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10/21/2026

🦖 A dinosaur hiding in plain sight for nearly 100 years? Apparently, that's possible!
Researchers have identified a new species from a fossil that had been sitting in London's Natural History Museum since 1924.
Meet Invictibellatrix amberina, a distant relative of T. rex that lived about 120 million years ago.
This feathered predator measured roughly 10 to 13 feet long and used its enormous curved claws to hunt prey. Scientists identified it after examining the fossil with CT scans and 3D modeling.
And here's the wild part: The lead researcher says that if humans had existed alongside this dinosaur, we might have been its ideal prey. A T. rex, by comparison, probably wouldn't have bothered with us! 😳
Not bad for a fossil that spent a century in a drawer.

A fossil discovered 100 years ago in the U.K. has been identified as a previously unknown cousin of the T. rex, and it "definitely would have chased us."

10/15/2026

What would happen to your finances if you couldn't work? This calculator shows how long your savings might last if a disability affected your income.

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

10/14/2026

Your child may already have a Trump Account. That doesn’t mean it’s set up.

The Treasury Department says automatic enrollment now covers every eligible child with a valid Social Security number. But a parent or legal guardian still has to formally activate the account, either at trumpaccounts.gov or through the program’s app.

📌 Babies who are U.S. citizens with a Social Security number and were born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, may qualify for a one-time $1,000 government contribution once the account is claimed.

A few details families are weighing: Yearly contributions are capped at $5,000, though government and charitable contributions don’t count toward that limit. The money generally can’t be touched until a child turns 18, and earnings are taxed when withdrawn. That’s a key difference from 529 accounts, which grow tax-free but are limited to education costs.

Which account fits best depends on what a family is saving for, and that’s a conversation worth having with a financial professional.

Your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account” whether you realize it or not. Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger.

10/13/2026

Renter? Think you’re covered by the owner’s insurance? Do a double check.

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

10/09/2026

What's the connection between bonds and interest rates?

In our latest In The Final Analysis miniseries exploring the key players related to interest rates, Joe discusses what bonds are, how they work, and how they can fit into your portfolio. Watch, listen, or read the episode now: https://www.wisdomchoice.net/in-the-final-analysis-minisode-8

Then, stay tuned for our next miniseries minisode on credit cards! Subscribe to our email newsletter, YouTube channel, and to "In The Final Analysis" on your preferred podcasting platform so you're the first to know when they release.

10/08/2026

Can group and private disability policies work together?

Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.

10/07/2026

Roughly 75% of American households participate in capital markets. But many of them may be getting left behind and lost when it comes to investing...

So, what mechanisms are against the average investor that's holding them back, or even potentially misleading them on their investing journey?

In the first of two-parts on investing for the average person, Jim explains some of the personal and industry factors behind participating in investing our latest In The Final Analysis episode.

Tune in to the full episode on our website here: https://www.wisdomchoice.net/in-the-final-analysis-episode-16
as well as on our YouTube and your podcast platform of choice. Written transcripts are also available on our website.

Part two is coming soon. Happy listening!

10/06/2026

For a small business, the loss of a key person could cause financial hardship.

Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.

10/01/2026

How much life insurance is enough? Use this calculator to get a better sense of the coverage that may make sense for your family and financial situation.

09/30/2026

Our next "In The Final Analysis" podcast episodes of Season 2 are out now!🎙🎙

In our full-length episode, Jim explains how average working people in this country are getting left behind and lost when it comes to investing. The first half in a series, this introductory discussion defines who is an "average investor" and what inner and external mechanisms are holding them back from participating in investing with responsibility, protection, and education. Watch/listen/read it here: https://www.wisdomchoice.net/in-the-final-analysis-episode-16

And in our In The Final Analysis minisode, Joe continues our miniseries on the world of interest rates. Today's discussions covers bonds: what they are, how they work, and how they can fit into your portfolio. Watch/listen/read it here: https://www.wisdomchoice.net/in-the-final-analysis-minisode-8

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