Should you use a 401(k) to buy a home? Trump’s ‘not a huge fan’
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images President Donald Trump last week took exception to a proposal…
More states offer auto-IRA, retirement programs for workers in 2026
Tom Werner | Stone | Getty Images The list of states that have launched retirement programs for private-sector…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty Images After Beth Pinsker’s father died, she had her mother set up…
IRS releases health savings account expansion details under Trump law
Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS this week shared details…
Politics is now the No. 1 money worry, financial planners say
Sdi Productions | Istock | Getty Images On the heels of the longest-ever federal government shutdown, shifting tariff…
Your 401(k) match may not belong to you just yet
Many people saving in 401(k) accounts get a company match from their employer. But that money may not…
401(k) contribution limits 2026: IRS increases savings cap
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images The IRS has announced new 401(k) contribution limits for 2026. In its release Thursday,…
Gen X is facing a retirement crisis, reports show
Most working adults feel behind when it comes to their retirement savings. But when broken down by generation,…
Maximum Social Security benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% COLA
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images The new 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment doesn’t just increase Social Security checks,…
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $184,500 in 2026
Next year, millions of workers will be subject to a new maximum earnings threshold for Social Security payroll…
How to create a plan
More from Your Money: Here’s a look at more stories on how to manage, grow and protect your…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…