Don't take our word for it — verify everything against the primary source. These are the official .gov sites (plus a few nonprofit references) behind every number on WealthCompass.
IRS.gov — forms, publications, Free File, payment plans, withholding estimator.
2026 contribution limits (IRS newsroom)
COLA tables: all retirement limits
SSA.gov — Social Security home.
my Social Security — your earnings record & benefit estimates. Check yearly.
Medicare.gov — Parts A/B/C/D, enrollment, plan finder.
Department of Labor — 401(k) fee disclosures, retirement plan rights.
Investor.gov (SEC) — free investor education, fee calculators.
FINRA BrokerCheck — background-check any broker or advisor.
FINRA.org — market regulation, investor alerts.
SIPC — protects brokerage accounts up to $500k if a firm fails.
TreasuryDirect — buy T-bills, I-bonds, EE bonds direct, no fees.
CFPB — complaint portal that gets results; mortgage & credit-card rules.
AnnualCreditReport.com — the only federally authorized free credit reports.
FDIC — bank finder; confirms your deposits are insured to $250k.
MissingMoney.com — search all states for unclaimed property in your name. Free.
HealthCare.gov — ACA marketplace, subsidies, enrollment.
Medicare.gov — compare Part D and Medigap plans yearly.
NAIC.org — find your state's Department of Insurance; verify any insurer/agent.
StudentAid.gov — FAFSA, federal loans, repayment plans.
Savingforcollege.com — compare every state's 529 plan.
HUD.gov — housing counselors (free), first-time buyer programs.
FloodSmart.gov — flood maps & NFIP insurance.
VA Home Loans — 0%-down mortgages for eligible veterans.
SBA.gov — loans, free mentoring (SCORE), business guides.
IRS Small Business hub — EINs, quarterly taxes, entity guidance.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov — report scams to the FTC.
IC3.gov (FBI) — report internet crime.
IdentityTheft.gov — personal recovery plan if your identity is stolen.
USA.gov — the front door to every federal service.
The $15M estate exemption, explained (law firm summary)
2026 HSA limits (EY tax alert)
2026 Social Security wage base (EY tax alert)