‘Buy now, pay later’ services are dangerous trap for young Americans, financial expert warns

"Buy now, pay later" plans are rapidly growing in popularity among young Americans, but not everyone is convinced they’re a smart financial choice. Haley Sacks, a personal finance influencer with

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Private Equity Firms Celebrate Trump’s Executive Order Giving Them The Keys To Retirement

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President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited executive order paving the way for 401(k) providers to offer access to private equity

What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For Your Estate Plan

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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. For estate planners, the bill brought

The Hidden Tax On Success With Chris Guillebeau

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I believe wealth management that only accounts for your money is disconnected from reality and may even leave you with

Actions To Consider For Your IRA Before The Year Ends

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We’re well into the third quarter of the year, so it’s a good time to review the actions you should

Proposed Changes To Phone Services For Social Security Beneficiaries Raise Concerns—Again

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The Social Security Administration has proposed changes—again—with respect to its phone service options. If the changes are approved, the agency

What Older Adults Need To Know About Trump’s Changes To Medicare

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Since Congress passed the big tax and spending bill on July 3, most observers have focused their attention on its

Benefits, AI, And The Multigenerational Workforce

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For decades, employers, benefits providers, and retirement plan sponsors worked on a shared assumption: there was such a thing as

A Wealth Of Information In Three Little Letters

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In a 2023 survey, over 65% of participants said that Medicare was confusing and difficult to understand. This can result

U.S. Public Pensions Adapt To Change, And It’s Paying Off

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Despite uncertainty about tariff policy, federal government layoffs, and ever-rising federal government debt, the U.S. economy and financial markets continue

Changes In Prior Approval Coming To Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage

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There were two major announcements recently regarding prior approval of treatments and services for Medicare beneficiaries. In most medical insurance,

What You Need To Know About The New Retirement Account RMD Penalty

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Retirement account owners above a certain age must take annual distributions from their accounts each year, known as required minimum

4 Steps To Help You Decide Where To Live In Retirement

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Deciding where to live in retirement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make that can significantly impact your