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Why I have a financial planner, from a finance pro

By CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar
Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm - It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax, and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a return that can’t be quantified: peace of mind. Here are some key reasons we pay for financial advice.
How to make a plan for your money in 2026

By ADRIANA MORGA
Dec 31, 2025 10:03 am - The Associated Press spoke with people who are making financial resolutions for 2026. Here’s a look at what they’re planning and how you can draw inspiration for your own resolutions.
IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents

Associated Press
Dec 30, 2025 3:17 pm - The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026.
7 things you may not know about dividends

By Amy C. Arnott of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 1:20 pm - I recently dug into the pros and cons of dividend reinvestment. Readers of the article sent me questions about other dividend-related topics. Here are some of the most common questions.
Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

By MARGARET GILES of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 11:30 am - But what do you do if you still have money left over after covering education expenses?Thanks to Secure 2.0 Act, you can now roll over unused 529 funds to a Roth IRA. But the 529 rollover isn’t a loophole to save extra for retirement; rules limit the conversions.
Don’t settle for a subpar health savings account

CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 11:22 am - Paired with high-deductible healthcare plans, health savings accounts help ease healthcare costs. HSAs are a triple tax-advantaged vehicle in the tax code, allowing for pretax contributions, tax-free compounding, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. However, few owners fund their HSAs to the maximum, and even fewer invest their HSA dollars outside a savings account.
How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

By Paige Winfield Cunningham and Peter Whoriskey
Dec 22, 2025 11:54 am - Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.
Health care among Americans’ biggest priorities for 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

By LINLEY SANDERS, SIMRAN PARWANI, THOMAS BEAUMONT and MIKE CATALINI
Dec 22, 2025 10:26 am - Health care is a growing concern for Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll that asked people to share their top priorities for the government to address in 2026.
Positioning your small business for a strong start in the new year

By Michael Minetti
Dec 20, 2025 12:14 pm - Launching into a new year offers small businesses a powerful moment to reset, refocus, and accelerate toward long-term goals.
Amazon taps JPMorgan-backed startup for loans to online sellers

By Spencer Soper
Dec 19, 2025 12:59 pm - Amazon.com Inc. is partnering with a JPMorgan Chase & Co.-backed startup to provide financing for small online businesses, many of which need immediate capital to replenish depleted holiday inventories.

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