Key Takeaways: Trump Accounts are new investment accounts for kids under 18, invested in low-cost index funds and managed by a parent until adulthood. Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 get a one-time $1,000 seed deposit from the U.S....
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Hidden Tax Traps That Can Shrink Your Nest Egg (and How to Avoid Them)
Key Takeaways: Pension income is usually fully taxable, while only the growth portion of annuity payments is taxed. RMDs start at age 73, and missing one can trigger a penalty worth 25% of the shortfall. Up to 85% of Social Security benefits can be taxed, though a...
The Retirement Magic Number Is Now $1.46 Million — Here’s How to Catch Up
According to the 2026 Planning and Progress Study by Northwestern Mutual, the average American now believes they’ll need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. That’s a $200,000 jump from last year. For many Americans, this upward trend is unsettling. But Americans...
Lawmakers Push Tax-Free Income Proposals That Could Affect Millions of Americans
As lawmakers look to the 2026 midterm elections, tax relief is back in the conversation. Two new proposals aim to lower taxes for low- and middle-income households by reducing how much income is taxed in the first place. Both plans have different approaches, but they...
How AI is Changing the Way Americans Manage Their Money
Americans are turning to AI for all kinds of advice these days, and that includes money advice. This makes sense. Professional advice is expensive, especially when someone just wants to know, “Am I saving enough money for the future?” or “Should I pay off debt before...
Why Couples Should Coordinate Their 401(k)s to Build More Retirement Wealth
When it comes to planning for retirement, most couples can agree to save as much as possible. But when each spouse focuses on their own 401(k), without thinking much about how the two plans work together, they could miss out on valuable employer matching money. Here’s...
Inherited an IRA? Here’s How to Manage the 10-Year Rule and Reduce Taxes
If you’ve inherited an IRA in recent years, you should be aware that the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, changed how many beneficiaries need to handle this inheritance. What used to be a generous benefit that could last decades now comes with a strict deadline that can...
