Archive: Geoffrey T. Sanzenbacher

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How ‘No Tax on Overtime’ Could Impact Behavior in Good Ways – and Bad

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June 4, 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act deduction that could encourage bad actors. Let me start by heading off some angry mail: I’m all for rewarding hard work. But the “No Tax on Overtime” deduction of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) gives me pause. There’s evidence that many more people than expected are claiming…

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How Many Workers Could Alter Overtime Work Due to the OBBBA?

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March 31, 2026

Economics 101 teaches that it is a bad idea to design taxes that distort behavior. Yet the “No Tax on Overtime” provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – which is in effect from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028 – could cause behavior to change in two ways…

A Major Change May Be in the Works for Your 401(k)’s Oversight

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March 30, 2026

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Older Workers Embrace Job Hopping – and It’s Good for Their Retirement Prospects

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March 6, 2026
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Marriage Can Be Great for Your Finances – but Avoid These Three Mistakes

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January 23, 2026
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When Retirees Go Back to Work Is It a Sign of a Strong Labor Force — or a Recession?

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December 18, 2025
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Investors Are Too Pessimistic. Financial Advisors Are Not.

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December 16, 2025
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Why Immigration Policy Changes are Causing Long-term Financial Harm to U.S. Citizens

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December 4, 2025
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How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?

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December 2, 2025
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Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers?

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September 30, 2025
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What Isaac Newton Can Teach Us About Saving for Retirement

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September 16, 2025