A Roth IRA is a retirement savings account that allows individuals to contribute after-tax dollars, with the significant advantage that qualified withdrawals*—including both contributions and earnings—are completely tax-free in retirement. This contrasts with traditional IRAs, which are funded with pre-tax dollars and taxed upon...
Did you know there are tons of discounts and even free resources available just for seniors? Whether you’re looking to stay active, learn a new skill, eat well, or just save a little on everyday purchases, there are many programs out there designed with...
Updated for 2025 As Benjamin Franklin famously said: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” As the IRS tax filing deadline approaches, many of us become keenly aware of and curious about how we are being taxed....
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment account for medical expenses now or in the future. The changes for 2025 increased HSA contribution limits by $150 for an individual, now $4,300...
Ready to start the new year focusing on your financial well-being? Here’s a simple month-by-month list to get started and stay on track for 2025. January – Draft a budget. Review last year’s expenses and see where you can improve for the new year....
Is Santa Claus coming to Wall Street this year? December tends to be a cheerful month for stock prices, which has some investors keeping an eye out for a late-year visit from Santa. As you can see from the chart, since 1950, December has...
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