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With HSAs, employers are turning to the 401(k) playbook
05 September 2026More employers are automatically enrolling workers into health savings accounts and paying contributions like a "match." -
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
04 September 2026The Treasury has proposed regulations that would strip thousands of private schools of their tax-exempt status and threaten a valuable tax break for donations. -
Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs — but more workers are raiding their accounts, Fidelity says
03 September 2026Retirement account balances rose in the second quarter amid market gains, according to Fidelity. At the same time, more savers tapped their accounts for cash. -
Bond market sell-off: How investors can move and protect their money as rates rise
03 September 2026The bond market is in a sell-off with government debt and deficits rising, and interest rates and inflation spooking investors. But income is still critical. -
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
02 September 2026Individuals may generally use Medicaid, insurance or their own funds to pay for long-term care in retirement. Here's what experts say about those choices.