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401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Are At Record Highs: What They Really Cost YouJune 16, 2026 - 7:36 pmFinancial experts warn that while 401(k) hardship withdrawals can provide emergency access to funds, they often come at a high cost. Alternatives such as 401(k) loans, credit cards, or home equity financing may be less damaging in the long run.
Still Waiting On Your Tax Refund? The IRS Says Relief May Be Coming This MonthJune 8, 2026 - 5:43 pmTwo 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.
Tax Season May Be Over, But Many Seniors Are Still Getting Hit With Surprise Bills They Didn’t See ComingJune 1, 2026 - 8:14 pmAcross 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 pmFor 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 pmThe 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.
Five Things To Know About Trump’s New Retirement Plan — Including A $1,000 Government MatchMay 4, 2026 - 6:58 pmRoughly 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.
This New Tax Plan Could Wipe Out Federal Income Taxes For MillionsApril 27, 2026 - 6:14 pmThe Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act could eliminate federal income taxes for millions and reduce them for many more. While still just a proposal, it highlights a growing push to use tax policy to address rising living costs.
How You Might Save on Taxes Just by Shifting Your Investments Around
A quick look at your tax return can reveal some easy ways to reduce your taxes this year. One is to reallocate your investment income to make it more tax-efficient. And it’s not as complicated as it sounds.
Economists Agree Inflation May Hit 5.5% This Year
Economists agree that inflation may rise up to 5.5% at the end of 2021 but are still uncertain what levels it will reach by 2022 and what policies the Federal Reserve Bank will take. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Stimulus Check Update: Homeowners Could Be Entitled To More Money
If you’re a homeowner, you may not have to wait for a fourth stimulus check to get your hands on more government money. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE.