Thursday, February 19, 2026

Retirement: Why are consumers still in survival mode?

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Retirement

Thu Feb 19 2026
 
Grocery prices are rising and grew from July to August at the fastest monthly change since October 2022, according to the latest Consumer Price Index by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Also: Americans like private equity in 401(k)s
BlackRock will soon introduce a 401(k) target-date retirement fund that includes private investments.
 

Trump wants private investments in 401(k) plans. Voters approve.

The introduction of private investments in 401(k) plans is a much-debated initiative of the Trump Administration. But voters seem to like the idea.
Some 739,000 taxpayers were still waiting for the IRS to unfreeze their federal income tax refund after they claimed potential frivolous credits at the end of fiscal year 2024, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate report released in early January.
 

Inheriting an IRA? The rules have changed.

Also: Corporate profits vs. worker wages
Sydney Teng, 24, poses for a portrait at the offices of Evergreen Health, the health care non-profit where she works. Teng is already investing in a 401(k), contributing 6% of her roughly $50,000 salary to the retirement savings account. The money deducted from her regular paycheck is invested in a target-date fund that eyes retirement around the age of 67. The fund is 90% invested in stocks.
 

Inherited IRA rules changed. How to avoid 'tax bomb' and penalties

New IRS rules for inherited IRAs became effective last year. Pay attention to avoid a 25% penalty and a "tax bomb".
Priority Gold focuses on helping retirement investors purchase physical gold and silver through self-directed IRAs or direct purchases.
 

Priority Gold review: Services, fees and risks

Priority Gold offers gold and silver investing services, including IRAs. Learn how the company works, potential fees and what to consider.
 

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