Maven Lane Financial Group

10/19/2026

Medicare is more than just a decision you make at 65.

IRMAA surcharges, HSA contributions, and the timing of Medicare enrollment can all have an impact on your healthcare costs in retirement. That’s why Medicare decisions should be considered as part of your broader retirement plan, not just when it’s time to choose coverage.

If you have questions about how Medicare fits into your retirement plan, or how decisions you’re making today could affect your future healthcare costs, we’re here to help. Reach out to our team to start the conversation.

10/07/2026

Markets have always had ups and downs, but there are times when the headlines point more to downs while stocks deliver more ups. This seems to be one of those times as stocks maintain strong 2026 returns – the Nasdaq just set a fresh...

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.