January 21, 2026 12:47 PM EST
Average IRA Balances for Individuals in Their 50s by 2026—Essential Insights
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Fidelity’s recent report on 18.3 million individual retirement accounts (IRAs) indicates that the average balance reached a new high of $137,902 in Q3 of 2025.
For Generation X savers (ages 45 to 60), the average balance is $120,273, a figure skewed upwards by those with significantly higher savings.
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However, the median figures present a different narrative. Data from Transamerica reveals that middle-income individuals in their 50s hold approximately $112,000 across all savings accounts, which is below Fidelity’s average for IRAs alone.
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January 21, 2026 12:22 PM EST
Your Guide to the 2026 Tax Filing Season
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The tax filing season for 2026 begins next week. Here are the crucial dates to remember.
Taxpayers will now use the newly introduced Schedule 1-A to benefit from the new deductions and credits introduced by the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ such as deductions on tips and additional deductions for seniors.
The IRS is already accepting tax returns through the IRS Free File program. Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less can access guided online tax software. Once individuals receive their relevant tax documents, such as W-2s, they can file their returns, which will be held until the IRS officially processes them next week.
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January 21, 2026 12:11 PM EST
Netflix Stock’s Struggles: Impact of Warner Bros. Deal
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Investors are closely analyzing Netflix’s performance, and many are disappointed with the outcomes.
Recently, Netflix’s stock fell nearly 5% following an earnings report that slightly surpassed analysts’ forecasts, amidst worries about its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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This dip extends a downward trend for Netflix shares, which have decreased by nearly 40% since last summer’s peak. The uncertainty surrounding Netflix’s ongoing acquisition of Warner Bros., which may face regulatory challenges and competing offers, has further intensified pressure on the stock.
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