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Working on two sponsored articles for Money.com and need quotes from subject matter experts on tips for beginners on estate planning and important questions every retiree should ask their financial advisor. The goal is to make these subjects approachable and explain how financial planning applies to everyday families, not just affluent households. SMEs must not be affiliated with New York Life Insurance or its competitors.
Deadline: Sep 14th, 2026 04:00 AM (May close early)
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CuraDebtWhen Does Professional Debt Negotiation Make More Sense Than DIY?
CuraDebt seeks an independent expert for a consumer guide. What practical signs indicate that someone should consider professional debt negotiation instead of negotiating directly with creditors? Address account status, available settlement funds, collection or lawsuit risk, documentation, time, and the consumer's ability to manage negotiations. Provide four to seven original educational sentences plus one anonymized example. Eligible sources: consumer-law or bankruptcy attorneys, CFP or AFC professionals, or certified nonprofit credit counselors. Include your full name, credential or license, organization, LinkedIn, short bio, and an authoritative credential-verification URL. Confirm the response is original, not AI-generated, and may be published with attribution. No promotion, competitors, guarantees, promised settlement percentages, sales claims, or unverifiable statements.
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Money LionSeeking financial advisors, retirement and investing experts to share smart portfolio, tax, and retirement-account moves investors may want to make before 2026 ends. Looking for actionable strategies that can help investors enter 2027 in a stronger position.
1. What are the most important retirement-planning moves people should consider making before the end of 2026?
2. Should workers review or increase their 401(k), 403(b), IRA, or other retirement contributions before year-end?
3. Who should consider making catch-up contributions, and what should they know about the rules for 2026?
4. What portfolio rebalancing should retirement savers consider before entering 2027?
5. Are there tax-planning moves involving retirement accounts that need to happen before Dec. 31?
6. Who might want to consider a Roth conversion before year-end, and what are the potential advantages and drawbacks?
7. What should people nearing retirement review about Social Security, Medicare, and their expected retirement income before 2026 ends?
8. What should retirees review about required minimum distributions before year-end?
9. What year-end retirement-planning mistakes could create unnecessary taxes or missed opportunities?
10. What else should retirement savers or retirees put on their financial checklist before 2027?
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WTOP NewsDeadline- Sept. 25. 2026 3PM
Seeking household finance expert on AARP report about adults 50+
Query: Radio reporter seeking expert to discuss AARP research on rising costs and older Americans
I’m a reporter with WTOP News in Washington, D.C., working on a story based on new AARP research examining how price pressures are affecting consumer spending and financial decisions among Americans age 50 and older.
The report is “Price Pressures and Consumer Spending,” by Bryan Miller, AARP Research, August 2026.
Report:
https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/financial-security-retirement/price-pressures-and-consumer-spending/
I’m looking to speak with an economist, consumer finance expert, retirement researcher or other qualified expert who can discuss the findings and put them into context, including what continued cost pressures could mean for household spending, savings and retirement decisions.
The interview would be brief, approximately 10 to 15 minutes