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Half of Pre-Retirees Lack an Updated Retirement Plan. An Advisor Is Not the Only Fix
Kendall Blythe on October 9, 2026
However, those with advisors feel better prepared.
How to Build a DIY Retirement Plan — and Why You Shouldn’t Do It Alone
Scott Staton on October 8, 2026
You don’t need a professional to help you get your plans on solid ground, but you do need some help.
Trump Accounts Are Going Automatic: 5 Things Parents Must Know Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 8, 2026
Uncle Sam just opened investments account for qualifying kids. The part everybody wants still won’t show up on its own.
Social Security 2027 COLA to Outpace Medicare Cost but Not Much Else
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on October 8, 2026
A projected 3.5% raise could add roughly $20 a month over a 3.4% estimate, while heating oil and drug premiums threaten to absorb it.
Trump Accounts Are Now Live. Here’s How They Work
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on October 7, 2026
Families can add up to $5,000 a year, but withdrawal rules, tax treatment and the $1,000 newborn deposit make these accounts different from 529 plans.
Why We Picked Panama for Building a New Life — and Wealth
Kathleen Peddicord on October 7, 2026
There’s plenty for retirees and investors to love about Panama.
The IRS Is Mailing Letters About a Free $1,000. Don’t Toss Yours
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 7, 2026
It looks like the kind of IRS mail you dread. It’s actually an offer of free money, with one string attached.
Putting Your Kid on Your Deed Can Cost Them a Fortune in Taxes
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 7, 2026
It feels like the simplest estate plan there is. To the IRS, it’s a gift, and gifts come with your old price tag attached.
5 Things to Do With Your 401(k) the Week Before You Retire
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 7, 2026
One wrong move with your 401(k) this close to retirement could cost you six figures. Here’s your final checklist.
7 Money Moves You Must Make in the 5 Years Before You Retire
Marilyn Lewis on October 5, 2026
Use your last few years in the workforce wisely so you can have truly golden years.
Is a Stock Market Correction Coming? Most Americans Think So
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on October 4, 2026
A new survey finds 74% fear stocks are overextended, even as experts disagree on whether the AI boom signals a bubble.
Americans Say Inflation Has Put the FIRE Movement out of Reach
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on October 3, 2026
Prices are up 27% since 2021, while 71% of surveyed workers say early retirement now feels unrealistic—even as stock gains have lifted some portfolios.
Gold Is Roughly 26% Below Its January Record. Before You Put It in an IRA, Do the Break-Even Math
Kendall Blythe on October 2, 2026
Gold can add diversification to a retirement portfolio, but watch the IRA fees and dealer markups before making a decision.
Caring for Mom and Getting Paid? Without a Contract, It Could Cost Her Medicaid
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 1, 2026
It feels like fair pay for hard work. To Medicaid, a handshake deal can look like Mom giving her money away.
5 High-Impact Retirement Planning Strategies Most People Never Use
Kathleen Coxwell on September 30, 2026
Having confidence in your retirement funds all comes down to just a handful of choices.
Treasury Bills Pay About 4%. Gold Pays No Interest, so Why Consider a Gold IRA?
Kendall Blythe on September 30, 2026
Gold slipped 8.5% in a month, pays no interest, and the Fed just raised rates. A gold IRA adds fees and IRS rules on top. The question is what gold can still do for a portfolio.
5 Strategies to Stop Inflation From Eating Away at Your Retirement Savings
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 30, 2026
Don’t run out of money in retirement due to rising prices. Understand this risk and learn to manage it.
7 Urgent Money Moves to Protect Your Retirement From Economic Shocks
MTN Staff on September 30, 2026
Shield your hard-earned savings from surging inflation and global instability with these critical, time-sensitive financial adjustments.
Own Treasurys? You May Be Paying a State Tax You Don’t Owe
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 30, 2026
T-bills pay about 4.3% right now, and your state can’t tax a penny of it. That doesn’t mean you’re not paying.
When Do Social Security Payments Go Out for October? See Schedule
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on September 30, 2026
Birth dates determine most payment days, while some SSI recipients may see two deposits in October because of the November calendar.
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