Nostalgia reigns supreme—again. Just when we’re all pining for a better time with less work to do and bills to pay, Wet n Wild rolls out a Saved by the Bell collection basically made for millennials. There are makeup palettes, mascara, brushes, and more all inspired by the iconic cast. Y2K might be big right now but ’90s beauty trends really never go anywhere. Are you “so excited?”

With this collection, you can go for a natural makeup look a la Kelly Kapowski and Jessie Spano, or more glam like the fashion-forward Lisa Turtle. And if you aren’t sure what you’re going to be for Halloween yet (yes, it’s almost that time!), there’s a fun ’90s-shaped phone that holds makeup brushes you could totally use as part of a throwback costume.

The collection is currently exclusive to Ulta. Get started by grabbing a few faves, below.

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Squad Goals Eyeshadow Palette

There are 15 warm matte shades and glistening shimmer pigments in the hero palette.

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Hashtag Relationship Goals Glow Face Duo

There are three face duos with shimmery, buildable colors that blend together.

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Zack Attack Live Performing at the Max Makeup Brush Set

Pretend you’re in Zack Attack and sing “Friends Forever” while doing your glam with this brush set.

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Home of the Tigers Kabuki Brush

Use this kabuki brush to apply foundation and highlighter with ease.

Wet n Wild.

Saved by the Bell Full Collection

Real SBTB fans need the full collection, which includes The Max lip gloss set, Slay All Day setting spray and everything you see above.

Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Pink Dress on After the Final Rose

The Bachelorette Season 17 Finale Fashion

Needless to say Bachelorette hosts Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe are definitely giving us some serious Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion vibes with their all-metallic lewks on tonight’s After the Final Rose special. And needless to say when we are able to track down an item as cute as Kaitlyn’s pink dress (don’t worry, we found Tayshia’s too), you know we’re definitely gunna post it.

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Ask any beauty lover what’s in their makeup bag and they’ll tell you all about their favorite new lipstick and must-try eyeliner, but also their tried-and-true, can’t-live-without setting powder. The latter is always Laura Mercier. The loose setting powder is a favorite for the way it sets makeup all day without any flashback. It makes perfect sense for Laura Mercier to launch its Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Light Catcher, a glowing-skin version of the OG icon.

Just like the original, there are three translucent shades: Celestial Light (for fair-to-light skin tones), Honey Star (for medium skin tones with olive and golden undertones) and Cosmic Rose (for medium-deep to deep skin tones). What’s different is the addition of skin tone contrasting and correcting pearls for a glowing finish that blurs “imperfections.” (Don’t worry—it doesn’t highlight them.)

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Also like the original, the super-finely milled powder sets makeup all day without leaving areas of your face dry and cakey. (The worst!) It also doesn’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles. Gone are under-eye creases that even the best concealer can leave. Makeup doesn’t melt off even in the most humid of climates. When I first tried the powder, I was worried that my face would look too shimmery—almost like a highlighter. But this isn’t that at all. It’s more of a lit-from-within glow with no shimmer or glitter in sight.

The addition of amino acid skin conditioning powders ensures a smooth finish and the fragrance-free formula makes it great for all skin types—even sensitive skin. Grab it on Laura Mercier’s website and at Ulta now.

Things get serious when you’re in your 60s. For example, you may be more selective about how you spend your time and energy, and staying healthy requires more attention than it did in previous decades. 

When it comes to your finances, you’re at a point in life where you may have more money saved than ever before, and your working years are primarily (or entirely) behind you. That can be a big mindset shift. Because of that, you may be considering working with a financial planner to understand your finances.

Does It Make Sense to Get Help?

You’re probably smart enough to figure out a retirement income plan yourself. If you enjoy analytical tasks and researching things like taxes, investing, and retirement-related themes, that’s great. You can use a variety of free and low-cost tools to manage your retirement paycheck, and periodic reviews offer the opportunity to make sure everything is on track.

That said, if you want help, you can get guidance from a financial planner who focuses on these topics every day. Plus, you get to spend your time on more enjoyable things and leave the number-crunching to a professional.

But How Do You Know Who to Trust – And Whether or Not They Can Actually Help You?

Asking the right questions can help you learn a lot about a financial planner. And if you’ve never been down this road, you may appreciate some coaching.

Even if you’ve worked with a planner before, it could be helpful to reevaluate the fit. In your 60s, you may face multiple transitions, such as the shift from building up assets to generating income. For many years, you and your planner probably worked on accumulating savings in a retirement plan like a 401(k) and an IRA. But now, creating income is the name of the game.

Questions to Ask

#1: What Type of Clients Do You Typically Serve?

Determining the right fit is essential. Find out if the advisor works with people like you – and if they have experience solving the types of problems you might face. 

For example, if you’re nearing retirement, a financial planner who is interested in retirement topics is probably an excellent resource. That’s not to take credit away from other planners who focus on different issues (education funding, executive compensation packages, or leaving a legacy to heirs, for example).

But it’s important to work with somebody who has their finger on the pulse of retirement – if that’s the skillset that’s most important to you.

You might also benefit from knowing if you are similar to the planner’s other clients. For example, if you have several hundred thousand dollars and a small pension, is the planner experienced with people like you? A planner who focuses on multi-millionaires might not understand the financial issues you face.

#2: How Do You Stay Up-To-Date on the World of Financial Planning?

Having years of experience can be helpful. But things change (tax rules, best practices, and products, for example), and we can all forget things we learned 20 years ago. Ask this question, and listen for things like:

• Continuing education presentations from reputable industry sources.
• Membership in organizations that offer resources and education to the planner.
• Participation in study groups or “mastermind” groups that can help the planner stay sharp and connected with colleagues.
• Self-improvement through professional designations (which may require continuing education), but scrutinize those designations to make sure they’re legitimate.

#3: How Do You Earn Money from Working with Me?

It’s completely reasonable to ask how your planner gets paid, as well as how much they earn while working with you. Advisors can argue that their total income is nobody’s business, but you deserve to know how much revenue you generate.

Financial planners might get paid in a variety of ways and understanding those methods can help you make better decisions.

Flat Fees

Flat fee compensation comes in a variety of forms. You might pay a specific dollar amount each year, you might pay hourly charges, or you might pay flat fees based on a “menu” of services. You typically do not need to invest money with flat-fee advisors (but those planners might be able to help you invest, if you want).

Assets Under Management (AUM)

Planners who invest money for you might charge AUM fees. You typically have these advisors handle all aspects of investing, including opening accounts, designing a portfolio, and completing trades. An AUM fee is often stated as an annual percentage, with the traditional advisory fee hovering around 1% per year.

Commissions

Commission compensation comes from selling a product. Planners typically put your money into investments, insurance, or other vehicles. The planner’s compensation is often based on how much you invest or buy.

Other Compensation Methods

Some advisors get more complicated or more creative, and you can evaluate if those approaches work well for you. For example, the planner might bill an annual fee that’s based on your net worth.

While there are several compensation models, the most important thing is that you understand how much you’re paying and who gets the money. 

Tip: Margaret Manning and Pam Kreuger have discussed these compensation models, and Kreuger suggests working with fiduciary financial advisors. Fee-only fiduciaries cannot receive commissions, which helps to reduce conflicts of interest.

#4: Are You Required to Act in My Best Interest?

It’s critical to know if your financial planner is a fiduciary. When that’s the case, the planner is legally required to act in your best interest, and you may have additional legal avenues for advisors who violate the fiduciary standard.

Ask your planner if they will act as a fiduciary at all times when working with you – and if they will put that in writing.

How to Choose

These questions are a good start, and there are many other topics worth discussing before you sign on with a financial planner. 

While the answers to your questions are important, the way your planner answers may be even more telling. If the planner seems happy to share information and address your concerns with transparency, that’s a good sign. But if you notice any evasion, it may make sense to keep looking.

Trust your gut and take your time deciding, and you’ll improve the chances of finding the right partner.

What tips do you have for finding the right financial planner? Are there any questions you’ve asked or problems you’ve dodged? Do you prefer handling things yourself, or have you considered hiring an advisor?

Melissa Gorga’s Khaki and White Colorblocked Sweater on Instagram

Real Housewives of New Jersey Instagram Fashion 2021

Melissa Gorga’s khaki and white colorblocked sweater that we saw her wearing on Instagram is the perfect fall find to get us excited for crunchy-leaf season. And while we’re sorry to disappoint you with another piece of bad news today (in case you haven’t heard, BravoCon 2021 has been cancelled), we have a feeling that our Style Stealers for this now sold out piece are sure to become the hottest tickets in town. 

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