Tips for getting ready for tax season

Inflation, turbulent markets and uncertainty around Social Security have many Americans losing sleep over retirement. But new research shows one group is more confident than most. According to Nationwide, the latest research finds that 76% of investors with annuities expect to retire when they want, compared to just 49% of those without them. However, planned retirement ages have crept later, with respondents now targeting age 64.3, up from 63.7 in 2023. “It’s not surprising to see annuity ...

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history ended after 43 days, with President Trump signing a funding bill on November 13. The deadlock disrupted government services, furloughing or leaving about 1.4 million federal employees unpaid. Focus now shifts to reopening and addressing delays in data and payments, according to J.P. Morgan Insights. While backpay will be distributed soon, other spending will be released gradually. During the shutdown, federal agencies, including the Bureau of...