Maven Lane Financial Group

09/26/2026

A reminder to protect both your money and your personal information online.

According to new FTC data, consumers reported losing $2.1 billion to scams that started on social media in 2025. Investment scams accounted for more than half of those reported losses.

Be cautious, verify before you invest or buy, and remember: a little skepticism can be a valuable financial habit.



https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/new-ftc-data-show-people-have-lost-billions-social-media-scams

09/25/2026

Innovation in healthcare can have a powerful ripple effect.

A leading cancer hospital is making its clinical data available to doctors nationwide through OpenEvidence—helping expand access to valuable oncology knowledge and supporting more informed care.

A great example of technology and collaboration working together to move healthcare forward.

Memorial Sloan Kettering opens up its cancer data through OpenEvidence. Which healthcare and biotech entrepreneurs made the Forbes 400 for the first time. Persistent generic cancer drug shortages. These stories and more in this week’s Forbes InnovationRx newsletter.

09/24/2026

Innovation can change more than an industry - it can change its impact. 🌎

French startup EverDye is using an electrostatic dyeing process that works at room temperature, uses about 40% less water, and eliminates the need for chemical fixatives. A promising example of how creative thinking can make fashion more sustainable.

Small shifts in how we make things can lead to meaningful change.

The dyes take hold magnetically at room temperature, rather than over long periods in boiling water, and don't require chemical fixatives.

09/23/2026

Where you live can have a meaningful impact on your financial picture.

State income tax rates vary significantly across the U.S., making location an important consideration in financial planning, especially when thinking about retirement, a career move, or relocating.

This map from Visual Capitalist offers an interesting look at state income taxes in 2026. A good reminder that it’s not only what you earn—it’s also what you keep.

Some Americans pay double-digit tax rates on their income each year. Others manage to bypass state income tax altogether.

09/17/2026

A Roth conversion is about more than taxes today. Let’s look at the bigger picture. Reach out to discuss how this strategy may fit into your financial plan today.

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09/12/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who stepped forward in the face of tragedy.

We will never forget the lives, families, and communities forever changed by that day.

09/03/2026

As summer winds down and September begins, investors are navigating a market shaped by strong corporate profits, debates about the promise of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving monetary policy expectations, and ongoing geopolitical...

09/02/2026

Medicare Advantage benefits can change, and your retirement plan should be ready to change with them.

Review your coverage, understand your costs, and make sure your healthcare choices still fit your financial goals.

Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical ma*****na, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.

09/01/2026

The rising cost of electricity is another reminder that even “fixed” household expenses aren’t always fixed.

As everyday costs change, our financial plans may need to change with them. Reviewing where your money is going - and making small adjustments along the way - can help keep your bigger goals on track.

Washington, DC had the largest increase in electricity prices from 2020 to 2025, while North Dakota saw the biggest decline.

08/31/2026

Your phone number can be a gateway to your financial accounts. Protect it with strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and added account security.

Protect your phone. Protect your finances.

Learn how to prevent and protect against point fraud. An unauthorized port occurs when a number is ported out to a new carrier without proper authorization.