Laura Jensen is a financial journalist specializing in retirement planning, Social Security, and U.S. economic policy. She focuses on providing clear, actionable information for individuals navigating their financial futures.
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Health insurance premiums are set to rise significantly for many Americans in 2026, with ACA marketplace plans potentially increasing by 114% if subsidies expire and employer plans seeing a 6.5% jump.
Canadian couples can use several legal strategies to split income and reduce their overall tax burden, including spousal loans and reorganizing household finances.
Millions of Americans are losing retirement funds to forgotten 401(k)s moved into high-fee, low-growth Safe Harbor IRAs without their knowledge.
In a volatile market, investors are looking for stability. We explore four distinct dividend-paying options, including Chevron, Vici Properties, and Verizon.
Receiving a large Social Security back payment can trigger a major tax bill. Learn about a crucial IRS rule that could save you thousands by letting you reallocate the income to prior years.
U.S. homeowners have until December 31, 2025, to claim a 30% federal tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades, with annual limits up to $2,000.
A new bipartisan bill heading to the President's desk will require the IRS to make its 'math error' tax notices clearer and easier for taxpayers to resolve.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is recalling all furloughed staff starting October 27 to manage open enrollment for Medicare and ACA plans. Nearly half of CMS employees were furlo
Financial experts and AARP are warning of a Social Security funding shortfall by 2034, which could lead to a 20% cut in retirement benefits for millions.
In a market dominated by large tech stocks, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) offers a diversified alternative by tracking the entire U.S. equity market.
Discover how online financial calculators for loans (EMI), investments (SIP), and retirement (NPS) can demystify complex financial planning for everyone.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a freeze on the unpopular retirement age reform until 2027, a major win for the opposition Socialist Party, to stabilize his nascent government amidst
About 22 million Americans face sharply higher health insurance premiums as enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are set to expire by year's end.
For investors seeking stable returns, Coca-Cola and Realty Income offer long histories of dividend payments supported by resilient business models in different sectors.
Find out what's open and closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2025. Learn about stock market hours, bank closures, mail delivery, and local services.
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is forecast to trade within a 1.3290-1.3390 range against the US Dollar, with analysts noting lingering downward momentum and a potential fall to 1.3200.
A push to allow retail investors into high-risk assets like private equity is drawing comparisons to the 1920s, raising concerns about potential market instability.
South Korea's finance minister confirms discussions with the U.S. for a foreign exchange swap line to manage currency risks from a major trade deal.
Investors seeking passive income can look to high-yield Dow Jones stocks. An analysis shows how Chevron, Coca-Cola, and Verizon can generate steady returns.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) offers a diversified portfolio of 579 U.S. stocks, focusing on stable, income-generating companies to manage risk.