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Christmas 2026: Which Banks Are Closed and What to Do Before December 25
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. It’s a federal holiday, so banks, the Federal Reserve, federal offices, and the stock…
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Year-End Tax Moves 2026: What to Do Before December 31
Several tax moves have a hard December 31, 2026 deadline, including 401(k) contributions, tax-loss harvesting, required minimum distributions, and FSA spending, while…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026: Dates, What to Buy, and How to Avoid Fake Discounts
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday, November 30. Most retailers now…
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2027 401(k), IRA, and HSA Limits: What’s Official and What’s Predicted
The IRS won’t announce official 2027 401(k) and IRA limits until around November 1, 2026, but 2027 HSA limits are already official:…
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Veterans Day 2026: Which Banks Are Closed and What to Do Before November 11
Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. Unlike Labor Day or Columbus Day, it’s a fixed date rather than a Monday…
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Columbus Day 2026: Which Banks Are Closed and Why the Stock Market Isn’t
Columbus Day, observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states and cities, falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. It’s a federal holiday,…
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Labor Day 2026: Which Banks Are Closed and What to Do Before September 7
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. It’s a federal holiday, so banks, the Federal Reserve, federal offices, and the stock…
Retirement & FIRE
Social Security COLA 2027: Early Estimates and What to Expect
Updated July 2026. The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will not be official until mid-October 2026, but estimates have climbed sharply…
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Trump Accounts App Not Working? 5 Problems and How to Fix Them
If the Trump Accounts app is not working for you, the cause is almost always one of a handful of things: you…
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How to Contribute to a Trump Account: Your First Deposit, Step by Step
You can contribute to a Trump Account right now through the official Trump Accounts app or the web portal at trumpaccount.com. Contributions…