Small Business Optimism Hits Record Highs as Owners Defy Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. Chamber Small Business Index hits record 72.0 as 74% of business owners express optimism for 2026 despite concerns about tariffs and inflation.
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401(k) Contribution Limits Rise Again in 2026: Here's How to Maximize Your Retirement Savings
The IRS has raised 401(k) contribution limits to $24,500 for 2026, with a new 'super catch-up' provision allowing workers ages 60-63 to contribute up to $35,750 annually.
Record 654,000 Americans Are Now 401(k) Millionaires: Inside the Bull Market's Retirement Revolution
Fidelity data shows 401(k) millionaires hit an all-time high of 654,000. Here's how long-term savers built seven-figure retirement accounts and what you can learn from them.
CD Rates Slip Below 4% as Savers Face Shrinking Returns in 2026
Certificate of deposit rates have fallen below 4% at most major banks as the Fed's rate cuts work through the financial system. Here's what savers should do now.
Workers Ages 60-63 Get Super Catch-Up: How SECURE 2.0's $11,250 Bonus Can Supercharge Your Retirement
SECURE 2.0's super catch-up provision lets workers ages 60-63 contribute an extra $11,250 to 401(k)s in 2026. Here's how to maximize this limited-time opportunity.
Your 2026 Savings Playbook: Making the Most of High-Yield Accounts Before Rates Fall
High-yield savings accounts still pay over 4% APY, but rates are headed lower. Here's how to maximize your savings returns in 2026 before the Fed cuts further.
Gen Z Rewrites the Retirement Playbook: Young Americans Start Saving a Decade Earlier Than Parents
New research reveals Gen Z begins saving for retirement at age 19—a full decade earlier than Baby Boomers. Here's what it means for the future of retirement.
2026 Recession Watch: Why Most Economists Are Betting Against a Downturn
Goldman Sachs sees 2.5% GDP growth while JPMorgan puts recession odds at 35%. Here's what the economic forecasts mean for your investments and financial planning.
New 2026 Retirement Rules Give Savers Their Biggest Boost in Years: What Changed and How to Maximize It
Higher IRA limits, expanded catch-up contributions for ages 60-63, and a 2.8% Social Security COLA reshape retirement planning in 2026. Here's your complete guide.
White House Predicts 5% GDP Growth While Wall Street Says 2.3%: Inside America's Economic Growth Debate
Commerce Secretary Lutnick forecasts 5-6% GDP growth in 2026 while Wall Street economists predict 2-2.5%. The gap reveals a fundamental disagreement about where the economy is heading.
What the Weakening Dollar Means for Your Portfolio: Three Strategies to Protect Your Wealth
With the U.S. dollar at four-year lows, investors need to rethink portfolio construction. Here are actionable strategies to hedge currency risk and potentially profit from dollar weakness.
401(k) Millionaires Hit Record High as Two-Year Market Rally Transforms Retirement Savings
The number of 401(k) accounts with $1 million or more has reached an all-time high, up 35% from 2024, as the stock market's historic run rewards patient savers.