Public sector workers getting restored benefits under last year's Social Security Fairness Act would be spared a tax bill on those benefits under new legislation.

New "Trump Accounts" offer tax-advantaged savings for children with a $1,000 government seed money. Parents can contribute up to $5,000 annually to these accounts.

New IRS rule affects high-income earners making 401k catch-up contributions. Workers earning $150,000+ must now use Roth accounts, losing tax deductions.

The tax filing season for 2025 returns begins Jan. 26, with the Free File program already open for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less. Americans face an April 15 deadline.

Seniors could keep more money with new tax break phasing in for 2025 returns. The extra deduction helps lower- and middle-income retirees facing rising costs.

More Americans are planning financial resolutions for 2026, with 64% focusing on short-term savings goals amid inflation concerns, up from 56% last year.

New retirement plan contribution limits announced by the IRS for 2026 include higher 401(k), IRA and catch-up contribution amounts for enhanced retirement planning.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book and documentary offers as he steps down from his role as archbishop of New York, a position he has held for 16 years.

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves January's payment to Dec. 31.

A new study revealed that most Americans scored only 60 out of 100 on longevity preparedness, and nearly 40% face financial instability as lifespans increase.

Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement was delayed by the government shutdown but will be released Oct. 24, with experts projecting a 2.7% to 2.8% increase.

New IRS regulations are changing 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for workers aged 50-plus who earn over $145,000 by mandating after-tax Roth contributions starting in 2026.

The Social Security Administration will send two SSI payments in October 2025, with one payment on Oct. 1 and another on Oct. 31 due to the 2025 calendar scheduling.

Trump administration evaluates Social Security reform options as commissioner clarifies raising retirement age is not currently under consideration despite 2034 insolvency projections.

Nearly 300 Houston city retirees are still awaiting pension payments after accepting early retirement packages in May, with payments expected by September's end.

The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program faces insolvency challenges in less than a decade.

Social Security's trust funds are approaching insolvency in less than a decade as worker-to-retiree ratios decline, forcing Congress to consider painful tax hikes or benefit reductions.

President Donald Trump signed an order enabling Americans to include private market investments, commodities and infrastructure projects in their 401(k) account portfolios.

Social Security's chief actuary said in a letter that trust fund insolvency moved up due to recent tax changes, potentially triggering benefit cuts for millions in less than a decade.

The Social Security Administration will phase out paper benefit checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to direct deposit and Direct Express debit cards in most cases.