How to Make the Most of Your IRA in 2026 Take advantage of your IRA’s tax benefits to rebalance and optimize your portfolio. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Feb 6, 2026
Should You Gift Your Appreciated Assets During Your Lifetime? The strategy can yield a tax benefit, but it isn’t a sure thing. Christine Benz Jan 30, 2026
A Tax-Smart Plan for In-Retirement Withdrawals in 3 Steps Consider these strategies to stretch out your tax savings during your retirement years. Christine Benz Jan 29, 2026
How to Name a Charity as Your IRA Beneficiary Follow these tips to maximize your charitable legacy and minimize taxes. Denise Appleby Jan 21, 2026
Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney: ‘For Most Americans, You’re Going to Pay Less Tax in Retirement’ Two financial planners share tax-smart strategies for before and during retirement. Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Jan 20, 2026
4 Financial To-Dos to Kick Off the New Year Check on your spending and saving and get ahead of tax season. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Jan 15, 2026
20 IRA Mistakes to Avoid From contributions to conversions to distributions, don’t fall into these traps. Christine Benz Jan 14, 2026
What’s on Deck for Taxes in 2026? The tax and IRA expert discusses the higher SALT tax cap, a new senior deduction, and higher retirement-plan contributions for the year ahead. Christine Benz Jan 8, 2026
5 Smart New Year’s Resolutions for the Purposeful Investor: Optimize, Don’t Just Accumulate As 2026 begins, shift your focus from saving to fine-tuning. Sheryl Rowling Dec 30, 2025
As a Higher Earner, Should You Still Make Catch-Up Contributions to Your 401(k)? There’s no upfront tax break, but a Roth 401(k) has other tax benefits down the road. Amy C. Arnott, CFA Dec 30, 2025
What’s Driving the Muni-Bond Market Rebound in Late 2025? Not for the first time, tax-exempt bonds have ridden out some bumps to deliver for investors. Dan Lefkovitz Dec 24, 2025
Are Tax Breaks Enough to Make the Case for Individual Municipal Bonds? What’s fueling the debate around buying individual munis, and whether their trading costs have improved for small investors. Jess Bebel Dec 21, 2025
Federal and State Income Taxes: See What You Owe Use this tool to estimate your marginal and effective tax rates after taking the standard deduction. Margaret Giles Dec 18, 2025
Tax Deadlines and Key Information to Know for 2026 Here are the tax-related dates and data that should be on your calendar in the new year. Christine Benz Dec 18, 2025
Ed Slott: Higher SALT Cap Could Mean Significant Tax Savings The tax and IRA expert shares strategies for taking advantage of this newly generous deduction. Christine Benz Dec 18, 2025
What You Need to Know About Higher 401(k) and IRA Caps in 2026 Americans can save more than ever for retirement in 2026, but new IRS rules add fresh planning opportunities and potential pitfalls. Denise Appleby Dec 17, 2025
What You Need to Know Before Making Financial Gifts Whether you’re giving cash or investments, be aware of the logistics and tax implications. Christine Benz Dec 15, 2025
Few ETFs Project Capital Gains Distributions in 2025: Key Takeaways for Investors The tax efficiency of exchange-traded funds remained strong this year, our survey shows. Brendan McCann, CFA Dec 11, 2025
8 Tips to Stop Worrying About Running Out of Money in Retirement Use these anchors to replace retirement uncertainty with a feeling of clarity and control over your financial plan. Sheryl Rowling Dec 11, 2025
Ed Slott: What You Need to Know About the New Tax Deduction for Seniors The tax and IRA expert discusses who qualifies for the deduction, as well as its impact on Social Security taxation. Christine Benz Dec 11, 2025