How relief for the 40 million Americans without a retirement account could work

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Business
Trump giving his State of the Union speech.
President Donald Trump unveiled a new retirement saving policy in his 2026 State of the Union speech.

Pool photo by Kenny Holston/The New York Times.

An NYC couple went from 'autopilot' to financial independence. They share 3 money moves they made.

Tech Insider : Business
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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson reside in Manhattan.

Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

Biggest moments from Trump's State of the Union

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Style

In a record-long State of the Union, President Donald Trump highlighted tax cuts, immigration policy, and tariffs, while sharply criticizing Democrats.

My dad died at 56 and never made it to retirement. The 3 lessons he taught me changed my own plans and perspective.

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Author Callum Macauley-Murdoch and his dad
I've learned a lot from my dad's life and death, especially when I think of his retirement plans and how he never got to see them through.

Callum Macauley-Murdoch

We wanted to get away from the cold, so we left Michigan and retired in Panama. We're not planning to move back.

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A man and his wife at Amador Causeway in Panama.
Greg Kitzmiller and his wife, Jen, moved from Michigan to Panama after they retired.

Greg Kitzmiller.

I'm 39 but just started contributing to a 401(k) account. I have what I call 'retirement planning paralysis.'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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The author has always struggled to plan for retirement.

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A 3-fund portfolio, a no-kid lifestyle, and a 'die with zero' mindset: How one NYC couple is retiring in their 40s

Tech Insider : Business
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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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I thought I'd be lonely moving to a new city at 58. I swallowed my fear and made a friend I now consider a brother.

Tech Insider : Business
Scott Scovel and his friend Bruno are sitting down at a table for lunch. On the table there's some sushi on plates and drink glasses.
Scovel reconnected with his acquaintance, Bruno, and the two became good friends.

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I'm 76 and drive for Uber after losing my savings to my wife's cancer bills. I'm not sure how long I can keep driving.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
Jeff Mason
Jeff Mason, 76, drives for Uber a few times a week.

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I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

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Andie Mercer.

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