Social Security spousal benefits are one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—features of the retirement system. For married couples, coordinating when and how each spouse claims benefits can mean tens or even hundreds of thousands…
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Grant and Sean review a number of topics in today’s episode of Grow Money Business, including whether you should file early for Social Security given that the trust is projected to be depleted sometime in…
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The market barely had time to digest tariffs and AI when the Trump administration began a war against Iran. After the initial reaction, the market appeared to recover somewhat, as investors likely began to lean…
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Getting serious about reaching your financial goals means keeping a handle on what you’re spending, so you can maximize what you’re saving. Budgeting focuses on your outflows and can help you ensure you are meeting…
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Sean Barter rejoins the show in this episode of Grow Money Business for another spirited debate on the capital markets. Sean and Grant take turns arguing whether bitcoin will end the year above or below…
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January saw an increase in volatility, as geopolitical tensions centered around tariffs and the Trump administration’s increasing bellicosity about Greenland made headlines. The S&P 500 eked out a 1.45% positive return, keeping a three-year winning…
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When to claim social security benefits is one of the biggest questions when thinking about retiring. Your retirement income will likely come from various sources, and each will fit into your financial plan in different…
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Grant’s colleague Sean Barter joins the show this week to discuss the markets. They flip a coin to argue for & against whether the Mag 7 stocks finish higher or lower on the year, whether…
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What’s New in the 2026 Tax Season Tax season is officially open: the IRS began accepting and processing 2025 individual tax returns on January 26, 2026, and most taxpayers have until April 15, 2026 to…
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December Recap and January Outlook The weekend after a mid-week New Year’s Eve is usually a slow news cycle. Not this year. 2026 started off with the announcement that the Trump administration had captured Nicolas…
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