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The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued the final regulations for retirement “catch-up” contributions, outlining the application of the SECURE 2.0 Act provisions.

Your phone rings. The caller claims to be from your bank, the IRS, or a tech support company. Sounding official, they create a sense of urgency. For a moment, you might even believe them. Of course, that’s how scammers operate. They are, after all, masters of psychological manipulation who prey…

GOBankingRates decided to put ChatGPT to the test and ask it how to avoid paying taxes.

Small businesses are central to the U.S. economy, yet many new entrepreneurs still face complex procedures when dealing with government.

Electric vehicle purchases have long been eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. That is changing on Sept. 30 thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated the credit.

Last year, Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud. The biggest losses resulted from scams that started with a phone call or on social media.

As speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.

The way a bank account is titled can determine who inherits it. Many retirees assume their will controls everything, but titles often override estate documents....

Many retirees add children or spouses as joint owners to simplify transfers. It feels like an easy way to avoid probate. But joint ownership can...

Divorce isn’t just emotionally exhausting—it’s a financial minefield, and the bill doesn’t stop with your lawyer’s invoice. Many people walk into the process thinking it’s all about splitting assets and signing papers. But hidden beneath the surface are sneaky, stress-inducing costs that can balloon even the most “amicable” separations into…

Everyone knows about credit card late fees and overdraft charges, but lurking just outside the spotlight are a set of financial penalties that can nuke a bank account in record time. They’re sneaky, they’re expensive, and they show up in places most people never think to check.