President Trump’s proposed 2027 defense budget includes a pay increase of 5-7% for many service members, specifically focusing on improving retention and strengthening the military workforce.

Sources:https://www.fedweek.com/armed-forces-news/trump-proposes-5-7-military-pay-raise-for-2027-1-5-trillion-in-defense-spending/

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According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Board, 81% of Americans intentionally avoid discussing financial topics with family and friends. 51% believe finances should stay private and 40% say they feel embarrassed about their situation.

Sources:https://www.cfp.net/news/2026/03/financial-fomo-quietly-straining-american-relationships?utm_source

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Credit reporting company Experian is announcing plans to integrate financial literacy into AI-sponsored ads on Snapchat, allowing users to have interactive conversations about credit, budgeting, debt and decision-making. 

Sources: https://www.experianplc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/experian-meets-the-next-generation-with-first--ai-sponsored-snap

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Nearly 9 in 10 Americans who are planning to travel this summer say they're taking steps to reduce costs, according to a recent survey.

Sources:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/studies/summer-travel-report?utm_source

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According to Prudential Financial, 7 in 10 employees reported feeling financially stressed over the past year as rising costs and economic uncertainty continues.

Sources: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260511937326/en/Employees-Face-Difficult-Trade-offs-Amid-Rising-Costs?utm_source

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What are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to emergency savings and how much money should you be setting aside?

Sources: https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-report/

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Recent data shows more than 8 in 10 peoplehave at least one financial regret and many of those come down to spending decisions, debt or a lack of long-term planning.

Sources:

https://www.investopedia.com/3-in-10-think-a-raise-would-help-their-money-stress-most-but-there-may-be-an-easier-fix-11932647

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Americans now say they expect to need around $1.46 million to retire on their own terms, according to Northwestern Mutual.

Sources:

https://news.northwesternmutual.com/2026-04-01-Americans-Believe-They-Will-Need-1-46-Million-to-Retire-Comfortably,-Up-More-Than-15-Since-Last-Year,-According-to-Northwestern-Mutual-2026-Planning-Progress-Study

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A lot of people think retirement planning is all about hitting a certain number, but what often gets overlooked is what happens after you reach that goal. Today, we’re talking about that transition — how to turn retirement savings into income, the mistakes people make early on, and what it really takes to make that money last.

Sources:

https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260218de87865/retirement-confidence-among-middle-income-americans-declines-amid-economic-uncertainty?utm_source

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It’s easy to assume big purchases are whatthrow people off track. But actually, it’s the smaller, everyday decisions that have the biggest impact over time.

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