And 25 high-paying trade jobs
| |  | | February 4, 2026 | | | | | | | | A Second Chance to Lower Your Tax Bill | | | By Debra Cope
If your New Year's goals have already lost their steam, take heart — now is actually an ideal time to make certain high-impact financial moves.
Even though the 2025 tax year has ended, the IRS lets us retroactively contribute to certain tax-advantaged accounts until April 15, giving us a second chance to maximize our retirement and health savings and potentially lower our taxable income. Better still, it's an opportunity to look at our finances after the year is over, when we know exactly how much we've earned and what else we might do to lower our tax bill. | | | | | | | | Your SoFi Toolkit | | Not sure where you stand with your IRA contributions? With SoFi IRAs, you can check how close you are to your annual limit right in the app. | | | | | | | | | 25 High-Paying Trade Jobs in Demand | | | By Anil Sharma
With the cost of college as high as it is, many young people look to trade jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree. And contrary to popular belief, many of these roles are in high demand and pay well. Here's a rundown of some of the highest-paying trade jobs, including their median salaries and training requirements. | | | | | | | | | | | Informed investment decisions start with informed investors. Here's what's making headlines:
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