The job market is tightening with unemployment hitting a four-year high, but there are critical money moves you need to make before year-end—from Social Security deadlines to understanding 2026 healthcare changes and potential tax shifts.

Today we're breaking down what you need to know to protect and grow your money.

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, but unemployment rate jumps to highest in 4 years
 
 

The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026. Here's what enrollees need to know.
 
 

Health insurance costs are expected to rise in 2026 as ACA subsidies expire and new rules take effect. Here's what enrollees need to know. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Make This Social Security Move Before the End of 2025 Or You Could Regret Itl
 
 

Workers need to take care of this task now so they don't have big problems later. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How More Older Adults Are Turning Their Homes Into Income Streams
 
 

Here are three ways to generate come extra income in retirement. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
8 steps to building an estate plan — it involves more than just a will and trust
 
 

Estate planning tips include wills, trusts, and digital assets. Attorney Kerri Koen shares eight essential steps for protecting your legacy. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now
 
 

The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
New to Investing? These 2 ETFs Can Help You Build a Strong Foundation.
 
 

Investing can feel overwhelming for new participants. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Retired and in Credit Card Debt? 2 Ways to Tackle the Issue.
 
 

Credit card debt is often a reality in retirement, but you can take steps to get it off your plate. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
The 7-Month Deadline That Determines Your Lifetime Medicare Premiums
 
 

Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Markets News, S&P 500, Dow Fall After Jobs Data Shows Surprising Rise in Unemployment; Nasdaq Ticks Higher to Snap Losing Streak
 
 

Major stock indexes turned in a mixed performance Tuesday after the November jobs report revealed a higher unemployment rate than expected. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
All It Takes Is $6,500 Invested in Coca-Cola and This High-Yield Dividend Stock to Help Generate $539 in Passive Income in 2026 | The Motley Fool
 
 

Investors looking to stuff their stockings with dividend-paying value stocks should take a closer look at these two consumer staples companies. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Mortgage Rates Today: Fairly Flat
 
 

TL;DR: Mortgages rates were basically stable ahead of this morning's jobs report CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Average Social Security Benefit at 65: See How Yours Compares
 
 

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Cannabis ETFs Stay High on Drug Rescheduling News
 
 

A new legal standing for marijuana could help change how ETFs track and invest in the cannabis industry. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Nasdaq moves to make trading nearly 24 hours. Why some on Wall Street say that's a bad idea
 
 

Critics argue that formalizing nearly nonstop trading could worsen some of the very problems that plague the structure of equity markets today. CONTINUE...

 

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