Personal Finance
Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%
ByJanet Novack,
Forbes Staff
Social Security tax will be imposed on up to $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits will rise $56 a month, but Medicare Part B premium hikes will eat up part of that.
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How One Couple Lost Their Life Savings To A Fake Federal Investigation
Larry and Barbara Cook thought they were helping government agents. In the end, they found themselves victims of tax and Medicare gotchas, as well as the scammers.
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Fintech Robo-Advisor Wealthfront Gets A Tepid Wall Street Reception For Its IPO
Seventeen years after its founding, the Silicon Valley-based advisor targeting the affluent with automated investing portfolios and mortgages is finally hitting public markets with a $2.1 billion valuation.
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Lawyer Sues The IRS, Demanding It Recognize Pets As Legal Dependents
Pets run many human households, but when tax season comes, they don’t count—no matter how dependent on you they are. A lawsuit filed by Amanda Reynolds seeks to change that.
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Founders Are Using AI To Save Thousands And Make More Money
AI is saving people thousands by replacing costly software and automating tasks that reduce everyday expenses.
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How Does A Financial Advisor Get Paid? 5 Common Fee Structures To Know
Choosing the right financial advisor can help secure your future. This article tackles common fee structures to help you make the decision.
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In Major Ruling, Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness Delay Sought By Trump Administration
Borrowers scored a victory after a federal judge rejected a request by the Education Department to delay student loan forgiveness processing for 200,000 borrowers.
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How To Use Forbes’ Top 100 Charities List To Evaluate Any Charity
Forbes uses financial efficiency ratios you can apply to other, smaller charities, too. Plus, other resources for checking an organization before you give.
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America’s Top 100 Charities: A Year Of Pain After Trump Cuts
Save The Children Federation and International Rescue Committee are among the Forbes 2025 Top 100 Charities scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls.
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Major Bank Regulations Keep Getting Pulled Back By Regulators
Financial insiders have pushed for changes to let them take more chances, because there’s where the big profits are. The Trump administration is accommodating them.
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Some Random Tips On Legal Brief Writing
Gives tips on how to be a better legal writer and avoid common legal writing mistakes.
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Why 2026 Could Be A Good Year For Planned Charitable Giving
2026 gives taxpayers a chance to revisit charitable giving. Whether you’re donating cash, stock or money from a retirement account, a little planning can go a long way.
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Roth 401(k) Catch-Up Rule Arrives In January For $150K+ Earners
In January, new Roth catch-up rules will prevent workers over 50 who earned more than $150,000 the prior year from making pre-tax catch-up contributions to their 401(k).
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Your New Coworker Isn't Human—The Rise Of "AI Employees" In 2026
AI agents are replacing dashboards and reshaping enterprise spending, productivity, and the financial future of work.
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5 Takeaways For Student Loans As Millions Forced To Switch Repayment Plans
The Education Department's announcement makes clear that major changes are in store for student loans in the SAVE plan. Here's what student loan borrowers should know.
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The GOP Healthcare Plan Represents Potential Disaster
For all the problems with insurance of any kind, the concept is fundamental for good reasons. Sending money to people won’t fix the healthcare problem.
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What Top Entrepreneurs Say Is The Real Secret To Making Money
Top founders share what really drives wealth today—from discipline and resilience to solving real problems and investing in relationships.
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CARES Act, Clemency And The Autopen: Law, Mercy And Politics Collide
Biden granted clemency thousands of federal inmates on home confinement as part of the CARES Act. Now Trump is considering voiding some Biden because of the autopen.
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Explore 6 disability income sources—SSDI, SSI, workers’ comp, insurance & veterans’ benefits—to stay financially secure when you can’t work.
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Executive visibility is now a financial strategy. Leaders who stay silent risk losing revenue, market share and trust in an AI-driven economy.
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Secret Sister Scam: Why Holiday Gift Exchanges Are Illegal Pyramid Schemes
The Secret Sister gift exchange may look festive, but it's an illegal pyramid scheme that resurfaces every holiday season. Learn how these scams including the BIMT scheme operate.
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