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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

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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

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

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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.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 24

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 23

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

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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.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 21

Why Adult Children Should Know Where Their Parents’ Financial Accounts Are

A missing password, an unknown bank account, or a forgotten insurance policy can turn a family emergency into a financial scavenger hunt. Adult children who know where their parents keep important financial information can step in faster during illness, injury, or other unexpected moments.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 21

Your Financial Plan Counts the Side Hustle—but Does It Count Every Fee?

A side hustle can look like a golden ticket in a financial plan, but every dollar earned does not always make it into the savings account. Platform charges, payment processing costs, software subscriptions, taxes, and business expenses can nibble away at extra income before that money reaches bigger goals.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 21

Are You Budgeting for Retirement—or Budgeting for Your Adult Children?

Retirement planning can get complicated when adult children still need financial help, and many parents quietly find their future savings competing with today’s family expenses. A generous heart can create a tricky math problem when mortgage payments, emergency bills, student loans, or childcare costs from grown children start eating into…

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The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 21

Celsius Network Founders Ordered to Pay $16.5 Million to Resolve FTC Charges

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the founders of collapsed cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network will pay a combined $16.5 million to resolve allegations that they misled consumers about the safety of customer deposits. The settlements involve former CEO Alexander Mashinsky, former Chief Strategy Officer Shlomi Daniel Leon, and former…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 21

SEC Proposes Rule on Electronic Delivery of Information Under Federal Securities Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a proposed rule, “Electronic Delivery of Information Under the Federal Securities Laws,” that could modernize how investors receive required disclosures and other securities-related documents. According to the proposal, the SEC would allow many firms to use electronic delivery as the default…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 20

8 Gift Tax Questions Parents Should Ask Before Helping Adult Children

Helping adult children with a down payment, college debt, a business idea, or a major life expense can feel like one of the best parts of being a parent. Before transferring money, though, parents should ask important gift tax questions to avoid unexpected tax complications and create a smarter plan…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 20

A Credit Application Rule Changes July 21—What Borrowers May Notice

A new credit application rule arrives on July 21, and borrowers may notice changes in how certain lenders handle applications, questions, and data collection. The change focuses on small business lending information, but it could create ripple effects for entrepreneurs who apply for credit and want to know what happens…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 20

SEC Approves ICE Clear Credit Rule Change on Operational Risk Management Framework

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally approved a proposed rule change submitted by ICE Clear Credit LLC concerning updates to the company’s Operational Risk Management Framework. The approval was published in the Federal Register on July 20, 2026, under SEC Release No. 34‑105918 and docket number SR‑ICC‑2026‑004.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 19

6 Disability Insurance Definitions Workers Should Read Before Relying on Employer Coverage

Employer disability insurance can feel like a comforting safety net, but the fine print often hides the details that decide how much help arrives when a serious illness or injury interrupts a paycheck. Before counting on workplace coverage, workers should learn the key disability insurance definitions that shape eligibility, claims,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 18

7 Novel ETF Risks Investors Should Understand Before Buying

Exchange-traded funds keep getting more creative, but that creativity can bring surprises that investors need to spot before clicking the buy button. Newer ETFs can offer exciting access to unusual strategies, yet some products carry risks that look much different from traditional index funds. The SEC recently highlighted questions around…

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