Retirement
Wealth Taxes Don’t Work
Wealth taxes, which impose levies on an individual’s net worth rather than income, have been proposed in various countries as a tool to reduce inequality and fund [...]
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Modest Inflation Pushes Estimated Social Security COLA Higher
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a critical mechanism that helps millions of Americans maintain their purchasing power amid rising prices. [...]
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Obamacare Premiums Could Increase 75% in 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, faces a critical juncture as a combination of rising healthcare costs, expensive new drugs, and the [...]
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Why An Alarming Number Of Workers Cash Out 401(k) Plans
An alarming trend has emerged in recent years: a significant number of workers are cashing out their 401(k) retirement plans, often at the expense of their [...]
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Congress Proposes Caps on IRAs and Eliminating Backdoor Roth Conversions
In recent years, populist movements have gained significant traction in American politics, influencing policy debates across the spectrum. Among the proposals [...]
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Can Trump Really End Taxes on Social Security?
During his 2024 presidential campaign and subsequent second term, President Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security [...]
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Is Social Security Solvent?
Is Social Security Insolvent? Social Security, a cornerstone of the American social safety net, provides critical financial support to retirees. Established in [...]
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Is Social Security Solvent?
Social Security solvency refers to the ability of the Social Security program, specifically the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) trust funds, [...]
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How to Access Your IRA Without Penalty Before Age 59 ½
Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code allows individuals to access funds from their retirement accounts before reaching the typical retirement age of 59½ [...]
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Social Security Changes for 2025
In 2025, several significant changes to the U.S. Social Security system have been implemented, reflecting both economic adjustments and legislative decisions that [...]
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