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💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: Tipping Is Everywhere and Consumers Are Fed Up. Here’s How Some Are Coping.

Author : Heather Haddon

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/tipping-is-everywhere-and-consumers-are-fed-up-heres-how-some-are-coping-c8a8...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place.

💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: The ‘Finfluencers’ Trying to Make It Big During the Market Turmoil

Author : Dalvin Brown and Oyin Adedoyin

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/stock-market-social-media-financial-influencers-c41c4456?st=mVBA8B&ref...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place. 💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Netflix and Spotify Are Resilient, but Not Recession-Proof Author :Dan Gallagher Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/netflix-and-spotify-are-resilient-but-not-recession-proof-8fadf9af?st=8ApPdj&reflink=desktopw...

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✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Americans Rush to Buy TVs, Soy Sauce, Lululemon Workout Gear Author: Rachel Wolfe and Xavier Martinez Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/americans-rush-to-buy-tvs-soy-sauce-lululemon-workout-gear-fd6126ac?st=DxW...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place. 💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Your Credit Report Now Knows When You Buy Stuff With the ‘Pay Later’ Option Author: Imani Moise Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/affirm-buy-now-pay-later-credit-report-ce5f1bd0?st=jbquXn&reflink=desk...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place. 💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Are Extended Warranties a Scam?

Author: Royalty Auto Service Article Link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3667567033455179 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556908614573 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6156989899...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place.

💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: Tariffs are ‘simply inflationary,’ economist says: Here’s how they fuel higher prices

Author: Greg Iacurci

Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/20/tariffs-are-simply-inflationary-economist-says-heres-why.html

✅ Current Event A...

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✅ Current Event Articles to Discuss

Article Title: Have You Received Student-Loan Forgiveness? Plan Now to Avoid a Tax Bomb

Author: Lori Ioannou

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/student-loan-forgiveness-tax-546c79d0?st=efx3my&reflink=desktopwebshare_permali...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place. 💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Landlords Have a New Hardball Tactic: Tanking Your Credit Score - WSJ https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/renters-landlords-debt-collectors-credit-scores-1a1dbae3?st=inR1oh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Musk's DOGE launches agency accounts to solicit cost savi...

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✅ The Most Trending Topic this Week:

What is it? Article Link: Two Ways to be Smart with your Money in 2025

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2QWfKVM/

✅ Current Event Article to Discuss

Article Title: The 401(k) Has Become America’s Rainy-Day Fund

Author: Anne Tergesen

Article Link: https://ww...

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✅ The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/us-economy-strength-rich-spending-2c34a571?st=VYPeyj&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink ✅ Trump officials want to rewrite tax season. Cross your fingers and file like normal, experts s...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place.

💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ Landlords Have a New Hardball Tactic: Tanking Your Credit Score - WSJ https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/renters-landlords-debt-collectors-credit-scores-1a1dbae3?st=inR1oh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink ✅ Musk's DOGE launches agency accounts to solicit cost saving...

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💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover: ✅ Inflation Was 3% In January—Worse Than Expected—As Egg Prices Soared 15% – https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2025/02/12/inflation-was-3-in-january-as-egg-prices-soared-15/?cdlcid=61a4d4736e1a1d121147a4f2&utm_campaign=dailydozen&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsle...

🚀 Ready to take back control of your money and build lasting wealth? You’re in the right place. 💡 In this episode of The Wealth Blend Podcast, we cover:

✅ If You Date Me, You Date My Debt – https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/if-you-date-me-you-date-my-debt-496e1eac?mod=personal-finance_lead_story

✅ Department of Education Changes Affects Student Loans – https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/04/trumps-moves-to-abolish-education-dept-impe...

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✅ Federal Reserve's Rate Decisions → https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-reserve-fomc-meeting-today-interest-rates-decision-january-2025/

✅ Credit card APRs rising—what should you do? 💳 → https://thesun.co.uk/

✅ Savings accounts paying more—are you missing out? 💰 → https://theguardian.com/

✅ 6 ways the Fed’s rate decisions affect YOU...

In this episode of The Wealth Blend, we dive into the financial articles and topics we discussed and are making waves right now:

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In this episode of The Wealth Blend, we dive into three crucial financial topics that are making waves right now:

Holiday Travel on a Budget: If you're a student or young adult looking for affordable holiday travel, Amazon Prime has a special deal for $25 flights. Tune in as we break down how you can take advantage of this offer, along with other practical tips for saving on flights this holiday season. But, we give some caution whe...

In this episode of The Wealth Blend, we dive into three crucial financial topics that are making waves right now:

Holiday Travel on a Budget: If you're a student or young adult looking for affordable holiday travel, Amazon Prime has a special deal for $25 flights. Tune in as we break down how you can take advantage of this offer, along with other practical tips for saving on flights this holiday season. But, we give some caution whe...

In this episode of The Wealth Blend, we dive into three crucial financial topics that are making waves right now:

Holiday Travel on a Budget: If you're a student or young adult looking for affordable holiday travel, Amazon Prime has a special deal for $25 flights. Tune in as we break down how you can take advantage of this offer, along with other practical tips for saving on flights this holiday season. But, we give some caution whe...