Jill Brown (Jill Brown Fitness) explains what GLP‑1 drugs (like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and newer agents) actually do, who should consider them, and important precautions — especially how rapid appetite suppression can cause muscle loss if you don't prioritize protein and resistance training. She ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/ozempic-friends-how-these-shots-affect-muscle-mass

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Gold had its best year since 1979 in 2025. It set 53 new all-time highs along the way. It crossed $5,000 for the first time in history before peaking at $5,589.38 on January 28, 2026. By any measure, that is a historic run. Jim Cramer is not chasing it. And on May 7, he said exactly why. A caller ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/jim-cramer-has-a-blunt-message-on-gold-for-investors

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Rate cuts? Rate hikes? Another pause? Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said all these options over interest-rate policy are on the table at the central bank right now. “I don’t see how you can look at the current situation and, at least to me, view that the only thing ...

https://www.thestreet.com/fed/fed-official-triggers-new-rate-cut-warning-including-possibility-of-rate-hikes-resuming

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Credit card debt in the U.S. has surged — now around $1.2 trillion — while average APRs hover near 20%. In this interview with Bankrate’s Ted Rossman we break down what's driving higher balances and rates, who benefits from rewards, why minimum payments barely dent balances, and practical steps to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/rays-garage-simple-car-care-hacks-to-avoid-costly-repairs

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Dr. Julie Norin, audiologist and assistant clinical professor at Towson University, joins the show to share essential hearing health tips for spring. Learn how everyday activities—concerts, yard work, sporting events, and wearable tech—can affect your hearing, what safe noise levels are, and ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/airpods-spring-noise-new-hearing-study-reveals-risk-levels

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The surprisingly stable April jobs report just made incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s cues from the White House to slash interest rates next month a good deal more difficult to execute. Despite rising energy costs fueled by the Iran War, U.S. employers added more jobs than expected ...

https://www.thestreet.com/fed/surprise-jobs-report-complicates-fed-rate-cut-bet-in-june-for-kevin-warshs-first-fomc-meeting-as-chair

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Credit card debt in the U.S. has surged — now around $1.2 trillion — while average APRs hover near 20%. In this interview with Bankrate’s Ted Rossman we break down what's driving higher balances and rates, who benefits from rewards, why minimum payments barely dent balances, and practical steps to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/beat-20-interest-smart-moves-to-crush-credit-card-debt

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the latest survey findings and recommendations to improve financial education across the life cyclewith The SPARK Institute and Redwood Consulting Solutions' Snezana Zlatar Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Snezana ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/money-smarts-for-life-fixing-financial-literacy-from-age-5-to-retirement

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses how you can use the senior tax deduction in 2026 with The Motley Fool's Dan Caplinger. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Dan Caplinger. He is a contributor to The Motley Fool. Dan, always great to see you. Thanks ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/what-the-new-senior-tax-deduction-means-for-your-taxes

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses important student loan program changes that become effective July 1, 2026 with The Institute of Student Loan Advisors' Betsy Mayotte. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Betsy Mayotte from the Institute of Student ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/loans-limits-the-new-student-debt-reality

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses a new toolkit to help those with disabilities (and their caregivers) maintain their financial independence with the U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/building-economic-independence-disability-financial-toolkit

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The death of the mall has been greatly exaggerated. "Indoor malls and open-air centers have posted consistent year-over-year visit growth, outlet declines have been modest, and early 2026 data shows renewed momentum across all three formats," according to data from Placer.ai. Instead, malls have ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/mall-fashion-retailer-carters-closes-150-stores-in-turnaround-push

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the rising stress levels of America's paid and unpaid caregivers with Purdue University's Laura Monetnovo. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Dr. Laura Montenovo of Purdue University. Dr. Montenovo, it's so great to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/caring-stress-index-what-is-happening-in-the-united-states

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses an autism-certified hotel and what that can bring to guests and their families with Marriott's Nusrat MIrza. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Nusrat Mirza. He's the general manager of the JW Marriott Desert ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/an-autism-certified-hotel-changed-how-a-family-experienced-travel

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Ten years of teaching, nursing, or serving your community should count for something when it comes to student loan forgiveness. For thousands of public service workers, that decade of sacrifice was supposed to end with their remaining federal student loan balance wiped clean under a program ...

https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/education-department-blindsides-student-loan-borrowers

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The franchise model comes with risks and rewards for restaurants. On the positive side, a chain can expand quickly without spending significant capital. That, however, comes with the risk that a franchise operator will struggle, or even fail, damaging the perception of the brand. That happened to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-rival-carls-jr-franchisee-files-chapter-11-65-restaurants-at-risk

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the impact of the new U.S. Department of Labor regulations on designing retirement plan investment line ups with Francis, LLC's s Edward McEIlveen, CFA. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Well, joining me now is Edward McEIlveen, ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/building-the-best-retirement-plan-line-up-reaction-to-the-proposed-u-s-department-of-labor-regulations

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the new U.S. Department of Laborregulations for evaluating investments for your 401k (or 403b or 457b) plans with Kutak Rock's John Schembari. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network John Schembari joins us this morning from Kutak Rock. ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/proposed-dol-regs-explains-the-steps-that-managers-of-401ks-should-take-when-considering-investments

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the key attributes of caregivers that employers are looking for with Rutgers Business School's Lisa Kaplowitz. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Well, joining me now is Lisa Kaplowitz from the Rutgers School of Business. Lisa, so ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/why-businesses-should-value-caregivers-now

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses how cryptocurrencies are being used by the World's bad actors with the Henry Jackson Society's Alexander Browder. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Alex Browder of the Henry Jackson Society. Alex, thanks so much ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/lessons-for-investors-the-worlds-money-launderers-are-shifting-to-crypto

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the top retirement concerns with the Society of Actuaries' Anna M. Rappoport, FSA. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now, Anna Rappaport with the Society of Actuaries. Anna, so great to see you. Thanks for joining us this ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/highlights-from-the-soa-retirement-risk-survey

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses financial wellness program impact with SS&C Technologies' Alicia Hartjen and the Employee Benefit Research Institute's Jake Spiegel. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Today's conversation is around financial wellness and joining ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/employees-look-to-their-employers-to-improve-their-financial-wellness

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