What’s Changing with the SECURE Act 2.0

On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations under SECURE Act 2.0, Section 603 provisions related to 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) catch-up contributions for certain higher-income participants. Beginning January 1, 2026,...

2026 IRS Annual Contribution Limits

The tax law places limits on the dollar amount of contributions to retirement plans and IRAs and the amount of benefits under a pension plan. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annual for cost-of-living increases. The limit on contributions by...

Outwitting Hackers and Avoiding Scams

  Laura Kirkland, a 78-year-old retiree, lost $15,000 after a caller posing as a bank fraud specialist convinced her that her account had been hacked. Sounding credible and armed with personal details, the scammer persuaded her to grant computer access and wired...