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Standard Deduction for Married Filing Jointly: Strategy and Examples
One of the biggest tax decisions that a couple can make is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize.…
Standard Deduction for Singles: Strategy and Examples
Filing taxes can feel overwhelming, but one of the most important decisions you’ll make is also one of the simplest:…
Jerome Powell’s Wednesday Press Conference Shows Why He Must Step Down
The fundamental flaws in the way the Federal Reserve operates these days were on full display Wednesday when Jerome Powell…
Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%
The nation’s 75 million Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in their benefits…
Traditional IRA vs. Rollover IRA: Key Differences and Examples
If you have ever changed jobs or you have already started saving for retirement, you have likely encountered both Traditional…
Should You Budget for a Mini-Retirement? Pros, Cons and Examples
A mini retirement is a planned, extended break from full-time work that’s taken before traditional retirement age. Unlike a vacation…
Why Direct Lending Is Not In A Bubble
Lawrence Golub, billionaire founder and CEO of private credit firm Golub Capital, emphatically dismissed fears that the rapid growth of…
Judge Dismisses Case Against Employee Retention Credit Provider, Finding No Harm
At the peak of the pandemic, Congress established the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a program designed to help eligible employers…
These Billionaires Are Stepping Up As Student Loan Cuts Squeeze HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities are on the frontlines of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s new limits on parent…
How to Retire Early With a 401(k): Rules and Strategies
Retiring early with a 401(k) requires understanding how to access funds before the standard retirement age without triggering heavy penalties.…
