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.
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High Earners Face Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Rule Starting Tomorrow—What You Need to Know
Beginning January 1, 2026, workers earning over $150,000 who make catch-up contributions to their 401(k) must do so on a Roth basis. Here's how to prepare for this major SECURE 2.0 change.
Medicare Part B Premiums Jump $18 Per Month for 2026: How to Prepare for the Increase
Medicare Part B premiums are rising to $202.90 per month in 2026—the largest dollar increase in years. Here's what retirees and pre-retirees need to know.
Your 401(k) Employer Match Deadline Is December 31: Don't Leave Free Money on the Table
December 31 is the cutoff for 2025 401(k) contributions. With employer matches worth up to 6% of salary, workers who haven't maxed out their contributions may be leaving thousands in free money behind.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026: Why Your Actual Raise Will Be Smaller Than You Think
The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 sounds generous, but Medicare Part B premium increases will eat into those gains for most retirees.
Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in 401(k)? How to Decide
Should you pay off student loans or max out your 401(k)? Use our decision framework based on interest rates, employer match, and your specific situation.
How to Retire 10 Years Early Without Earning Six Figures
The FIRE movement isn't just for tech workers. Here's how ordinary earners are achieving financial independence decades ahead of schedule.
Why Your 401(k) Match Is the Best Investment You're Not Maxing Out
A 50% employer match means 50% instant returns—guaranteed. Yet 1 in 4 employees don't contribute enough to get it. Here's why that's financial malpractice.
How to Protect Your Portfolio During a Market Correction: Five Strategies That Actually Work
With the S&P 500 in correction mode and tech stocks reeling, here are five proven strategies financial advisors recommend to protect your 401(k) and investment portfolio during turbulent markets.
Berkshire's Great Pivot: Greg Abel Slashes Apple Stake to Bet Big on Alphabet
As Greg Abel takes the helm at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has slashed its Apple holdings by 75% while making a massive $4.3 billion bet on Alphabet's AI future.
Turning 65 This Year? The New $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction Could Save Retirees Hundreds on Their 2025 Taxes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 and older. Here's who qualifies, how much you could save, and how to claim it on your 2025 return.
Medicare's 2026 Overhaul: Higher Premiums, New Benefits, and What Enrollees Must Know
Medicare Part B premiums jump to $202.90 monthly in 2026, but new prescription drug caps and Part D premium decreases offer some relief. Here's what beneficiaries need to know.