What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today’s cost of living
Bob Newhart and Will Ferrell star in “Elf.” Warner Bros. In the 2003 movie “Elf,” the lead character…
What Trump accounts and Australia’s Super may mean for Social Security
Onfokus | E+ | Getty Images New Trump accounts are set to start giving money to millions of…
If you teach your kids just 5 things about money, use these 5 phrases
Becoming a dad was one of the biggest things that motivated me to take control of my finances.…
These big 401(k) changes are coming in 2026 — what it means for you
Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images As 2025 winds down, many financial advisors are preparing for 2026, which…
Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
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…
How to use your flexible spending account balance before it expires
Sturti | E+ | Getty Images Some workers with health flexible spending accounts may be on the verge…
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…
Here are some of the biggest required minimum distribution mistakes
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images As December approaches, some older Americans must soon take required withdrawals…
Social Security 2026 benefit amounts will be affected by these changes
Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty Images About 75 million Americans will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment to their…
What to do with your 401(k) after a layoff
Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images More from Financial Advisor Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories affecting…
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…