IRS Updates Gift Tax Exclusion Rules for Trump Account Contributions Parents and other contributors now have more clarity on a key tax issue tied to the newly launched tax-advantaged accounts. Kiplinger · Jul 7
SSA Just Launched the Trump Account Enrollment Process—What Parents and Grandparents Should Know If you’re a parent or grandparent looking to jumpstart a child’s financial future, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it easier to enroll eligible... Saving Advice · Jul 7
Trump Accounts Open With $1,000 Free Cash for Every Eligible Baby as Dow Storms Past 53,000 for First Time Ever President Trump launched a savings scheme for American newborns, offering £749 ($1,000) in seed money, as the Dow Jones closed above 53,000 for the first time. Critics question its benefits. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Opening a Company in the USA as a Non-Resident: Why So Many Are, and How It Works Over the past few years a quiet shift has taken hold among entrepreneurs outside the United States: rather than waiting on a visa or a move, they are simply opening a company in the USA from wherever they already live. A founder in Dubai, a consultant in Amsterdam, a small… inkl · Jul 7
The Roth IRA Shield: How Smart Retirees Are Protecting Their 2027 Social Security Raises From the IRS The Senior Citizens League is projecting a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, potentially adding about $77 a month to the average retiree's benefit but also pushing more pensioners into paying tax on their benefits. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
New IRS Guidance Makes Direct Primary Care HSA-Eligible—But Monthly Limits Still Apply People enrolled in qualifying direct primary care (DPC) memberships received good news from the IRS. Beginning in 2026, many DPC membership fees can now be paid tax-free using Health Savings Account funds, and participating in an eligible DPC arrangement no longer automatically prevents someone from contributing to an HSA. The… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 6
Are you eligible for the COVID tax refund? The July 10 deadline could cost you an IRS refund forever Are you eligible for the COVID tax refund? That's the question many Americans are asking as the July 10 deadline approaches. It's not a new stimulus check. But it could protect your right to recover IRS penalties or interest paid during the pandemic. Here's who may qualify and why waiting… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Trump rings New York Stock Exchange bell to mark first trading day for ‘Trump accounts’ US president rings bell from White House and showcases initiative that gives children a $1,000 investment account The Guardian - US · Jul 6
Tax Refund Warning as Millions Risk Losing COVID-Era Money They Never Knew They Were Owed Millions of Americans have until 10 July to claim unclaimed IRS rebates due to a landmark court ruling. Missing this deadline means forfeiting potential refunds or penalty rollbacks. International Business Times UK · Jul 6
Mexico's Finabien Card Emerges as Migrants' Shield Against U.S. Remittance Tax A new 1% U.S. tax on cash remittances pushed Mexico to launch the Finabien card. See how it works, what it costs, and its real impact. Latin Times · Jul 5
IRS Announces $15 Million Estate-Tax Exemption for 2026 and a $19,000 Annual Gift Exclusion—How to Plan Now A new year often brings fresh tax rules, and 2026 delivers a few changes that could make estate planning a little less stressful for many families. The IRS has set the federal estate tax exemption at $15 million per individual and $30 million for married couples, while the annual gift… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 4
Saver’s Match Replaces Saver’s Credit in 2027—Eligible Workers Get a 50% Federal Match on the First $2,000 Retirement savings will look a little different starting in 2027, and for many workers, that change could bring a welcome boost. The long-running Saver’s Credit will step aside, making room for the new Saver’s Match, which sends a federal matching contribution directly into eligible retirement accounts instead of offering a… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 4
6 Ways 403(b) Catch-Up Rules Can Affect Teachers Near Retirement If you’re a teacher in your late 50s or early 60s, you’ve probably spent decades pouring energy into your students while your own retirement savings... Saving Advice · Jul 3
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal Soccer hooligans, sticky fingers at the FBI, and juries for the HHS. Reason · Jul 3
Saving Advice · Jul 2 Retirees With Freelance Income: 6 Records Worth Keeping Retirement doesn’t always mean the end of earning an income. Many retirees now consult, freelance, drive for gig apps, tutor, write, sell crafts online, or...
Kiplinger · Jul 2 Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 2 High Earners Must Make 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions as Roths in 2026 — How the New IRS Rule Changes Your Tax Breaks Retirement saving just got a rule change that will quietly reshape how high earners build their nest egg starting in 2026. The IRS now requires many employees who make catch-up contributions after age 50 to route those extra savings into Roth accounts instead of traditional pre-tax ones. That shift sounds…
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Tax credit available for your child’s summer camp fees — here’s what to know Tax experts say that parents can get a tax credit for summer camp fees, but there are restrictions
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 1 Seniors Are Making the Wrong Financial Decisions in the First 12 Months After a Spouse Dies The first year after a spouse dies turns everyday money decisions into emotional landmines. Bills still arrive, accounts still exist, and paperwork suddenly demands attention from one person who never expected to handle it all alone. That combination of grief, urgency, and unfamiliar financial responsibility often leads to rushed decisions…
Kiplinger · Jul 1 What the Supreme Court's Latest Decisions Mean for Your Money This Year Several recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could have notable financial consequences for homeowners, taxpayers, investors, and consumers.
Kiplinger · Jul 1 I'm a Real Estate Pro: This Is Why (and How) I'm Deferring My Taxes Until I Die Real estate investors can use 1031 exchanges and depreciation to defer taxes over a lifetime, before passing assets to heirs tax-free. Here's how it works.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 What New Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Your Money in 2026 Several recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could have notable financial consequences for homeowners, taxpayers, investors, and consumers.
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 Social Security Electronic Benefits Update: Why a White House Mandate Is Phasing Out Paper Cheques The US Social Security Administration is phasing out paper cheques, following an executive order from Donald Trump that pushes federal agencies towards fully electronic payments by late 2025.
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 Trump Promised a $2,000 Tariff Payout—But the Treasury Has Bad News for Your July 4th Celebrations Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff payout lacks congressional approval, with no set timeline or eligibility criteria, amid warnings of related scams.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 An IRA playbook to build wealth Savvy investors know that an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do