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Retirement Savings Crisis Deepens as Half of Americans Have Less Than $50,000 Saved

Retirement Savings Crisis Deepens as Half of Americans Have Less Than $50,000 Saved

Editorial TeamApril 13, 2026
Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Date Moved to 2034 in New Trustees Report

Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Date Moved to 2034 in New Trustees Report

Editorial TeamApril 13, 2026
SECURE Act 3.0 Raises Required Minimum Distribution Age to 77 Starting in 2027

SECURE Act 3.0 Raises Required Minimum Distribution Age to 77 Starting in 2027

Editorial TeamApril 09, 2026
401(k) Contribution Limit Raised to $24,500 for 2027

401(k) Contribution Limit Raised to $24,500 for 2027

Editorial TeamApril 09, 2026
Social Security Benefits to Get 4.2% COLA Increase for 2027

Social Security Benefits to Get 4.2% COLA Increase for 2027

Editorial TeamApril 09, 2026
Retirement at 55: How Much You Actually Need Saved

Retirement at 55: How Much You Actually Need Saved

Editorial TeamApril 08, 2026
Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: The Definitive 2026 Guide

Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: The Definitive 2026 Guide

Editorial TeamApril 08, 2026
Emergency Fund Guide 2026: How Much You Actually Need Based on Your Situation

Emergency Fund Guide 2026: How Much You Actually Need Based on Your Situation

Editorial TeamApril 08, 2026
Series I Bonds Update: Rate Drops to 3.2% but Still Beats Most Savings Accounts

Series I Bonds Update: Rate Drops to 3.2% but Still Beats Most Savings Accounts

Editorial TeamApril 08, 2026
HSA: The Triple Tax Advantage Account That Beats 401(k) and Roth IRA

HSA: The Triple Tax Advantage Account That Beats 401(k) and Roth IRA

Editorial TeamApril 08, 2026
Emergency Fund: Why 3 Months Savings Isn't Enough in 2026

Emergency Fund: Why 3 Months Savings Isn't Enough in 2026

Financial experts are revising the traditional emergency fund advice upward. In 2026, three months of savings may not be enough to weather t...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
529 College Savings Plans: Best Options for Every State

529 College Savings Plans: Best Options for Every State

A 529 plan is the most tax-advantaged way to save for college. We compared plans across all 50 states to find the best options based on fees...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
I Bonds 2026: Current Rate, How to Buy, and Whether They Are Still Worth It

I Bonds 2026: Current Rate, How to Buy, and Whether They Are Still Worth It

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
Best Budget Apps 2026: YNAB vs Mint vs Monarch

Best Budget Apps 2026: YNAB vs Mint vs Monarch

The best budget app depends on your financial style and goals. We tested YNAB, Monarch Money, Copilot, and more to help you find the perfect...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts April 2026: Earn 4.8% APY

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts April 2026: Earn 4.8% APY

High-yield savings accounts are offering up to 4.8% APY in April 2026, roughly 70 times the national average. We ranked the best options by ...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
HYSA Rate War: Which Banks Are Offering 5%+ APY in April 2026

HYSA Rate War: Which Banks Are Offering 5%+ APY in April 2026

Editorial TeamApril 05, 2026