Top Republicans warn Trump’s Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to Putin

Two top Republican lawmakers expressed their concern Saturday about President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from NATO ally Germany. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “We are very concerned by the decision to withdraw a U.S. brigade from Germany,” Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss, … Read more

Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

Owning gold inside a retirement account can be a smart move, but it also comes with a different set of rules. Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Gold has been on a remarkable run in recent years. After hovering near $2,600 per ounce just one year ago, the precious metal surged past $5,500 in early 2026, the highest … Read more

A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s

A record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard. In 2025, 6% of people enrolled in Vanguard 401(k) plans made so-called hardship withdrawals from their accounts, up from 5% in 2024, according to the company’s 2026 report on Americans’ savings … Read more