Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images When workers retire, a key decision they may face concerns their 401(k) savings — do they leave the money in their employer plan, or roll it over to an individual retirement account? Companies are increasingly adding features to their 401(k) plans that may …
Jacob Wackerhausen | Istock | Getty Images Earlier this week, the White House — in conjunction with Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, and his wife, Susan — announced one of the largest donations ever to benefit American children. The Dells’ $6.25 billion pledge goes hand in hand with …
Andresr | E+ | Getty Images The so-called subsidy cliff for Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums is about to return in 2026. But there are steps households can take to avoid the cliff — and potentially save thousands of dollars on premiums next year, according to financial planners. The …
Many baby boomers aren’t on track to retire with enough money. They have some options to adjust their trajectory, researchers said, but these come with trade-offs. Just 40% of workers who are age 61 to 65 — the youngest members of the boomer cohort — are financially on track for …
A UPS truck at the Palace Imports warehouse in Linden, New Jersey, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a wave of big companies announcing steep job cuts, many laid-off workers may face a financially difficult and uncertain period ahead. Amazon said on …
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Medicare open enrollment kicked off on Oct. 15, with one notable difference for beneficiaries who are considering updating their health insurance plans — the federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1. Updates related to Medicare open enrollment — which runs through …
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Asheville, N.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Matt Rourke | AP The Social Security Administration sent what experts say is a misleading email to consumers last week, describing President Donald Trump‘s “one big beautiful bill” as “long-awaited tax …
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican House members celebrate following the signing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 3, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters How to read this guide Follow along from start to …
Senate staffers rest on the U.S. Capitol steps at sunrise as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters How to read this guide Follow along from start to finish, …
A Social Security Administration office in Washington, D.C., on March 26. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly aiming to reform and downsize the agency. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images The Social Security Administration is under new leadership, after financial services executive Frank Bisignano was sworn in …