How the Investment ‘Trump Accounts’ Will Affect the Middle Class The real impact of Trump accounts depends on how much middle-class households can afford to contribute above the $1,000 Treasury money. GOBankingRates · Dec 23, 2025
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I Asked Money Experts: What Are the Biggest Threats to Gen X’s Retirement Savings? Money experts said several overlooked factors, not just one, could threaten Gen X's ability to retire comfortably. Here is what you should watch for. GOBankingRates · Dec 14, 2025
7 Smart Money Moves To Make Before Trump’s Next Round of Tariffs Hits Everyday consumers are feeling the effects of tariffs, from higher costs on common goods to renewed uncertainty in the markets. GOBankingRates · Dec 13, 2025
You’re Probably Overpaying the IRS by $1,000 or More a Year: Here’s How To Stop The average refund in 2025 was around $3,000, which means that if you're getting a refund, you're likely overpaying the IRS. GOBankingRates · Dec 12, 2025
8 Hidden Tax Penalties of Married Filing Separately Before picking married filing separately, it's crucial to understand hidden penalties that can shrink deductions, erase credits and push your bill higher. GOBankingRates · Dec 11, 2025
6 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before a Big Purchase Avoid buyer’s remorse! Discover six expert-backed questions that you should ask yourself before spending big money on cars, trips, home upgrades and more. GOBankingRates · Nov 27, 2025
Could the Golden Girls Afford Their Retirement in 2025? The Golden Girls created the blueprint for aging boldly and affordably. The real question is whether they could even afford it in 2025. GOBankingRates · Nov 24, 2025
7 Most Effective Retirement Planning Moves of 2025 You Should Take Into 2026 Financial planners say several of last year's most effective strategies remain powerful ways to protect and grow your nest egg in 2026. Here are some to try. GOBankingRates · Nov 22, 2025
9 Key Signs You Need To Adjust Your Budget in 2026 Finances might feel tight now, and that is unlikely to change in 2026 with signs of inflation remaining high and new tariffs potentially increasing costs. GOBankingRates · Nov 17, 2025
Don’t Retire Just Yet: 6 Reasons To Delay Your 2026 Plans Retirement is a great accomplishment if you're prepared, but if you aren't, you could be putting yourself under stress. Here's why you might want to wait. GOBankingRates · Nov 17, 2025
4 Budget Tweaks You Need To Make Now for Holiday Shopping Plan early and save money this holiday season. Discover four simple budgeting tips to cut costs and avoid holiday debt while still enjoying the season. GOBankingRates · Nov 12, 2025
10 Expert-Approved Strategies Retirees Are Using To Beat 3% Inflation Now Inflation at 3% challenges retirees. Smart strategies involving budgeting, high-yield savings, TIPS and dividend stocks help protect retirement income. GOBankingRates · Nov 12, 2025
6 Mistakes Boomers Are Making With Their Money in the Trump Economy As economic uncertainty grows months into President Trump's second term, many baby boomers are making money moves that could jeopardize their retirement. GOBankingRates · Nov 11, 2025
GOBankingRates · Nov 10, 2025 5 Simple Ways To Do a Fall Financial Tune-Up Here are a few simple ways to do your own fall financial tune up.
GOBankingRates · Oct 27, 2025 10 Surprising Little Costs That Ate Your Savings in 2025, According to Money Experts Finance experts explained why life felt more expensive in 2025 and what you can do to recover, or at least hold your financial ground, in 2026.
GOBankingRates · Oct 24, 2025 5 Ways a New Mandatory Retirement Age Would Change Your Retirement Savings Plan Some recent news about talks to raise the mandatory retirement age brought unsettled times for many experienced workers. Find out more about the impacts.
GOBankingRates · Oct 23, 2025 5 Ways IRS’s New Roth Catch-Up Rule Could Affect Your Take-Home Pay Workers who are age 50 and older are going to want to pay special attention to new regulations announced by the IRS. They address multiple SECURE 2.0 Act provisions related to catch-up contributions....
GOBankingRates · Oct 21, 2025 5 Ways Your Cash-Back Card Could Be Your Money-Saving Secret Right Now Discover how to turn everyday spending into savings with cash-back cards. Learn how to maximize rewards, stack perks and boost your financial strategy.
GOBankingRates · Oct 21, 2025 Turn $1,000 Into $1M: 6 Ways To Identify the Right Investments Early, According to Experts Want to turn $1,000 into $1 million? Here are six expert-backed ways to identify the right investments early.
GOBankingRates · Oct 21, 2025 I’m a CFP: 5 Money Pressures Forcing Boomers To Rethink Retirement While baby boomers should be entering retirement or imminently poised to, as many as 30% of them are delaying retirement due to financial concerns.
GOBankingRates · Oct 16, 2025 5 Things Retirees Need To Know About the New Trump Drug Program Will TrumpRx help cut prescription costs for uninsured retirees? Learn how this new drug program could impact retirees' prescription budgets come 2026.
GOBankingRates · Oct 14, 2025 4 Key Areas Successful Investors Focus On During Uncertain Times Discover four expert-backed strategies to help you stay calm, grow wealth and protect your portfolio during market volatility and economic uncertainty.
GOBankingRates · Oct 13, 2025 How Middle-Class Retirees Can Make Their Money Last 25 Years or Longer How to calculate your spending needs and plan strategic withdrawals that balance saving and spending in your golden years.
GOBankingRates · Sep 29, 2025 More Than 50% of People Think They Pay Too Much for Their Homes More than half of Americans believe they’re overpaying for their homes—find out why and what you can do to avoid buyer’s remorse.