America's Auto-IRA Revolution: 18 States Now Help 54 Million Workers Save for Retirement
Minnesota and Hawaii become the 17th and 18th states to launch automatic retirement savings programs as $2.75 billion has been saved through state-run plans.
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New 401(k) Limits for 2026: How to Maximize Your $24,500 Contribution
The IRS raised 401(k) contribution limits to $24,500 for 2026. Here's what changed, who can contribute more, and strategies to maximize your retirement savings.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley See S&P 500 Reaching Record Highs: Inside Wall Street's 2026 Playbook
Wall Street's biggest banks project the S&P 500 will climb to 7,600-7,800 in 2026, with small caps poised to outperform for the first time in years.
I Bonds Still Pay 4.03%: How This Inflation-Protected Investment Beats Most Savings Accounts
Series I Savings Bonds offer a 4.03% composite rate through April 2026, including a 0.90% fixed rate locked for life. Here's how to maximize this government-backed investment.
SBA Delivers Record $44 Billion to Small Businesses in FY2025: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed a record-breaking $44 billion in loans to small businesses in fiscal year 2025, signaling robust capital access for entrepreneurs.
Medicare's Historic Drug Price Cuts Take Effect: What 9 Million Seniors Need to Know
The first-ever Medicare negotiated drug prices went into effect January 1, 2026. Ten popular medications now cost 38-79% less, saving seniors an estimated $1.5 billion this year.
The New 401(k) Long-Term Care Rule: Penalty-Free Withdrawals for Insurance Premiums in 2026
A new SECURE 2.0 provision now allows penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals up to $2,600 annually to pay for long-term care insurance. Here's how it works.
The IRS's Retirement Gift: 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits Jump for 2026
The IRS has raised 401(k) limits to $24,500 and IRA limits to $7,500 for 2026. Here's what savers need to know about maximizing their retirement contributions.
New York's LLC Transparency Act Takes Effect Today Amid Regulatory Confusion
New York's LLC Transparency Act becomes law on January 1, 2026, but business owners face uncertainty due to missing forms, conflicting definitions, and delayed guidance from state regulators.
The Retirement Revolution: What Every Saver Must Know About 2026's Biggest Changes
Major retirement savings changes take effect in 2026, including higher contribution limits, mandatory Roth catch-ups for high earners, and new super catch-up provisions. What you need to know.
The Long-Term Care Insurance Loophole: How Retirees Can Now Tap 401(k)s Penalty-Free
A new rule effective December 29, 2025 allows retirees under 59.5 to withdraw up to $2,500 annually from retirement accounts penalty-free for long-term care insurance premiums.
Medicare Part B Premium Jumps 9.7% in 2026: The Second-Highest Increase in History
The standard Medicare Part B premium rises to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase that partially offsets Social Security's 2.8% COLA for millions of retirees.