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5 Home-Equity Borrowing Mistakes That Can Put a Paid-Down House at Risk

A nearly paid-down house can feel like a financial fortress, but home-equity borrowing can create new risks when homeowners treat their property like an endless piggy bank. A home equity loan or line of credit can provide funds for major expenses, yet careless decisions can turn years of mortgage progress…

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Labor Department Amends Prohibited Transaction Exemption for AT&T Retirement Plans, Extending Coverage Through 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a notice in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026, announcing an amendment to an existing prohibited transaction exemption involving AT&T Inc. and its affiliates, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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What to Know About Payment-App Records to Save Before Disputing a Transfer

A payment-app transfer can feel almost too easy. A few taps, a confirmation screen, and money moves from one account to another, but that convenience can create a headache when something goes wrong. Saving the right records before disputing a transfer can help people organize the details and explain what…

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Why a Tax Refund Can Be Smaller Than Expected Without Being ‘Taken’

A smaller tax refund does not always mean someone grabbed your money or made a mistake. Sometimes changes in income, withholding, credits, or tax rules can shift the final number before your refund reaches your bank account.

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5 Beneficiary Form Errors That Can Override What a Will Says

A will feels like the final word in an estate plan, but certain accounts follow a different rulebook. Beneficiary forms attached to retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other financial products can direct money somewhere completely different from what a will says.

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A Closer Look at Medicare Costs Retirees Should Put Into a 2027 Planning File Now

Retirement planning often focuses on the big-ticket items like housing, travel, and monthly income, but Medicare costs deserve a permanent spot in the financial filing cabinet. A few minutes spent tracking premiums, deductibles, and possible changes now can help prevent unpleasant surprises when 2027 arrives.

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Ages 60 to 63: How the New Catch-Up Contribution Rules Change Retirement Saving

Retirement planning sometimes feels like a race where the finish line keeps moving. For workers ages 60 to 63, new 2026 catch-up contribution rules create a bigger lane for saving during those important final working years. The change gives eligible employees a chance to put more money into certain workplace…

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How the Social Security Earnings Test Works for Part-Time Retirees

Retirement does not always mean walking away from work completely. Many people start collecting Social Security while picking up a part-time job, running a small business, or keeping a favorite side gig alive. The tricky part comes when earnings enter the picture because the Social Security earnings test can temporarily…

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A Practical Guide to IRS Notice Mistakes That Can Turn a Small Tax Issue Into a Bigger Bill

A letter from the IRS can instantly make a calm afternoon feel like a tax-season jump scare. Many people see an IRS notice and assume the worst, but a notice often starts a conversation about a tax account issue rather than announcing disaster. The real trouble begins when small mistakes,…

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7 Bank Verification Triggers That Can Delay Access to Your Own Money

A bank account can feel like a simple doorway to your money, until a security review suddenly puts a temporary pause on that access. Banks use verification steps to help protect customers from fraud, but those checks can create frustrating moments when legitimate transactions need extra attention.

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Social Security Now Requires Electronic Benefit Payments for Most Recipients

The days of waiting beside the mailbox for a Social Security check are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Social Security is moving most recipients to electronic benefit payments, meaning monthly benefits will arrive through direct deposit or another approved electronic method instead of traditional paper checks.

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7 Private Student Loan Complaint Records Families Should Keep Until the Balance Is Cleared

Private student loan problems can feel like a maze filled with confusing emails, changing representatives, and paperwork that seems to multiply overnight. Keeping the right complaint records gives families a clear trail when questions about payments, account details, or lender communications pop up.

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Home Insurance Renewal Changes Retirees Can Challenge or Compare

Retirees facing a surprising home insurance renewal notice do not have to simply accept a higher bill without a closer look. A renewal packet can feel like a mystery novel written in insurance language, but homeowners can review changes, ask questions, compare options, and challenge errors that affect their coverage…

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IRS Whistleblower Program Has Recovered More Than $8 Billion and Paid Over $1.4 Billion in Awards Since 2007

The Internal Revenue Service is recognizing National Whistleblower Day by highlighting the success of its Whistleblower Program, which has helped recover more than $8 billion in taxes, penalties, and other amounts since the program began in 2007. During that same period, the IRS has paid more than $1.4 billion in…

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New Hampshire Marketplace Enrollment Details Residents Need Before August 10

Health insurance deadlines rarely generate much excitement, but this one deserves attention. New Hampshire residents who enrolled in certain health plans after misleading marketing may have a limited opportunity to switch into comprehensive Marketplace coverage before the August 10 deadline.

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6 Form ADV Details Investors Can Compare Before Choosing an Adviser

Picking a financial adviser often feels a little like shopping for a used car. Every brochure sparkles, every website promises personalized service, and every smiling headshot projects confidence. Fortunately, investors do not need to rely on polished marketing alone because registered investment advisers file Form ADV with the SEC, creating…

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IRS Issues Correction to Updated Qualified Domestic Trust Regulations Under Section 2056A

The Internal Revenue Service has published a correcting amendment to recently finalized regulations governing Qualified Domestic Trusts (QDTs) under Internal Revenue Code Section 2056A. Published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2026, the amendment makes technical corrections to final regulations issued earlier in the month and became effective immediately…

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New York Attorney General Urges Congress to Tighten Cryptocurrency Oversight, Warns Proposed Federal Bill Would Weaken State Enforcement

New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to strengthen federal oversight of cryptocurrency markets, arguing that existing gaps leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and financial losses. In testimony submitted to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, James said cryptocurrency scams have cost Americans billions of dollars and noted…

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4 Reasons Social Security Benefits Can Stop or Be Reduced in 2026

Social Security benefits can stop or shrink in 2026, and the reason may have nothing to do with some dramatic overnight collapse of the program. A retiree can see a smaller check because of work income, an early filing decision, taxes, or another deduction that quietly nibbles away at the…

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Working, Overpayments, and 2 Other Reasons Social Security Benefits Can Change

Social Security benefits can change for reasons that have nothing to do with a dramatic headline about the program’s future. Working while collecting benefits, receiving an overpayment, experiencing a major life change, or seeing adjustments tied to taxes and annual updates can all affect the amount that lands in a…

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6 Everyday Habits Doctors Say Can Speed Up the Aging Process

Aging happens to everyone, but some everyday habits can make the process feel like it is picking up the pace. Many of the behaviors linked to faster physical decline also happen to be the exact habits people can change, often without buying a single fancy pill or turning the kitchen…

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FDIC Publishes 2026 Risk Review Covering Funding, Interest Rate, and Credit Risks Facing Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its 2026 Risk Review, an annual report examining the most significant risks facing the U.S. banking industry during 2025. The report focuses on three primary areas: funding risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk, providing an overview of how changing economic conditions…

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6 Retirement Gaps Women Can Measure Before Leaving the Workforce

Retirement gaps can hide in plain sight. A career break here, a smaller paycheck there, a few years spent caring for family, and suddenly the retirement plan looks less like a neatly packed suitcase and more like one that refuses to zip.

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Average Social Security Benefits for 81-Year-Old Retirees in 2026

An 81-year-old retiree in 2026 does not receive a special Social Security payment simply because of reaching that birthday, but age can offer a useful snapshot of what benefits look like later in retirement. The average monthly benefit for retired workers across all ages stood at $2,071.30 in December 2025,…

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8 States Cutting Income Tax Rates in 2026

The 2026 tax year brought lower individual income tax rates to eight states, giving taxpayers a little more room between their paychecks and the tax collector. The changes range from modest reductions to major rate cuts, with several states continuing multiyear plans that could push rates even lower in the…

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