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Catherine Collins

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Chicago
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Covers:  Personal finance, investing, student loans, mortgages, budgeting, family finance, small business, education
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Catherine Collins’s Biography

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Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and author of the book Mom's Got Money: A millennial mom's guide to managing money like a boss. Over the past decade, her writing and expertise have been featured in dozens of media outlets, including Good Morning America, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Real Simple, The Huffington Post, Kiplinger, Investopedia, Business Insider, and many more.

She recently co-founded a personal development company called Five Year Yo…

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How to Get a Home Improvement Loan | LendEDU

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How to Get a $50,000 Personal Loan | LendEDU

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Tesla No Longer Among Top 10 U.S. Companies: Time To Reassess Where You Put Your Money?

Tesla No Longer Among Top 10 U.S. Companies: Time To Reassess Where You Put Your Money?

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8 Things the Rich Spend Money on That Poor and Middle Class People Don't

8 Things the Rich Spend Money on That Poor and Middle Class People Don't

According to the 2022 Schwab Modern Wealth Survey, Americans consider people with net worths of around $2.2 m…

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Will the U.S. Dollar Collapse? November 2024 Analysis | LendEDU

Will the U.S. Dollar Collapse? November 2024 Analysis | LendEDU

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How Does Debt Consolidation Work? The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

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401(k) rules are changing under Trump - and people may not like what's happening

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By Catherine Collins
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Sometimes, changes in laws, tax policies, and even economic instability can affect 401(k) retirement plans directly or indirectly. During President Trump's first term, his administration changed taxes, fiduciary rules, and other regulatory requirements. These past rulings can give American workers a glimpse of some possible changes on the horizon. Here are some of the 2026 updates to 401(k)s that have already taken place, along with some upcoming changes the Trump administration proposed.
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401(k) Rules Are Changing Under Trump - And People May Not Like What's Happening

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By Catherine Collins
| FinanceBuzz Verified
Sometimes, changes in laws, tax policies, and even economic instability can affect 401(k) retirement plans directly or indirectly. During President Trump's first term, his administration changed taxes, fiduciary rules, and other regulatory requirements. These past rulings can give American workers a glimpse of some possible changes on the horizon. Here are some of the 2026 updates to 401(k)s that have already taken place, along with some upcoming changes the Trump administration proposed.
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The 401(k) Rule That Matters Most Once You're Within 6 Months of Retirement Original

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By Catherine Collins
| FinanceBuzz Verified
If you are within six months of retirement, there are a few financial tasks to complete before you leave the workforce. First, review your 401(k) retirement plan and adjust your asset allocation for retirement. A financial planner can help you make an asset allocation plan based on your risk tolerance as well as a withdrawal strategy. Here are more things to consider if you're within six months of retirement to ensure that you can finish working on time and enjoy your golden years.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for a budget beauty website.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It's where most millennials actually learn of important events, rather than TV news.