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7 Reasons Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You a Six-Figure Retirement

on May 11, 2026

Skipping your employer’s 401(k) match is one of the most expensive “free money” mistakes Americans make. Here’s why.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments This Week on May 13

and on May 11, 2026

Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th get their May Social Security payment on Wednesday, May 13 — here’s the complete 2026 SSI schedule, too.

What If the Government Just Gave Every Baby a $1,000 ‘Trump Account’?

and on May 10, 2026

Two-thirds of newborns haven’t claimed their $1,000 federal head start — researchers say auto-enrollment could put that money in every eligible child’s hands automatically.

Sandwich Generation Needs to Budget for Kids and Parents. But How?

and on May 9, 2026

Nearly 75% of sandwich generation Americans have already cut their retirement goals to support family — here’s what financial planners say to do first.

Guess Which Half of America Holds 89% of the Wealth

and on May 9, 2026

Boomers alone control $90 trillion in assets — more than half of all U.S. wealth — while Americans under 45 share just 11%, a gap researchers say will take decades to close.

7 Facts About the $500,000 Investment Mistake Most People Make

on May 8, 2026

If you’re waiting to start investing, you’re leaving lots of money on the table. Here’s how to stop the bleeding.

Billionaires May Be Allowed to Donate Stock to Trump Accounts

and on May 6, 2026

Launching July 5 with a $1,000 federal seed payment, Trump Accounts may soon let Elon Musk gift Tesla shares to 5 million enrolled children.

A ‘Diversified’ Portfolio Beat the Stock Market in 2025. What Is It?

and on May 5, 2026

Morningstar’s 11-asset diversified mix returned 18.3% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 — but the classic 60/40 portfolio still wins over the long haul.

Charles and Camilla Come to America: Decoding the Economic Signals of the Royal Tour

on May 5, 2026

Diplomatic, polite and gracious. But what was the real message?

Wealthy Families Regret Rushing to Give Gifts After Tax Law Changed

and on May 5, 2026

Some wealthy families gave away millions to beat a gift-tax deadline that Congress ultimately extended — now advisers say clawing back assets is ‘expensive and very, very hard.’

A Proposal Would Cap Social Security at $100,000. Will It Fly?

and on May 4, 2026

A think tank’s plan to cap Social Security at $100,000 is just one of eight ideas on the table to prevent a 28% benefit cut by 2032.

Americans Fear This Retirement Setback More Than Death

and on May 4, 2026

Two in three Americans say running out of money scares them more than dying — and at $6,200 a month for assisted living, their fears aren’t unfounded.

Losing a Spouse Is Hard Enough, but US Tax Laws Add Salt to the Wound

and on May 2, 2026

A quirk in the tax code called the “widow’s penalty” can push a surviving spouse into a higher tax bracket — even on a smaller income.

Planning to Work in Retirement? Don’t Count on It

and on May 2, 2026

Nearly 3 in 4 workers plan to fund part of their retirement with a paycheck — but data going back to 1999 shows most never actually do.

TrumpIRA Site Broadens Access to Retirement Plans. How to Enroll

and on May 1, 2026

Millions of workers without a workplace retirement plan will soon be able to open an IRA through a new government website — and may qualify for up to $1,000 in annual matching funds.

When to Expect Your Social Security Payment for May. See Schedule.

and on April 30, 2026

Your May payment arrives on May 13, 20, or 27 — the exact date hinges on your birthday, and recipients from before 1997 follow a separate schedule entirely.

When Do You Get Your SSI Check for May 2026? See Payment Schedule

and on April 29, 2026

The May SSI check goes out May 1 — on a Friday — and the full 2026 payment schedule shows several months when checks arrive early due to weekends.

5 Things You Need to Know Now That a Major Consumer Protection Just Died (Again)

on April 29, 2026

Your financial advisor may no longer be required to put you first. Here’s what just happened — and what to do about it.

They’re Putting Risky Assets in Your 401(k) Whether You Choose Them or Not: 6 Reasons to Be Furious

on April 29, 2026

Washington just opened your retirement savings to crypto and private equity. Here’s who really benefits. (Spoiler: It’s not you.)

Silver Coins vs. Silver Bars: Which Is Better for Investing?

and on April 28, 2026

Silver coins carry premiums of 25% to 35% above spot price — here’s how they compare to silver bars on cost, liquidity, and resale.

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