 - 1:07 pm
For 2026, the IRS has raised federal income tax bracket thresholds and standard deductions to reflect inflation. The IRS also raised retirement contribution limits for 2026. Meanwhile, the House passed a bipartisan bill to pause refund deadlines and protect judicial review during IRS collection actions.
IRS Sending More ‘Math Error’ Letters To Taxpayers: Don’t Panic — Here’s WhyMay 18, 2026 - 9:10 pm
“Math Error Notices” are sent when the IRS believes a tax return contains a mathematical or clerical mistake. That could include simple calculation errors, missing information, incorrect tax credits, or income figures that do not match IRS records. What is changing now is the level of detail the IRS must provide.
IRS May Owe You A Refund For COVID-Era Fines. Here’s How To ApplyMay 11, 2026 - 7:41 pm
The IRS issued penalties for late tax filings, unpaid taxes, or missed estimated tax payments between January 2020 and July 11, 2023 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for refunds from those fines. However, relief is not automatic for most taxpayers and a claim must be submitted for a refund or penalty abatement by July 10.
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Roughly 54 million Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. And for most people personal discipline is not enough to build long-term savings. An executive order from President Trump aims to change that. Here are five key takeaways.