Author Archives: FutureShop

What the Trump tax bill means for your wallet

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss a possible 50% tariff on the European Union, a 25% tariff on Apple, possible Senate changes to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and the push to modernize the IRS. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” cleared the House and is making its way through the Senate.  Still, […]

BNPL payment plans require careful budgeting to avoid costly fees, expert says

‘The Big Money Show’ co-hosts discuss buy now, pay later spending options and the impact it will now have on your credit score. Using “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) has become increasingly common in recent years as people look to split up and finance purchases they make.  According to Credit Sesame financial analyst Richard Barrington, […]

Retirement account balances dip in Q1 2025 as savings rates hit record high

Jack Otter and the ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists share their best tips for how to prepare for retirement amid a market concerned with tariffs. Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter due to stock market turbulence. Still, people kept socking away money for their retirement, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.  The financial services […]

Personal finance expert tackles ‘widespread’ financial misconceptions

Personal finance expert and ‘The Ramsey Show’ co-host Rachel Cruze discusses the reasons why Americans are retiring sooner than planned and how to save for a comfy retirement.  Managing one’s finances can be challenging, especially when faced with conflicting — and often wrong — information fed to people, especially on social media.  Buying into common […]

Americans more reactive about finances as planner numbers drop to 40%

‘Talk Money to Me’ author Jason Tartick joins ‘The Big Money Show’ to discuss his new book, shedding light on the importance of discussing your finances with your partner.  How people tackle their finances can vary but, according to new research from PYMNTS, there are two ways that are most common. PYMNTS found just 40% […]

Study reveals retirement costs without Social Security across states

Ramsey Solutions financial expert George Kamel weighs in on Americans working past retirement age and provides advice for investors. Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years” or have many years to go before leaving the workforce.  How much money a person needs to have saved to […]

FICO to include buy now, pay later data in new credit score models

Micah Abigail CEO, founder and financial influencer Micah Smith speaks with Fox News Digital about the quiet credit crisis crippling finances and how to fix it. FICO said on Monday that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.  The FICO Score […]

Expert debunks common social media myths about saving, debt and buy now pay later

Managing one’s finances can be challenging, especially when faced with conflicting — and often wrong — information fed to people, especially on social media.  Buying into common misconceptions surrounding money can be harmful, putting someone on their back foot when it comes to financial health.  Jonathan Kim, a personal finance expert and the head of […]

Americans increasingly abandon financial planning as economic pressures mount

How people tackle their finances can vary but, according to new research from PYMNTS, there are two ways that are most common. PYMNTS found just 40% of American consumers are “planners,” meaning their strategy for money had more foresight.  That figure has gone down compared to the roughly half who tackled their personal finances that […]

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years” or have many years to go before leaving the workforce.  How much money a person needs to have saved to retire without financial stress is an important consideration in the retirement preparation process, and that can vary depending on […]