$1,400 Average Annual Pet Veterinary Expense for Retirees Who Own at Least One Pet
Retirees who own pets face an average annual veterinary expense of $1,400 per pet, a figure that can represent a significant ongoing cost in a fixed...
He Found a Forgotten 401k From 1998 Worth $88,000 He Nearly Missed Due to an Employer Merger
Stories of people discovering forgotten 401(k) accounts worth tens of thousands of dollars aren't uncommon—they're increasingly common.
$1.2 Billion in Veteran Aid and Attendance Benefits Goes Unclaimed Every Year
Six out of seven eligible veterans never claim a benefit worth up to $1,519 monthly—billions go unclaimed each year.
New Study Found the Average Unclaimed Retirement Account Has a Balance of $55,400
A new analysis of retirement savings data reveals that the average unclaimed 401(k) account left behind by workers holds a balance of approximately...
Fact Check: Can Your Former Employer Legally Close Your Old 401k Account Without Notifying You?
Your former employer cannot legally close your old 401k account without notifying you. Federal law requires that employers provide notice before taking...
Catch-Up Contribution Limits in 2026: What Most Americans Don’t Know Could Cost Them Thousands
Catch-up contributions can add tens of thousands to retirement savings, but new 2026 rules affect high earners, and many plans don't offer them.
Gray Divorce Retirement Impact in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Divorcing after 50 can slash retirement savings by 30% — a gap that cannot be recovered before retirement ends.
At Least 29 Million Forgotten 401k Accounts Are Sitting Unclaimed in the United States
At least 29 million forgotten 401(k) accounts are sitting unclaimed across the United States—a figure that has climbed steadily since 2012 when there were...
Warning: IRA-to-IRA Rollovers Are Limited to One Per 12 Months and Violations Trigger Immediate Tax
IRA rollovers between accounts are limited to one per 12 months per account type—violate this rule and the excess becomes immediately taxable income.
Warning: The Average Abandoned Retirement Account Loses 1.3% Annually to Administrative Fees
The typical abandoned retirement account loses approximately 1.3% of its value each year to administrative fees alone.