Is it better to take your 2026 RMD now or postpone it?
On February 27, 2026, at 4:48 PM ET, if you’re putting money aside for retirement through a traditional IRA or a 401(k), you might be aware that there’s a limit to how long you can hold onto those funds. Once you hit 73, or a later age based on your birth year, it’s time to […]
Federal employees postpone retirement due to ongoing savings shortfalls
Retirement Confidence Survey Insights How long have you served in federal employment, or are you considering doing so after retirement? Many of you might already be retired under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Before diving into what FERS entails, let’s examine key findings from the 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey. This survey, the longest of […]
IRS warns about two common tax credits that may postpone your refund for weeks. Be aware to avoid stress.
Tax season is here, and many people are eagerly anticipating their refunds. However, delays may affect millions of Americans, as suggested by a recent statement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), indicating that certain regulations could slow down processing times for those utilizing two widely used programs. The IRS mentions on its website that, “We […]
When is the Right Time for Companies to Speed Up Expenses and Postpone Income?
Smart Timing for Taxes and Cash Flow Timing plays a crucial role in managing a company’s taxes and cash flow. Two common tactics include accelerating expenses—that is, recording deductible expenses sooner—and deferring income, which involves delaying revenue recognition to a later date. When executed effectively, these strategies can lower your taxable income for the current […]
Administration seeks to postpone final student loan aid in Borrower Defense agreement
Trump Administration Seeks More Time on Student Loan Borrower Decisions The Trump administration has requested additional time to determine if around 200,000 student loan borrowers are eligible for forgiving their loans. Under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement related to Cardona v. Sweet, the Biden administration agreed to process loan relief applications based on borrower defenses […]
Government Claims Man Pretended to Have Seizure to Postpone Wife’s Deportation After She Stabbed Coworkers
Unfolding Drama During ICE Arrest Officials have reported that a man pretended to have a seizure during a raid, seemingly to avoid arrest related to his undocumented wife. Carlos Zapata Rivera, an undocumented immigrant from Ecuador, declined medical assistance after he allegedly suffered a seizure, despite showing “absolutely zero” medical signs of distress, according to […]
Taking a certain number of steps each day could postpone Alzheimer’s by several years.
Walking May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Recent research suggests that even modest amounts of walking can help delay brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Intriguingly, the study identifies a specific range of steps that seems to optimize these benefits. Conducted by researchers at Brigham General in Massachusetts, the study involved about 300 older adults, aged […]
Bill and Hillary Clinton postpone testimonies in the House Oversight committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Clintons Postpone Testimony in Epstein Investigation The Clintons have decided to delay their scheduled depositions related to the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a well-known figure associated with serious allegations. Hillary Clinton, who was meant to testify last week on October 9, didn’t show up. Former President Bill Clinton was also supposed to […]
Japanese Yen drops as Takaichi’s policies may postpone BoJ interest rate increases
The Japanese Yen (JPY) has seen a slight recovery from its lowest points since February, managing to touch a more robust level against the US dollar (USD) earlier this Wednesday. Still, significant gains seem hard to achieve. With Japan’s first female prime minister, Moshi Sato, leaning towards more expansionary fiscal policies, the Bank of Japan […]
Judge denies government’s request to postpone Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case due to shutdown.
Maryland Judge Keeps Deportation Case Moving Amid Shutdown A judge in Maryland has dismissed a request from the Trump administration to delay the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an MS-13 gang member, despite the ongoing government shutdown. During the hearing in Greenbelt federal court, US District Judge Paula Sinis emphasized the importance of proceeding with […]