It was one of the few policy proposals in Trump’s record-breaking, 108-minute State of the Union speech. It was also signed into law by his predecessor four years ago.

The saver's match is worth 50% of qualifying retirement account contributions of up to $2,000 per individual. Taxpayers who file as individuals could get up to $1,000 from the federal government. Married couples who file jointly can qualify for up to $2,000 if they make qualifying contributions to an IRA or workplace retirement account.

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During his State of the Union address this week, President Donald Trump said he intends to use existing administrative authority to establish a federal retirement savings option f

When I was younger and earned an entry-level salary, I made a big mistake. I opted to save for retirement in a traditional IRA instead of a Roth account. At the time, I liked the idea of an immediate tax break.

Here's a closer look at how much the average tax refund could be worth by retirement. As of Feb. 13, 2026, the average tax refund is $2,476. This is up from $2,169 at the same time last year. Obviously, your refund will vary depending on your income, filing status, and the tax deductions and credits you qualify for.

A key member of the Seattle Seahawks defense, which powered the team to a Super Bowl win, is considering hanging up the cleats.

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