Taxes
Older Retirees Are Now up Against a Deadline That Could Cost Them Thousands. Here’s How to Avoid the 25% Fine.
Karla Bowsher on November 12, 2025
The IRS penalty for missing this cutoff date is too steep to risk. Fortunately, you can dodge it — if you act soon.
Dec. 31 Hits Different for Taxpayers: Miss These 8 IRS Deadlines and It Could Cost You — What to Do Now
Miranda Marquit on November 11, 2025
Don’t miss the year-end deadline to take advantage of these tax breaks.
Clock Ticking for Homeowners As Thousands in Tax Credits Vanish Dec. 31. Here’s What to Do Before It’s Too Late.
MTN Staff on November 7, 2025
These upgrades can make your home more efficient, but you’ll need to act fast.
International Agencies Downgrade the U.S. Again, Citing ‘Weakening Governance’ and ‘Fiscal Deterioration.’ Could America’s New Credit Rating Hurt You?
Kendall Blythe on October 30, 2025
You are your country. When its credit slips, there are consequences for all.
The 2026 Social Security Bump Will Cost Some Retirees. Are Your Benefits at Risk of Taxation?
Karla Bowsher on October 30, 2025
Will the latest annual Social Security increase hurt your or your loved ones’ fixed retirement income?
Tipped Workers Feel Stiffed by the No Tax on Tips Law
Kendall Blythe on October 29, 2025
Thought you would pocket thousands in untaxed tips? Think again.
Dumb and Dumber: 7 Money Mistakes That Can Be Disastrous If Your Next Move Is Another Mistake
Kendall Blythe on October 28, 2025
We all make poor money decisions occasionally. Don’t make matters worse by compounding the issue.
Fantasy Finances: Out of the Blue You Inherit $50,000. Do You Save It, Pay Off Debt or Spend It All Because It Was Never in Your Plan?
Kendall Blythe on October 27, 2025
You may dream of millions, but thousands is more likely. Make it count.
6 Ways Your Income Taxes Change in Retirement (for Better and Worse)
Chris Kissell on October 16, 2025
Understanding how your tax situation evolves in retirement may help you keep more money in your pocket.
IRS Announces Income Brackets and Tax Rates for 2026
Karla Bowsher on October 15, 2025
Another year brings another inflation adjustment for the thresholds that determine how much you owe Uncle Sam.
IRS to Increase Tax Breaks for Investment Gains, Gifts and Estates in 2026
Chris Kissell on October 14, 2025
These changes mostly affect wealthy taxpayers, but some middle-class folks also likely will benefit.
3 Tax Credits That Will Be More Generous Next Year — and 4 That Won’t
Karla Bowsher on October 13, 2025
Good news for some taxpayers, but bad news for others.
Trump’s 100% China Tariffs Could Double Prices for Consumers
Kendall Blythe on October 13, 2025
Americans may be squeezed even more, just in time for the holidays. Here are 5 ways you can prepare.
Here’s How Much Your Standard Deduction Just Increased
Karla Bowsher on October 9, 2025
The popular federal income tax break is rising again due to inflation as well as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
3 Trump Tax Cuts That Democrats Want to Expand Even More
Chris Kissell on October 3, 2025
Some Democrats are pushing to expand key breaks that were created by President Trump’s recent tax law.
Bill Would Make All Social Security Benefits Tax-Free Starting in 2026
Karla Bowsher and B.T. Ballenger on October 2, 2025
If the legislation passes, nobody would owe federal income taxes on their Social Security payments.
States Where Homeowners Will Save the Most (and Least) on Property Taxes in 2026
Chris Kissell on October 1, 2025
Find out who will see the biggest savings from the new law that quadrupled the SALT deduction limit.
10 Big Financial Dates in October — Including the Social Security COLA
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2025
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
5 Factors to Consider if You Expect to Work Past 75
Kendall Blythe on September 29, 2025
Americans are living longer and working later. How does that change your retirement plan?
Should You Save or Invest? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Decide
Kendall Blythe on December 4, 2025
Saving and investing are not the same. Which is right for you?
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