Your year-end money moves just got easier. From a historic Social Security raise to dodging recession worries, we're breaking down the financial wins heading into 2026—plus critical moves you need to make before the clock strikes midnight on this year's benefits and tax deadlines, and more…

Here's What Happens When You Carry a Small Credit Card Balance by Accident
 
 

A small unpaid balance can trigger interest charges, score shifts, and reporting issues even if you pay your bill on time. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Here's Why the U.S. Will (Probably) Dodge a Recession in 2026
 
 

Economists predict growth to slow but not outright reverse in 2026 — and that's good news for your wallet. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
AT&T Settlement Deadline Is Thursday: How to Claim Up to $7,500
 
 

After the filing window closes, all submissions will be reviewed, and payments will start going out once the court grants final approval on Jan. 15. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
3 Things You May Not Know About Medicare -- but Should
 
 

It's never too early to start planning for these three things. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How Much Social Security Pays in Your State — See the Average Check
 
 

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Mortgage Rates Today
 
 

TL;DR: Rates moved higher today, but employment data coming tomorrow could send them lower. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF With the Stock Market at An All-Time High? History Offers a Clear Answer.
 
 

The stock market might be set for another positive year in 2026 thanks to megatrends like artificial intelligence (AI). CONTINUE...

 
 
 
I'm a Financial Adviser: The Fed's Rate Cuts Could Have Impacts You Might Not Anticipate
 
 

Understanding how lower interest rates could impact your wallet can help you determine the right financial moves to make. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Bigger Social Security Checks Top 2026 Changes in Retirement Benefits
 
 

Here's what changes to Social Security payouts, tax deductions and Medicare premiums mean for retirees' cash flow in 2026. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Retirement Planning Without Kids Means Focusing on Long-Term Care and Estate Strategies
 
 

Being child-free can offer more flexibility in retirement planning, but it also means thinking differently about everything from healthcare to estate documents. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Snap CEO says he's gotten better at managing stress — and suggests reframing it as a 'gift' and 'opportunity'
 
 

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said that reframing stress as positive can have a "huge impact on your ability to manage it." CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Vanguard Warms Up to Crypto, Sort Of
 
 

The firm isn’t fully convinced of crypto’s place in portfolios, with one executive likening it to a ‘digital Labubu.’ CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Baron Capital rolls out five active ETFs, SpaceX becomes the firm's biggest investment
 
 

Baron said SpaceX has exceeded Tesla to become his firm's largest investment with about $10 billion invested. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Ford is switching gears from large EVs: 'It was really the customer changing their decision'
 
 

Ford is scaling back its large electric vehicle production and prioritizing hybrid vehicles, a move that is expected to cost nearly $20 billion. CONTINUE...

 

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