Retirement & FIRE
Super Catch-Up: How Ages 60-63 Can Add $11,250 in 2026
In 2026, workers ages 60 to 63 can make a larger “super catch-up” contribution of $11,250 to their 401(k), instead of the…
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Retirement & FIRE
New Roth Catch-Up Rule for High Earners: What Changes in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, if you are 50 or older and earned more than $150,000 in FICA wages from your employer last…
Retirement & FIRE
2026 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits: The Complete Guide
For 2026, you can contribute up to $24,500 to a 401(k) and $7,500 to an IRA. Workers 50 and older can add…
Retirement & FIRE
Retirement Accounts Explained: The Complete Guide for Millennials & Gen Z (2026)
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Social Security Payment Dates 2026: Full Schedule
Social Security pays benefits on a fixed monthly schedule. For retirement, survivor, and disability benefits, your payment date depends on your birth…
Taxes
2026 Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction: The Complete Guide
For 2026, the standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and the seven tax brackets…
Taxes
The New $6,000 Senior Deduction: Do You Qualify for 2026?
If you are 65 or older, you can claim a new $6,000 deduction for 2026, on top of your regular standard deduction.…
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529 Plans Now Cover $20,000 of K-12: What Changed in 2026
You can now withdraw up to $20,000 a year from a 529 plan for K-12 expenses, double the old $10,000 limit. The…
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The SALT Cap Is Now $40,000: What It Means for 2026
The SALT deduction cap is $40,400 for 2026, up from the old $10,000 limit. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raised the…
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The Child Tax Credit Is Now $2,200 for 2026: Who Qualifies
The Child Tax Credit is $2,200 per qualifying child for 2026, up from $2,000. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raised the…