Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.com When you inherit an IRA, it’s more than just a financial windfall; it’s also a responsibility. The rules governing inherited IRAs are complex and can significantly impact how much you’ll ultimately receive after taxes, as well as how you manage your finances long-term. Whether you’re navigating regulations, balancing tax considerations, or planning […]
ra2studio / Shutterstock.com 2025 was a year of concrete numbers and finalized policies. We saw the confirmed inflation adjustments for our taxes, new contribution limits for retirement accounts, and the finalization of major legal settlements. It was a year where the “vibes” economy was replaced by hard data. The numbers below—from the Social Security COLA […]
Johnson / Money Talks News Wall Street consensus is a rare thing. Usually, for every bull pounding the table, there is a bear warning of impending doom. But entering 2026, the mood is different. The biggest banks and independent researchers are surprisingly aligned, predicting a fourth consecutive year of gains for the S&P 500. The […]
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Several million people in the United States regularly suffer through sleepless nights, which many researchers agree greatly affects overall health. Numerous hospitals dedicate entire divisions to studying sleep — and they’re willing to pay you several thousand dollars just to watch you nap, if you’re willing to get paid to sleep. Some […]
Masson / Shutterstock.com It’s the end of December. You’re likely exhausted from the holidays, full of leftovers and ready to ring in 2026. The last thing you want to do is think about money. But the calendar doesn’t care about your fatigue. Dec. 31 isn’t just a party date; it is the hard deadline for […]
Xavier Lorenzo / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. I spent more than 30 years as a personal finance reporter for dozens of TV newsrooms nationwide. For about the last 15 of […]
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You don’t need a college degree to build a flexible, rewarding career. More companies are shifting their hiring focus to job seekers with the […]
Kues / Shutterstock.com If you’re retired, you probably spend less time thinking about the return on your money and more thinking about the return of your money. You watch your spending, monitor your investments, and try to minimize your taxes. But there’s one specific oversight that can cost you more than a bad stock pick […]
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. After a year of major shifts in how people work, the story heading into 2026 is one of clarity. Workers know what they […]
Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The real estate market has shifted away from high-concept aesthetics toward long-term durability. A feature might look impressive in an agent’s listing photos, […]
