Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Most people won’t receive the maximum Social Security benefit — and not because they don’t work hard enough. It’s because the formula is built to reward 35 years of very high earnings, plus delaying ...

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Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached the initial release candidate (RC) stage. The RC is open for critical bug fixes, with the feature set ...

Several factors affect your Social Security benefits, especially during the current unpredictable economy, and your salary is ...

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A deductible is the amount you'll have to pay for medical care at the beginning of your insurance policy. The out-of-pocket max is the most you'll pay for medical expenses in a year. For each policy ...

The 2026 IRA limit is $7,500 for those under 50 and $8,600 for those over 50 because of catch-up contributions. Exceeding IRA contribution limits incurs a 6% tax penalty each year. SEP and SIMPLE IRAs ...