Some face a ‘survivor’s penalty’ after a spouse dies — how to avoid it
D-keine | E+ | Getty Images Losing a spouse can be devastating, and survivors often face a costly…
IRS announces Roth IRA income limits for 2026
Kseniya Ovchinnikova | Moment | Getty Images The IRS has unveiled the Roth individual retirement account contribution and income limits…
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,…
These inherited IRA mistakes could reduce your windfall, advisors say
Juanma Hache | Moment | Getty Images While many investors welcome a windfall, the rules for inherited individual…
Inherited IRAs have a key withdrawal change for 2025. What to know
If you inherited an individual retirement account, there is a key change for 2025 that — without action…
I’m a CFP and personal finance reporter. How I plan for open enrollment
Azmanl | E+ | Getty Images As a certified financial planner and personal finance reporter, I spend a…
How Roth conversions could slash Trump’s $40,000 ‘SALT’ deduction
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill…