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I-bonds rise to 4.26% for May-October 2026: the US sibling to UK Premium Bonds
Read more: I-bonds rise to 4.26% for May-October 2026: the US sibling to UK Premium BondsThe US Treasury raised the Series I Savings Bond composite rate to 4.26% for the May to October 2026 window, with the fixed-rate component holding at 0.90% locked for the bond’s 30-year life. We compare I-bonds against the best high-yield savings accounts, CDs, T-bills and TIPS, and set out who actually benefits at the current…
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Solo 401(k) Complete Guide for Self-Employed Workers (2026)
Read more: Solo 401(k) Complete Guide for Self-Employed Workers (2026)A Solo 401(k) lets the self-employed contribute up to $72,000 in 2026 ($80,000 if you’re 50+, $83,250 if you’re 60-63), well past what SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs allow. This guide covers eligibility, providers, setup, contribution strategy, mega backdoor Roth, and the SECURE 2.0 Roth catch-up rule with the sole-proprietor carve-out most coverage misses.
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Investment Guides, Investment Strategies, IRAs & Tax-Advantaged Accounts, Retirement Planning, Tax StrategyRoth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Complete 2026 Comparison Guide (With Calculator)
Read more: Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Complete 2026 Comparison Guide (With Calculator)The choice between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA can swing your lifetime retirement wealth by six figures. For 2026, the IRS bumped the IRA contribution limit to $7,500 ($8,600 with the 50+ catch-up), and the Roth income phase-outs moved up too: $153,000-$168,000 for single filers, $242,000-$252,000 for joint filers. This guide walks through…
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