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IRS Whistleblower Program Has Recovered More Than $8 Billion and Paid Over $1.4 Billion in Awards Since 2007

The Internal Revenue Service is recognizing National Whistleblower Day by highlighting the success of its Whistleblower Program, which has helped recover more than $8 billion in taxes, penalties, and other amounts since the program began in 2007. During that same period, the IRS has paid more than $1.4 billion in…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 29

New Hampshire Marketplace Enrollment Details Residents Need Before August 10

Health insurance deadlines rarely generate much excitement, but this one deserves attention. New Hampshire residents who enrolled in certain health plans after misleading marketing may have a limited opportunity to switch into comprehensive Marketplace coverage before the August 10 deadline.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 29

6 Form ADV Details Investors Can Compare Before Choosing an Adviser

Picking a financial adviser often feels a little like shopping for a used car. Every brochure sparkles, every website promises personalized service, and every smiling headshot projects confidence. Fortunately, investors do not need to rely on polished marketing alone because registered investment advisers file Form ADV with the SEC, creating…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 29

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IRS Issues Correction to Updated Qualified Domestic Trust Regulations Under Section 2056A

The Internal Revenue Service has published a correcting amendment to recently finalized regulations governing Qualified Domestic Trusts (QDTs) under Internal Revenue Code Section 2056A. Published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2026, the amendment makes technical corrections to final regulations issued earlier in the month and became effective immediately…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

New York Attorney General Urges Congress to Tighten Cryptocurrency Oversight, Warns Proposed Federal Bill Would Weaken State Enforcement

New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to strengthen federal oversight of cryptocurrency markets, arguing that existing gaps leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and financial losses. In testimony submitted to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, James said cryptocurrency scams have cost Americans billions of dollars and noted…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

4 Reasons Social Security Benefits Can Stop or Be Reduced in 2026

Social Security benefits can stop or shrink in 2026, and the reason may have nothing to do with some dramatic overnight collapse of the program. A retiree can see a smaller check because of work income, an early filing decision, taxes, or another deduction that quietly nibbles away at the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

Working, Overpayments, and 2 Other Reasons Social Security Benefits Can Change

Social Security benefits can change for reasons that have nothing to do with a dramatic headline about the program’s future. Working while collecting benefits, receiving an overpayment, experiencing a major life change, or seeing adjustments tied to taxes and annual updates can all affect the amount that lands in a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

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6 Everyday Habits Doctors Say Can Speed Up the Aging Process

Aging happens to everyone, but some everyday habits can make the process feel like it is picking up the pace. Many of the behaviors linked to faster physical decline also happen to be the exact habits people can change, often without buying a single fancy pill or turning the kitchen…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

FDIC Publishes 2026 Risk Review Covering Funding, Interest Rate, and Credit Risks Facing Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its 2026 Risk Review, an annual report examining the most significant risks facing the U.S. banking industry during 2025. The report focuses on three primary areas: funding risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk, providing an overview of how changing economic conditions…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 27

6 Retirement Gaps Women Can Measure Before Leaving the Workforce

Retirement gaps can hide in plain sight. A career break here, a smaller paycheck there, a few years spent caring for family, and suddenly the retirement plan looks less like a neatly packed suitcase and more like one that refuses to zip.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 27

Average Social Security Benefits for 81-Year-Old Retirees in 2026

An 81-year-old retiree in 2026 does not receive a special Social Security payment simply because of reaching that birthday, but age can offer a useful snapshot of what benefits look like later in retirement. The average monthly benefit for retired workers across all ages stood at $2,071.30 in December 2025,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 26

8 States Cutting Income Tax Rates in 2026

The 2026 tax year brought lower individual income tax rates to eight states, giving taxpayers a little more room between their paychecks and the tax collector. The changes range from modest reductions to major rate cuts, with several states continuing multiyear plans that could push rates even lower in the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 26

What Trump’s New Healthcare Plan Proposes for Drug Prices, Insurance, and HSAs

President Donald Trump’s new Great Healthcare Plan takes aim at some of the most frustrating parts of American healthcare: expensive prescriptions, confusing insurance bills, rising premiums, and the feeling that nobody can tell you what anything costs until the bill arrives. The proposal would push for lower drug prices, more…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 25

The Spousal Social Security Rule That Many Married Couples Overlook

Social Security spousal benefits can give a lower-earning spouse a valuable boost in retirement, but the benefit does not exist in a little financial bubble. A change in marital status can change the payment, eliminate it, or replace it with a completely different type of Social Security benefit.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 25

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The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 24

Treasury Department Has a Troubling Update for Every American Taxpayer

The Treasury Department has a problem that reaches far beyond Washington, D.C., and it does not arrive with a dramatic new tax form. The federal government now spends an enormous amount of money simply paying interest on money it already borrowed, and that bill keeps getting harder to ignore.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 24

IRS Replaces First Time Abate Program With Automatic Penalty Relief for Taxpayers With Clean Compliance History

The Internal Revenue Service is replacing its long-standing First Time Abate (FTA) program with a new system called Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), making it easier for taxpayers with a strong compliance history to receive penalty relief. Announced on July 8, the new process is designed to automatically remove certain…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 24

CISA Warns of High-Severity Path Traversal Vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ThinManager, Urges Immediate Patching

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning organizations to immediately address a newly disclosed high-severity vulnerability affecting Rockwell Automation ThinManager, software commonly used in industrial control systems across critical infrastructure sectors. The advisory, released July 23, identifies a path traversal vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-11917 that could allow an…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 24

The Most Important Part of Your Social Security Statement That Many People Miss

The most important part of your Social Security Statement may not be the big retirement benefit estimate staring back at you. It may sit farther down the page, in the earnings record that shows how much money Social Security credits to your work history.

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The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 23

CMS Issues Technical Correction to 2027 Affordable Care Act Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a technical correction to its 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, updating portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rule that governs health insurance marketplaces and the Basic Health Program. The correction was published in the Federal Register on…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 23

When to Request IRS Penalty Abatement

When the IRS adds a penalty to a tax bill, the first instinct often involves reaching for the checkbook and grumbling at the ceiling. Before doing either, check whether the penalty qualifies for abatement, which means the IRS may remove or reduce it under certain circumstances.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 23

Keeping All Your Cash at One Bank? Here Are 5 Reasons to Reconsider

Keeping every dollar at one bank feels wonderfully simple. One app, one password, one debit card, one place to check when the bills need paying. Convenience matters, but putting all your banking eggs in one digital basket can create problems when something goes wrong.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22

6 Purchases Financial Experts Say You Shouldn’t Put on a Credit Card

A credit card can make a big purchase feel wonderfully painless. Swipe, tap, smile, and suddenly the expensive thing has moved from the checkout counter to a future version of yourself. That trick works beautifully until the bill arrives and future-you starts wondering why present-you behaved like a millionaire with…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22

Trump Accounts Spark New Debate Over Social Security Privatization

Trump Accounts have suddenly dragged one of Washington’s most explosive retirement debates back into the spotlight: whether Americans should eventually direct some Social Security money into personal investment accounts. The accounts currently give eligible children a new tax-advantaged investment vehicle, but Sen. Ted Cruz’s comments have sparked questions about whether…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22

DOJ Settles for $400 Million with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Over Unpaid Healthcare Administrative Costs

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized a $400 million settlement with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to resolve a lawsuit over unpaid contract support costs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). The agreement ends litigation filed in 2021, in which ANTHC argued the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22

HHS Seeks OMB Approval for Children and Families Program Monitoring Data Collection

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public input on a proposal to extend an existing information collection used to monitor federally funded programs that support children, families, and communities.

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