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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2025: Good News for Teachers
retirement plans Teachers and nonprofit workers can contribute more to a 403(b) retirement plan in 2025 than they could in 2024.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Roth 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2025
retirement plans The Roth 401(k) contribution limit for 2025 increased, and workers who are 50 and older can save even more.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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SEP IRA Contribution Limits
SEP IRA A good option for small business owners, SEP IRAs allow individual annual contributions of as much as $70,000 in 2025, up from $69,000 in 2024.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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SIMPLE IRA Contribution limits are up $500 to $16,500 for 2025. A higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 in 2025.
simple IRA The SIMPLE IRA contribution limit increased by $500 for 2025. Workers at small businesses can contribute up to $16,500 or $20,000 if 50 or over and $21,750 if 60-63.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes in the U.S.?
Tax Burden Polls show that most people feel like taxes are unfair. But which age group bears the brunt of the tax burden in the United States?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2025
Roth IRAs Roth IRA contribution limits have gone up. Here's what you need to know.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Stock Market Holidays in 2025: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street Holidays
Markets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2025.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Want to Live Longer? Here's What Works
With longevity science booming, you might make it to age 150. We separate the hype from proven strategies. Because the "science is extremely promising."
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now (Under $10)
Economic uncertainty and market volatility have created opportunities for long-term investors. Here are the best cheap stocks to buy now under $10.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Tax Day 2025: Don’t Miss These Freebies, Food Deals and Discounts
Tax Day You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2025
Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Registered Social Security Analyst: The Retirement Professional You Didn’t Know You Needed
The services of a Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) are often overlooked. Yet, for those planning for retirement, nearing or already retired, an RSSA can be an invaluable resource.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Should You Hire a Public Adjuster for Your Insurance Claim?
As natural disasters strike more often, insurance clients are asking, 'What should I do, or who should I hire, if my insurance company is jerking me around?'
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Create Self-Sustaining Businesses
With the right processes and people in place, a truly sustainable business can be efficiently passed on to a successor and run profitably on its own.
By Jason L Smith, CEP®, BPC Published
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Navigating Annuity Taxation: A Guide for Financial Advisers
Understanding the essentials of taxation in retirement income strategies involving annuities helps ensure positive outcomes for clients.
By Jake Klima Published
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How Google Reviews Can Help (or Hurt) Financial Advisers
Don't leave your Google Business Profile unclaimed — someone else can make changes if they claim it. Also, here's what you can (and cannot) do with the reviews.
By Jeff Briskin Published
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Vanguard Money Market Funds: What You Need to Know
investing Vanguard money market funds are useful asset storage tools. Here, we break down what you need to know about the firm's six offerings.
By Kent Thune Last updated
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD vs. high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is the Buffett Indicator?
"It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong," writes Carveth Read in "Logic: Deductive and Inductive." That's the premise of the Buffett Indicator.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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This One Area of Americans' Retirement Readiness Gets a Bad Grade
Millions of Americans score poorly on retirement readiness due to this Achilles' heel. Are you prepared?
By Christy Bieber Published
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REAL ID Deadline: What You Need by May 7, 2025
Worried about needing a REAL ID soon? Learn more about the requirement, how to get your ID and valid REAL ID alternatives.
By Laura Gariepy Published
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Tax Time: Does Your Kid Influencer Owe Taxes?
State Tax Some minors are making big money on social media. Here’s how to know if they need to file taxes.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Florida Tax Deadline Extension for 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Deadlines If you live in Florida the IRS has extended your federal income tax deadlines.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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10 Major AI Companies You Should Know
These 10 AI companies are at the forefront of machine learning. Find out how they’re driving innovation and jostling to be the biggest players in the game.
By Tom Taulli Published
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How Baby Boomers and Gen Xers Are Redefining Retirement Living
Both generations need to embrace change and leverage real estate as a dynamic asset in their retirement planning. Here's how financial advisers can help, too.
By David Conti, CPRC Published
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How Good Advisers Manage Risk in Challenging Markets
They understand the difference between what might be real challenges to an investor's strategy and fear brought on by market volatility.
By Ryan L. Kirk, CFA® Published
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Will Your State End Tax on Tips This Year?
State Tax While President Trump spearheads federal talk on tips, several key states are considering ending taxes on tip income.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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What Time Is the Tax Deadline?
Tax Day If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated