Janet Novack joined Forbes in Washington in 1986 and has written about everything from the federal budget to bank failures to Social Security and retirement planning. Her most notable reporting has been about taxes, including exposing billionaire tax cheats and writing cover stories on tax shelters (both corporate and individual), tax evasion, tax informants, tax administration, tax policy and legitimate tax planning. For the last decade, she has been primarily an editor, adding her touch to both magazine and web stories about taxes, investing, the fintech industry, education, energy, personal finance, retirement and more. Before joining Forbes, Novack spent nine years as a newspaper reporter, covering economics, business and government.
Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%
Social Security tax will be imposed on up to $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits will rise $56 a month, but Medicare Part B premium hikes will eat up part of that.
These 25 Universities Will Take A Big Hit From Trump’s H-1B Visa Attack
The new $100,000 H-1B visa fee and a preference for older foreign skilled workers could hurt both schools’ foreign staff hiring and their graduate student recruitment.
How To Choose A College In Trump’s America
Along with academic fit, cost, and career outcomes, students now need to consider the impact of the federal assault on research funding, foreign students and “woke” colleges.
These Colleges Are At Risk As Congress Takes Aim At Endowments
Not only Harvard will pay. As Republicans hunt for revenues, the tax on private college endowments could be raised and broadened. We found 127 schools that might be vulnerable.
The 50 Hottest Fintech Startups In 2025
Even as venture capital funding for the industry continued to fall in 2024, many fintechs–especially those serving other businesses—flourished. Here’s the Forbes Fintech 50 for 2025.