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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_permalink

Article Title: Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected

Author: Justin Lahart

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-inflation-january-2025-interest-rate-83e0a0c4?st=9YhUrk&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🚀 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&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: A Global Shopper’s Guide to Scoring Deals in the Tariff Age

Author : Allison Pohle

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/a-global-shoppers-guide-to-scoring-deals-in-the-tariff-age-4106e971?st=VqiqiA&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: What student loan borrowers need to know about ‘involuntary collections’

Author: Jessica Dickler

Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/22/what-student-loan-borrowers-need-to-know-about-involuntary-collections.html

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🎉 Until next time—stay focused, stay intentional, and keep blending that wealth! 🚀💰✨

🚀 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&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: A Global Shopper’s Guide to Scoring Deals in the Tariff Age

Author : Allison Pohle

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/a-global-shoppers-guide-to-scoring-deals-in-the-tariff-age-4106e971?st=VqiqiA&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss

Article Title: What student loan borrowers need to know about ‘involuntary collections’

Author: Jessica Dickler

Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/22/what-student-loan-borrowers-need-to-know-about-involuntary-collections.html

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🚀 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=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: How to Make Major Money Decisions Right Now: A WSJ Guide Author: Veronica Dagher, Joe Pinsker and Oyin Adedoyin | Illustrations by Lars Leetaru Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/investment-decisions-now-e3947d20?st=FY74LB&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Why Your Top Tax Rate Isn’t What You Actually Pay Author : Ashlea Ebeling Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-brackets-rate-explained-de45d09a?st=TbmKu2&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Coaches Corner!

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

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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=DxW15i&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Americans Buy a Crazy Amount of Cheap Stuff. It’s Costing Us Dearly. Author: Dalvin Brown Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/americans-cheap-goods-consumption-storage-77890798?st=9Z2qt5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event or Article to Discuss Article Title: Dow tumbles 1,200 points as tariff sell-off resumes following one-day reprieve Author: Hakyung Kim Sean Conlon Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/09/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🚀 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=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event Article to Discuss Article Title: Here’s What It’s Like to Retire in America at Age 55 or Younger Author: Anne Tergesen and Veronica Dagher Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/retirement-under-55-in-america-64bd0dc8?st=PjVLRu&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🚀 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=61569898994850 https://www.facebook.com/CarMax

✅ Current Event Article to Discuss Article Title: Dealing With Social Security Is Heading From Bad to Worse Author: Anne Tergesen, Wall Street Journal Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/social-security-cuts-doge-customer-service-91f96e00?st=m5DyW2&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Current Event Article to Discuss Article Title: Millions of Student Borrowers Are at Risk of Credit-Score Falls Author: Oyin Adedoyin, Wall Street Journal Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/student-loan-payments-delinquencies-credit-score-377a1d1c?st=R6FY6F&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Coaches Corner!

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🚀 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 Article to Discuss

Article Title: Consumer Angst Is Striking All Income Levels

Author: Jinjoo Lee

Article Link: https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/consumer-angst-is-striking-all-income-levels-ab32d5d5?st=raQUpa&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

✅ Coaches Corner!

- Amanda’s Video https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHZYy8gPxIw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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☕ Your financial future isn’t set in stone—it’s built by the choices you make today. Make them count.

🎉 Until next time—stay focused, stay intentional, and keep blending that wealth! 🚀💰✨